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3. The Age of Revolutions (1815-1848) Flashcards

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What was the primary cause of the Age of Revolutions?

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The primary cause was the growing discontent with absolute monarchies and the desire for democratic governance.

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Which two revolutions are often associated with the Age of Revolutions?

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The American Revolution and the French Revolution.

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What year did the Congress of Vienna take place?

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The Congress of Vienna took place in 1814-1815.

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True or False: The Age of Revolutions was characterized by a series of successful uprisings against colonial powers.

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True.

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Fill in the blank: The __________ Revolution in 1848 was a series of interconnected uprisings across Europe.

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February.

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Who was the leader of the Haitian Revolution?

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Toussaint L’Ouverture.

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What ideology emerged as a significant force during the Age of Revolutions?

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Liberalism.

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Name one impact of the French Revolution on Europe.

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It inspired numerous revolutionary movements across Europe.

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What was the main goal of the Congress of Vienna?

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To restore stability and order in Europe after the Napoleonic Wars.

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Which document declared the independence of the United States?

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The Declaration of Independence.

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True or False: The Industrial Revolution began during the Age of Revolutions.

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True.

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What was the significance of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen?

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It established fundamental rights and freedoms during the French Revolution.

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What event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?

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The Storming of the Bastille in 1789.

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Fill in the blank: The __________ was a period of political turmoil in France from 1793 to 1794.

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Reign of Terror.

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Who was the Emperor of France during the Napoleonic Wars?

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Napoleon Bonaparte.

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What was the primary outcome of the American Revolution?

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The establishment of the United States as an independent nation.

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Which movement sought to abolish slavery during the Age of Revolutions?

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The abolitionist movement.

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True or False: The Age of Revolutions only affected Europe and the Americas.

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False.

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What was the primary demand of the Chartist movement in Britain?

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The expansion of voting rights to all men.

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Which revolution led to the establishment of a republic in France?

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The French Revolution.

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Who wrote ‘The Communist Manifesto’ during this period?

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Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.

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What role did nationalism play during the Age of Revolutions?

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Nationalism fueled independence movements and the unification of nations.

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Fill in the blank: The __________ War was fought between Britain and the United States from 1812 to 1815.

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War of 1812.

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What was the impact of the 1848 Revolutions in Europe?

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They resulted in a wave of liberal reforms and nationalistic movements.

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True or False: The Age of Revolutions was solely focused on political change.

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False.

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What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803?

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It doubled the size of the United States and fueled westward expansion.

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Who was the leader of the Russian Empire during the Decembrist revolt of 1825?

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Tsar Nicholas I.

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What was the primary focus of the feminist movement during the Age of Revolutions?

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Advocating for women’s rights and suffrage.

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Fill in the blank: The __________ is often seen as the first successful slave revolt in history.

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Haitian Revolution.

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What was the role of the Enlightenment in the Age of Revolutions?

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It provided the ideological foundation for the revolutions.

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True or False: The Age of Revolutions led to the establishment of monarchies in every European country.

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False.

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What revolution is characterized by the slogan ‘Liberty, Equality, Fraternity’?

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The French Revolution.

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Who was the prominent figure in the Italian unification movement?

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Giuseppe Garibaldi.

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What was the main outcome of the 1830 July Revolution in France?

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The overthrow of Charles X and the establishment of the July Monarchy.

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Fill in the blank: The __________ was a series of uprisings in the German states in 1848.

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German Revolution.

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What was the primary goal of the Greek War of Independence (1821-1832)?

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To gain independence from the Ottoman Empire.

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True or False: The Age of Revolutions saw the rise of socialist movements.

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True.

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What did the term ‘Romanticism’ refer to during the Age of Revolutions?

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An artistic and intellectual movement that emphasized emotion and individualism.

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Who was a key figure in the development of modern political thought during the Age of Revolutions?

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John Stuart Mill.

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40
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Fill in the blank: The __________ Revolution led to the establishment of a constitutional monarchy in France.

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July.

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41
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What was the significance of the Reform Act of 1832 in Britain?

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It expanded the electorate and reformed parliamentary representation.

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42
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True or False: The Age of Revolutions ended with the establishment of lasting democratic governments in Europe.

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False.

43
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What was the primary purpose of the Monroe Doctrine (1823)?

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To prevent European intervention in the Americas.

44
Q

Who was the first president of the United States?

A

George Washington.

45
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Fill in the blank: The __________ Congress was convened to address the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars.

A

Vienna.

46
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What was the primary demand of the Polish nationalists during the revolutions of 1848?

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Independence from foreign domination.

47
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True or False: The Age of Revolutions saw the decline of monarchies in Europe.

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True.

48
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What was the primary effect of the 1848 revolutions on the European political landscape?

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They led to a temporary increase in liberal and nationalist movements.

49
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Who is considered the father of modern socialism?

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Karl Marx.

50
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What was the significance of the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848?

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It marked the beginning of the women’s rights movement in the United States.

51
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Fill in the blank: The __________ Revolution in 1830 led to the overthrow of King Charles X.

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July.

52
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What was the main goal of the Young Italy movement?

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To promote Italian unification.

53
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True or False: The Age of Revolutions had no impact on colonized nations.

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False.

54
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What was the role of secret societies during the Age of Revolutions?

