World History Spring Semester

What happened during the Industrial Revolution?

• Transition to machine-based manufacturing; urbanization; rise of factories.

• Increased reliance on agriculture and rural living.

• Decline of urban centers and factories.

• Return to handcraft production and artisanal methods.

What were some of the negative effects that came out of the Industrial Revolution?

• Increased job opportunities

• Improved living standards

• Poor working conditions, child labor, pollution, and overcrowded cities

• Advancements in technology

What was the German reaction to the Treaty of Versailles?

• Acceptance and support; they believed it was necessary for peace.

• Anger and resentment; they saw it as unfair and humiliating.

• Indifference; they felt it had little impact on their future.

• Celebration; they viewed it as a chance for a fresh start.

What did Toussaint L’Ouverture do during the Haitian Revolution?

• Led enslaved Africans in a successful revolt against French rule.

• Negotiated peace with the French government.

• Established a monarchy in Haiti.

• Fought against British colonial forces.

What major event ended World War II for America?

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• Dropping atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

• The invasion of Normandy

• The establishment of the United Nations

What major changes happened in Europe after World War II?

• Many Eastern European countries became communist; division of Germany; rebuilding began.

• All European countries became democracies and joined the EU.

• Europe experienced a complete economic collapse and no rebuilding occurred.

• Germany was unified immediately after the war without any division.

What is an armistice?

• A formal peace treaty between nations.

• An agreement to stop fighting (not a formal peace treaty).

• A military strategy to gain territory.

• A declaration of war.

What is the purpose of the United Nations?

• To promote peace, security, and cooperation among countries.

• To establish a global government.

• To regulate international trade and commerce.

• To provide humanitarian aid only during natural disasters.

How did Maximilien Robespierre take power during the French Revolution?

• He was appointed by King Louis XVI as his advisor.

• He rose through the Jacobin Club and led the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror.

• He was elected as the first President of France.

• He led a military coup against the National Assembly.

What was Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s philosophy?

• People are inherently selfish and need strict laws to govern them.

• People are naturally good but corrupted by society; he believed in the 'general will' and direct democracy.

• Society is a necessary evil that must be tolerated for progress.

• Human beings are born as blank slates, shaped entirely by their environment.