Age of Revolution: When Enough is Enough

The video explores the Age of Revolutions, highlighting key events and ideas that shaped modern history. It begins with the Enlightenment, which introduced concepts of science, reason, and democracy. The American Revolution followed, leading to independence and self-governance. The French Revolution emphasized citizen rights over monarchy. The Haitian Revolution, led by Toussaint Louverture, marked the first republic founded by formerly enslaved people. These revolutions continue to inspire movements for freedom and equality worldwide.

What was a key characteristic of the Enlightenment that influenced the Age of Revolutions?

• Focus on traditional monarchies

• Support for feudal systems

• Emphasis on religious authority

• Advocacy for science and reason

Which document did the British colonists in North America sign in 1776?

• The Magna Carta

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Treaty of Paris

What was a significant outcome of the American Revolutionary War?

• The division of the colonies

• The creation of the United States of America

• The continuation of British rule

• The establishment of a monarchy

What did the French revolutionaries emphasize in their declaration?

• The significance of religious leaders

• The need for colonial expansion

• The importance of citizens over monarchs

• The power of the ruling class

Who led the uprising in Saint Domingue that resulted in its independence?

• Toussaint Louverture

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Simon Bolivar

• George Washington