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They often organized revolutionary activities and promoted nationalist ideas.

55
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What was the impact of the Treaty of Paris (1783)?

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It recognized American independence from Britain.

56
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Fill in the blank: The __________ Act of 1832 reformed the British electoral system.

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Reform.

57
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What was the significance of the Frankfurt Assembly in 1848?

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It attempted to create a unified Germany but ultimately failed.

58
Q

Who was the leader of the Mexican War of Independence?

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Miguel Hidalgo.

59
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True or False: The Age of Revolutions had a uniform outcome across different countries.

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False.

60
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What was the primary demand of the abolitionist movement?

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The end of slavery.

61
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Fill in the blank: The __________ was a political movement advocating for the establishment of a Jewish homeland.

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Zionist.

62
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What was the role of the press during the Age of Revolutions?

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It played a crucial role in spreading revolutionary ideas and mobilizing public opinion.

63
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Who was the famous author of ‘The Social Contract’?

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Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

64
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Fill in the blank: The __________ was a series of revolutions in 1848 that spread across Europe.

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Springtime of Nations.

65
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What was the main result of the 1830 Belgian Revolution?

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Belgium gained independence from the Netherlands.

66
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True or False: The Age of Revolutions was marked by a significant increase in colonial rebellions.

A

True.

67
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What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation in the context of revolutions?

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It declared the freedom of slaves in Confederate states during the American Civil War.

68
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Who was the prominent female figure in the women’s suffrage movement during this period?

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Susan B. Anthony.

69
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Fill in the blank: The __________ Congress aimed to balance power in Europe after Napoleon.

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Vienna.

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What was the impact of the 1848 revolutions on the Habsburg Empire?

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They challenged the authority of the monarchy and demanded greater autonomy.

71
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True or False: The Age of Revolutions was characterized by the rise of imperialism.

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True.

72
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What was the primary focus of the labor movement during the Age of Revolutions?

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Improving working conditions and labor rights.

73
Q

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson.

74
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Fill in the blank: The __________ was a series of uprisings in 1830 that led to the establishment of a constitutional monarchy in Belgium.

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Belgian Revolution.

75
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What was the significance of the Treaty of Versailles (1919) in relation to the Age of Revolutions?

A

It ended World War I but was influenced by the nationalist ideas that emerged during the Age of Revolutions.

76
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True or False: The Age of Revolutions ended with the establishment of stable governments in all nations.

A

False.

77
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What was the primary demand of the anti-slavery movement?

A

The abolition of slavery.

78
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Fill in the blank: The __________ was a movement that sought to promote the rights of workers and improve labor conditions.

A

Labor movement.

79
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Who was the famous painter associated with the Romantic movement?

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Eugène Delacroix.

80
Q

What was the significance of the September Massacres during the French Revolution?

A

It marked a period of extreme violence and radicalism.

81
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ Revolution was a failed attempt at unification in Italy.

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Italian.

82
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What was the role of women in the revolutions of 1848?

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They participated actively in protests and advocated for their rights.

83
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True or False: The Age of Revolutions had a lasting impact on global politics.

A

True.

84
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What was the significance of the Haitian Revolution for other countries?

A

It inspired slave revolts and movements for independence in other regions.

85
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Who was the influential German philosopher who critiqued capitalism?

A

Karl Marx.

86
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Fill in the blank: The __________ was a series of revolutions that occurred in France in 1848.

A

February Revolution.

87
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What was the impact of the revolutions of 1848 on the monarchy in France?

A

They led to the establishment of the Second French Republic.

88
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True or False: The Age of Revolutions was solely a European phenomenon.

A

False.

89
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What was the primary goal of the feminist movement during the Age of Revolutions?

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To secure equal rights for women.

90
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Fill in the blank: The __________ was a political and social movement advocating for the rights of the working class.

A

Socialist movement.

91
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What was the significance of the French Revolution for the concept of citizenship?

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It established the idea of citizenship based on individual rights rather than social class.

92
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Who was the famous British reformer during the Age of Revolutions?

A

William Wilberforce.

93
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Fill in the blank: The __________ Movement sought to abolish slavery in Britain and its colonies.

A

Abolitionist.

94
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What was the role of the military in the revolutions of 1848?

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They were often used to suppress uprisings and maintain order.

95
Q

True or False: The Age of Revolutions was marked by the rise of totalitarian regimes.

A

False.

96
Q

What was the primary goal of the Young Turks movement?

A

To modernize and reform the Ottoman Empire.

97
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ was a widespread movement for independence in Latin America.

A

Liberation.

98
Q

Who was the leader of the Russian Revolution of 1917?

A

Vladimir Lenin.

99
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What was the significance of the American Civil War in the context of the Age of Revolutions?

A

It addressed issues of slavery and federalism, influencing future civil rights movements.

100
Q

True or False: The Age of Revolutions saw the rise of democratic ideals.

A

True.

101
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What was the impact of the revolutions of 1848 on the Austrian Empire?

A

They led to demands for greater autonomy and nationalist movements.

102
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Fill in the blank: The __________ was a series of revolts against the Spanish Empire in the Americas.

A

Latin American Wars of Independence.

103
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What was the significance of the Battle of Waterloo?

A

It marked the defeat of Napoleon and the end of the Napoleonic Wars.

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