Revolutionary Times

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What was the main cause of the French Revolution?

  • Bad leadership of King Louis the 16th
  • High national debt and bad economy
  • Massive spending from the King and Queen
  • Inequality among the estates (correct)
  • Funding wars

Who held all the power in the Estates General before the French Revolution?

  • Clergy
  • Nobles
  • 1st and 2nd Estate (correct)
  • King Louis the 16th
  • 3rd Estate

What was the period under Robespierre known as?

  • Monarchist Rule
  • Reign of Terror (correct)
  • Republic Establishment
  • Napoleonic Era
  • Revolutionary Tribunal

Who ended the French Revolution and became the Emperor of France?

<p>Napoleon (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main cause of the Haitian Revolution?

<p>Massive slave workforce (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the former slave turned military general and political leader in the Haitian Revolution?

<p>Toussaint L'Ouverture (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Napoleon do after taking over and ending the Haitian Revolution?

<p>Reinstated slavery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the establishment of the Republic of Haiti inspire in other regions?

<p>Other revolution movements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the influential figure in the Latin American Revolutions known for leading movements in multiple countries?

<p>Simon Bolivar (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main economic policy imposed on the colonies by Spain?

<p>Mercantilism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What caused the Chinese Rebellions according to the text?

<p>Western interference (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main desire of the Latin American Revolutions according to the text?

<p>Independence from Spain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motive for European imperialism?

<p>Desire to make money and acquire raw materials (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the response of China to the Western powers' involvement in the country?

<p>Rejection and fighting, leading to a loss against Japan (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main consequence of the Berlin Conference in dividing Africa?

<p>Borders drawn without respect for settled people, ethnicity, and culture (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Meiji Restoration in Japan?

<p>Japan became a major global player and engaged in wars with China and Russia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the primary reasons for the shift of people from the countryside to cities during the Industrial Revolution?

<p>Better job opportunities and higher wages in factories (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the working conditions during the Industrial Revolution?

<p>Unsanitary and dangerous conditions, low pay, and high working hours (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main advantage of Great Britain in industrializing first?

<p>Monopoly on technology and a head start in industrialization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the motive of 'White Man's Burden' in the context of European imperialism?

<p>Belief in the duty to 'civilize' and colonize other parts of the world (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguished direct rule from indirect rule in European colonial governance?

<p>Direct rule involved European officials overseeing all aspects of governance, while indirect rule allowed native elites to control internal administration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the Boxer Rebellion and Taiping Rebellion in China?

<p>Creation of a bad relationship between China and the West (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motive for the Japan Revolution in response to China?

<p>Desire to avoid being bullied by Western powers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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