Revolutions Leaders Flashcards

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Who was the United States leader during the revolution?

Thomas Jefferson

Who was the leader of France during the revolution?

Napoleon Bonaparte

Who was the leader of Haiti during the revolution?

Touissaint L'Ouverture

Who was the leader of New Granada during the revolution?

Simon Bolivar Signup and view all the answers

Who was the leader of the Rio de Plata during the revolution?

Jose de San Martin Signup and view all the answers

Who was the leader of Mexico during the revolution?

Miguel Hidalgo Signup and view all the answers

Who was the leader of Japan during the revolution?

Emperor Meiji Signup and view all the answers

Who was the leader of China during the revolution?

Sun Yet-sen Signup and view all the answers

What were the US grievances during the revolution?

Britain too much control, colonists wanted self-governance and political freedom Signup and view all the answers

What were the grievances in France during the revolution?

Unequal social/political/economic rights between classes, financial issues, nobles and clergy don't pay taxes Signup and view all the answers

What were the grievances in Haiti during the revolution?

Unequal socially/economically, French had slavery, freed people of color and mulattos have no social/political equality with white people Signup and view all the answers

What were the grievances in New Granada during the revolution?

Creoles had no independence, peninsulares hold all powerful positions Signup and view all the answers

What were the grievances in the Rio de la Plata during the revolution?

Peninsulares hold powerful positions, creoles wanted political freedom and self-government Signup and view all the answers

What were the grievances in Mexico during the revolution?

Spain appoints peninsulares to run government, peninsulares block creole attempts to introduce liberal reforms Signup and view all the answers

What were the grievances in Japan during the revolution?

Shogun unable to keep Japan from the Western world, shogun kept military weak Signup and view all the answers

What were the grievances in China during the revolution?

Qing has been unable to fight against foreign power who force US to open trade ports, unable to improve financial conditions Signup and view all the answers

Who fought the US?

American colonists fought against Great Britain and royalist colonists Signup and view all the answers

Who fought the French?

French government monarchists fought rebels and the third estate Signup and view all the answers

Who fought the Haitians?

Slaves, freed people of color, and mulattos fought French control Signup and view all the answers

Who fought in New Granada?

Creole patriots fought Spanish forces, royalist peninsular and creole royalists Signup and view all the answers

Who fought in the Rio de la Plata?

Creole patriots fought Spanish forces, royalist peninsular and creole royalists Signup and view all the answers

Who fought in Mexico?

Indians, mestizos and some creoles fought Spanish forces and royalist peninsulares Signup and view all the answers

Who fought in Japan?

Japanese reformers fought rule of shogun and his supporters Signup and view all the answers

Who fought in China?

Revolutionaries fought Qing dynasty and supporters Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the revolution in the US?

Be free of Britain Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the revolution in France?

Individual liberty, citizen equality, protection of political/social/economic rights, sharing of political power Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the revolution in Haiti?

End of slavery, become a free independent nation Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the revolution in New Granada?

Be free of Spain, become an independent nation Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the revolution in the Rio de Plata?

Be free, independent nation Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the revolution in Mexico?

Be free of Spain, become an independent nation Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the revolution in Japan?

The end of the shogunate and restoration of the emperor to the throne of Japan Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the revolution in China?

End the Qing dynasty, establish republican government, enact land reform Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome for the US after the revolution?

Defeated Great Britain and won independence in 1773 Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome for France after the revolution?

Napoleon overthrew the government, established dictatorship and became emperor, conquered most of Europe Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome for Haiti after the revolution?

Independence in 1804, founded the first black republic in modern history Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome for New Granada after the revolution?

Achieved independence in 1822 Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome for the Rio de Plata after the revolution?

Free from Spain in 1816, patriots were free Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome for Mexico after the revolution?

Hidalgo was executed, patriots continued to fight, independence achieved from Spain in 1821 Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome for Japan after the revolution?

Shogunate came to an end, Emperor Meiji took control, Japan and Meiji reformers introduced political/education/economic reforms. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome for China after the revolution?

Monarchy came to an end in 1912, New republic was established Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Leaders of the Revolutions

Thomas Jefferson: Leader of the United States during the revolution against British rule.
Napoleon Bonaparte: French leader who rose to power following the French Revolution.
Toussaint L'Ouverture: Key leader in the Haitian Revolution, fought against French colonial powers.
Simon Bolivar: Prominent leader in the movement for independence in New Granada (modern-day Colombia).
Jose de San Martin: Led liberation efforts in the Rio de la Plata region (Argentina).
Miguel Hidalgo: Important figure in the Mexican War of Independence against Spanish rule.
Emperor Meiji: Japanese emperor who oversaw significant modernization during the Meiji Restoration.
Sun Yat-sen: Leader of the revolution that led to the overthrow of the Qing dynasty in China.

Grievances Leading to Revolution

United States: Colonists rebelled against excessive British control; sought self-governance and political freedom.
France: Widespread discontent over unequal rights and burdensome taxes imposed on the lower classes.
Haiti: Social and economic inequalities, coupled with slavery and lack of rights for freed individuals.
New Granada: Creoles faced political exclusion, with power concentrated in the hands of peninsulares.
Rio de la Plata: Desire for political freedom from peninsular rule, with patriots yearning for self-governance.
Mexico: Political disenfranchisement as peninsulares dominated government posts, obstructing liberal reforms.
Japan: Frustration with the shogunate's inability to resist Western influence and maintain military strength.
China: The Qing dynasty struggled against foreign powers, failing to improve economic conditions or national sovereignty.

Adversaries in the Revolutions

United States: American colonists fought against British forces and loyalist colonists.
France: The monarchy and its supporters, including nobles, opposed revolutionaries and the third estate.
Haiti: Enslaved people and freed individuals fought against colonial French authorities.
New Granada: Creole patriots engaged Spanish forces and peninsular loyalists.
Rio de la Plata: Similar to New Granada, Creoles confronted Spanish forces and local royalists.
Mexico: A coalition of Indians, mestizos, and creoles fought against Spanish forces and loyalists.
Japan: Reformers battled against the ruling shogun and his military supporters.
China: Revolutionary factions opposed the Qing dynasty and its governing allies.

Goals of the Revolutions

United States: Seek independence from British rule.
France: Pursue individual liberties, equality among citizens, and protection of rights.
Haiti: Aim to abolish slavery and achieve national independence.
New Granada: Desire independence from Spanish colonial rule.
Rio de la Plata: Goal of establishing a self-governing independent nation.
Mexico: Mission to liberate from Spanish dominion and establish sovereignty.
Japan: Restore imperial rule by ending the shogunate.
China: End the Qing dynasty, establish a republic, and implement land reforms.

Outcomes of the Revolutions

United States: Achieved independence from Great Britain in 1776.
France: Napoleon established a dictatorship, leading to the creation of the French Empire.
Haiti: Gained independence in 1804, becoming the first black republic.
New Granada: Secured independence in 1822 amid broader regional movements.
Rio de la Plata: Achieved freedom from Spanish control in 1816.
Mexico: After early struggles, independence was formalized in 1821.
Japan: The shogunate ended with the rise of Emperor Meiji, initiating modernization and reforms.
China: The Qing dynasty fell in 1912, leading to the establishment of a new republic.

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Test your knowledge of the prominent leaders from various revolutions in history. This quiz covers leaders from the United States, France, Haiti, New Granada, Rio de la Plata, and Mexico. Learn about their significant contributions and roles in shaping their nations.