Industrial Revolution and Enlightenment Concepts

The video covers Unit 5 of AP World History, focusing on the Enlightenment and its influence on major revolutions, including the American, French, Haitian, and Latin American revolutions. It discusses key Enlightenment thinkers like John Locke and Rousseau, and their impact on political and social structures. The video also explores the Industrial Revolution, highlighting technological advancements and their global effects, including Japan's Meiji Restoration.

What was the primary theme of Unit 5 in AP World History?

• Colonial expansion

• The spread of religions

• Revolutions and Enlightenment

• The rise of empires

Which Enlightenment philosopher is known for the idea of natural rights including life, liberty, and property?

• Rousseau

• Montesquieu

• Voltaire

• John Locke

What concept did Rousseau introduce that involves individuals giving up some freedoms for the community's benefit?

• Free speech

• Natural rights

• Social contract

• Separation of powers

Which revolution was sparked by a slave revolt and resulted in the establishment of a republic?

• American Revolution

• French Revolution

• Haitian Revolution

• Latin American Revolutions

What was a major cause of the American Revolution?

• Industrialization

• Taxation without representation

• Desire for a republic

• Abolition of slavery

What was the primary change brought about by the Industrial Revolution?

• Decline of empires

• Expansion of colonial territories

• Shift from agriculture to industry

• Rise of new religions

Which country was the starting point of the Industrial Revolution?

• France

• Germany

• Great Britain

• United States

What was a significant social impact of the Industrial Revolution?

• Emergence of a new middle class

• Decrease in urbanization

• Decline in pollution

• Improved working conditions

Which ideology emerged as a response to the exploitation during the Industrial Revolution?

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Imperialism

• Feudalism

What was Japan's response to Western industrialization during the Meiji Restoration?

• Isolation from global trade

• Adoption of state-supported industrialization

• Expansion of agricultural practices

• Rejection of technological advancements