Modern World History Review PT 2
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- Q1"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." --Thomas Jefferson, The Declaration of Independence, 1776 Thomas Jefferson's statement about unalienable rights would MOST likely have been influenced by the writings ofJean-Jacques RousseauJames MadisonJohn LockeBenjamin Franklin30s
- Q2Exploration and the discovery of new places led Europeans to colonize these areas. How is this related to the economic ideas of mercantilism?Europeans took control of the areas that had the raw materials they neededA barter system developed between Europeans and the new areas.The Europeans supplied the agricultural products the new areas needed.The population of the colonized areas increased as a result of European contact.30s
- Q3A voyage that brought enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean to North America and the West IndiesMiddle PassageGlorious RevolutionDeclaration of the Rights of Man and CitizenDeclaration of Sentiments30s
- Q4Which statement describes one long term effect of the rule of Louis XIV?People overlooked his abuse of power and focused on his achievements.France was not recognized as a world power by her European counterparts.Upon his death, France immediately took steps to limit a monarch's powerPeople's resentment of the royal abuse of power eventually led to revolution30s
- Q5Prior to the French Revolution, which class had the most people but the least political power?Third EstateEstates GeneralEstate AssemblySecond Estate30s
- Q6What was the American reaction to Haitian independence after their successful revolution?It led to the uneasiness that a slave uprising would occur on American soil so they instituted a trade embargo refusing to recognize Haiti as an independent stateAmerican colonists were inspired to rise up against the control of Great Britain leading to the drafting of the Declaration of IndependenceIt led to the Emancipation Proclamation freeing slaves in the rebellious states of America.The North and South divided politically leading to an immediate South Carolina secession from the Union.30s
- Q7Why did the findings of Galileo frighten Catholic and Protestant leaders?His findings led him to rebel against the Cardinals.His findings went against Church teaching and authority.His findings supported the theories of Aristotle.His findings did not support the Copernican theory.30s
- Q8Enlightenment thinkers contributed to changes in relationships between citizens and governments through their belief thatpopular liberties should be limited by the need for social order.absolute monarchy is the most effective form of government.most changes in government are dangerous.governments are instituted to protect citizens’ rights.30s
- Q9These two men were the early leaders for Mexican independence from SpainSimon Bolivar & Jose de San MartinPancho Villa & Emiliano ZapataSanta Anna & Benito JuarezFather Hidalgo & Father Morelos30s
- Q10This man is known as El Libertador for gaining independence from Spain for the modern nations of Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Panama and Bolivia.Father Miguel HidalgoJose de San MartinFrancisco de MirandaSimon Bolivar30s
- Q11This man was the main leader of the revolution in Haiti in its attempt to gain independence from France.Simon BolivarToussaint LouvertureGeorge WashingtonMaximilien Robespierre30s
- Q12Portuguese exploration primarily created trade ___________, while Spanish exploration primarily created ____________.Routes, ColoniesColonies, RoutesAlliances, RivalriesShips, Rubber Ducks30s
- Q13What is a direct effect of the decline of the Indigenous populations in the New World?The Human Rights movement in the New WorldMass migration of Indigenous peoples to the Old WorldThe isolation of China and Japan from the rest of the worldThe movement of enslaved Africans to the New World30s
- Q14How did Napoleon end the chaos of the French Revolution?He stabilized the country with his new policiesHe continued to use the guillotine against his enemiesHe decreased the size of the militaryHe worked with the Directory to bring peace30s
- Q15During the Age of Absolutism, European monarchs looked toDevelop better relations with Muslim rulersEncourage the growth of political farmsIncrease human rights for citizensCentralize political power in their nations30s