Global Studies Unit 2 Review

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What new phenomenon increased dramatically in the “long nineteenth century”? Options: Empires, Slavery, Authoritarian Monarchy, Political Revolutions

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Political Revolutions

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Why did the French help the North American colonists fight against the English during the American Revolution?

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The French wanted revenge, having just lost to the British during the Seven Years War.

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What was particularly extraordinary about the Haitian Revolution?

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It was the first time in history that mostly enslaved people rebelled, won, and created their own independent nation-state.

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How did the movement known as The Enlightenment get its name?

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Thinkers and writers were shining “light” on topics that hadn’t been examined before.

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Which response contains the most potent “ingredients for revolution”? Options: The decolonization of an empire’s territories, The suffering and repression of many people, Increased production and distribution, A successful, beloved monarch

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The suffering and repression of many people

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Prior to the Latin American revolutions, what aspect of Spanish and Portuguese colonialism did the “the royal fifth” refer to?

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A 20% (one fifth) tax that the colonies had to pay to the Spanish and Portuguese crowns

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Which term would most likely be used to explain what sovereignty is? Options: Self-governance, Working class, Enlightenment, Popular monarchy

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Self-governance

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What is an example of a revolution in one region inspiring people in another region to revolt?

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French revolutionaries were inspired by the outcome of the American Revolution.

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What was the general outcome of the revolutions that occurred around the world between 1848 and 1857?

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European states became more powerful and colonized many African and Asian regions.

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What is the most accurate definition of the term “nation-state”? A legal country with citizens who believe they are a sovereign nation.

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A legal country with citizens who believe they are a sovereign nation.