Political and Economic Systems Quiz

Political = Nationalism, revolutions, and wars Social = Family and kinship, gender roles, and hierarchies Cultural = Arts & Architecture, religion, writing & literature Economic = Labor systems, trade, and currency Interaction with the Environment = Migration, disease, and climate change

Capitalism = An economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit. Socialism = An economic system in which major industries are owned by workers rather than by private businesses. Communism = A political theory derived from Karl Marx, advocating class war and leading to a society in which all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs. Urbanization = A population shift from rural to urban areas. Nationalism = The idea of a distinct national identity, often based on shared language, history, culture, or ethnicity. Union = An organization formed by workers who join together and use their strength to have a voice in their workplace. Social Contract = Describes an agreement between a group of people and their government, in which a society's moral and political rules of behavior are established.

Haitian

<p>Social Hierarchy, Haiti</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The rise of the Cult of the Supreme Being that tried to replace Catholicism</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rise of the middle class</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spread of democratic ideals</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased demand for raw materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The anthem &quot;La Marseilles&quot; evokes a sense of national unity and collective identity, as seen in lines like &quot;Arise children of the fatherland.&quot; However, it also includes a violent and exclusionary aspect, illustrated by the line &quot;Let impure blood water our furrows,&quot; which suggests a willingness to use aggression and violence against those deemed outsiders or enemies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The &quot;Livre Rouge&quot; reveals exorbitant spending by the French monarchy, particularly the king and queen, on their personal expenses while many citizens were impoverished. This glaring contrast between the extravagance of the royal court and the hardships faced by the common people contributed to the rising discontent and ultimately fueled the French Revolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The &quot;Law of Suspects&quot; defined anyone who associated with or supported those deemed enemies of the revolution as a potential threat to liberty. Individuals who could not adequately justify their means of livelihood, those who were denied certificates of patriotism, and former nobles or émigrés were all categorized as enemies of liberty and subject to arrest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Declaration of Independence denounces France as a country of barbarians and inhuman government, directly echoing the experiences of Haiti's enslaved population. This language reveals the trauma of enslavement and highlights the hypocrisy of a nation that claimed to champion liberty while perpetuating cruel and brutal colonial rule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>According to John Locke, the primary purpose of government is to protect the natural rights of individuals, which include life, liberty, and property. These rights are inherent and belong to all members of society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>John Locke argues that a leader gains power through the consent of the governed. To maintain that power, the leader must continue to preserve the rights of the people and act in their best interests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Locke challenged traditional ideas about government by rejecting the concept of divine right, which asserted that monarchs' power derived from God. He argued that governments should derive their authority from the consent of the governed, placing the power to choose leaders in the hands of the people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The cartoon portrays Great Britain as a small figure standing up to Napoleon, a larger figure who is attempting to dominate the globe. Great Britain is protecting its own territory (represented by &quot;Old England&quot;) against Napoleon's ambitions of conquest, highlighting the British resistance to Napoleonic expansion and the motive for war.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The cotton gin's efficiency in separating cotton fibers from seeds significantly increased cotton production, creating a greater demand for enslaved labor. Plantation owners, seeking to maximize their profits, purchased more slaves to cultivate and harvest the increased cotton output.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enslaved Africans employed various forms of resistance, including running away, sabotaging their work, poisoning their masters, and even resorting to suicide rather than enduring the brutality of slavery. These acts of defiance, often subtle and dangerous, represent the resilience and courage of those who faced unimaginable oppression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Ottoman and Habsburg Empires were multi-ethnic and diverse, encompassing a wide range of nationalities and cultures. The rise of ethnic nationalism, where groups sought to create independent nations based on their ethnicity, challenged the empires' authority and territorial integrity. These nationalist movements often led to rebellions and uprisings, ultimately contributing to the decline and disintegration of these empires.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The steam engine's efficiency in converting energy from coal to power machinery significantly increased production capacity and drove the Industrial Revolution. It enabled the development of new industries and technologies, such as factories, railroads, and steamships, which revolutionized transportation, communication, and economic production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Industrial Revolution led to significant changes in gender roles for working-class women, who were increasingly employed in factories to supplement their families' income. However, middle-class women's roles remained largely confined to the home, reflecting the enduring societal expectations and structures of domesticity.</p> Signup and view all the answers