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Final Exam Review Part 2 Flashcards

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Why did witch hunters target women?

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Women were responsible for original sin and were less able to resist temptation. Too smart.

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Why did James VI of Scotland become James I of England.

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He succeeded Elizabeth 1 when she died in 1603. She had no heir (kids).

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Why was James I an unpopular king?

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Tried to introduce DRK. Selected incompetent advisors and gave them titles - insulted other nobles of the land. Always short on money.

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What did Charles I use to keep England under his control?

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The DRK- ship money, tunnage and poundage, used the Court of Star Chamber. Refused to work w parliament.

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Why did parliament find it hard to keep Charles I under control and limit his power?

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Usually refused to accept parliaments conditions- found a way to rule with parliament. Sold noble titles to those who supported him. Relied on the Magna Carta (kings prerogative).

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Causes of the English Civil War?

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Tried to limit kings powers. Charles invaded the House of Commons. Parliament called for an army leading to open rebellion.
King preparing for war against parliament.

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Why did Parliament vote to restore Charles II and the monarchy in 1660?

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He agreed to rule as a constitutional monarch.

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What was the result of England’s Glorious Rev?

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The monarch ruled in the name of Parliament and the people.

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Who (what groups) paid taxes in France under the Old Regime?

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Third Estate.

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What was the peaceful first step in the French Revolution?

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The Tennis Court Oath.

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During the Reign of Terror, what was the purpose of the Law of Suspects?

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Provide arrest of anyone of noble family or who had held office before the reduction. Destroy any anti-rev activity.

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What were the economic problems facing the French governing in the 1700s?

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King excessive spending. Money came from items he stole. France had very little industry. High food prices. Poor tax collecting.

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Why was the Napoleonic Code important?

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It gave France one unified code of law.

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Why did Napoleons influence over Europe last even after he had been defeated?

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His soldiers spread ideas of the revolution throughout France.

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What nations formed an alliance after 1815 to keep Europe at peace?

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Britain, Austria, Prussia, and Russia.

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What did the leaders of the Congress of Vienna want to do? What was their goal?

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Wanted to prove for a long term pace plan for Europe. Goal = resize main powers = balance of power in Europe - prevent war.

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Why did cities grow during the Industrial Rev?

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Saw the birth of factories. Factories made items cheaper and offered many jobs - many people moved into the cities for work.

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What were long term effects of the Industrial Rev?

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More jobs = more people
Rise in productivity 
Health problems
Modernizing 
Working conditions worsened 
Pollution 
Environmental damage
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What enabled GB to have an Industrial Rev?

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Access to a number of natural resources; iron and coal. Agriculture had been growing in GB- allowed population to rise.
The Test Act

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What product/commodity did GB have a lot of which helped industry?

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Iron and Coal.

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What did the Upper and Middle Classes think of the working class?

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They were lazy. Always drinking and Gambling.

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What were the results of the Industrial Rev?

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People moved from farms to cities.

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How did the Agricultural Revolution lead to the Industrial Revolution?

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Farmers forced off land due to mechanization.

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What was the purpose of early European exploration of North America?

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A continuing effort to map and explore the Northwest Passage to Asia.

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What was the first important Canadian resource for Europeans?

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Fish.

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Name some of Jaques Cartier’s accomplishments in North America. (Or things he did…. Good or bad).

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  • Explored Eastern region of Canada.
  • Allowed French gov to lay claims to land within Canada (Newfoundland).
  • He named Canada.
  • Kidnapped sons of Iroquois chief
  • Established a settlement in now Quebec.
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What was Montreal called when it was an Iroquois village?

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Hochelaga Village.

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What were some of Samuel de Champlain’s successes?

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  • Given a monopoly for trading.
  • Set up a colony.
  • Sailed to Acadia.
  • Built the Habilitation
  • Met Huron, led them into battle against Iroquois. (Turning point in C history).
  • Established Quebec.
  • Alliance w Huron
  • Beginnings of fur trade.
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What was the role of the coureurs du bois during the fur trade?

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Explore Great Lakes region and to marry into Native families. Travel to the fur source. Explore interior lands. Become a part of the Native community.

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Why was Quebec chosen as the site of a French settlement?

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Resources of the St.Lawrence River and the land. Made it difficult for others to attacked (high cliffs were good so they had view all around to see attackers).

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What were the duties of an Intendant?

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Controlled the colonies civil administration. Helped make New France become more self-sufficient. Economic development.

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Who was Jean Talon?

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The first Intendant of New France.

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Who was Louis Baude de Frontenac and what did he do?

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First governor of NF. Made alliances, found resources and took care of the country. sent fur traders into Interior.

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Why was life for a habitant better in New France than in France?

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Had the right to work the land in exchange for paying fees and services to the seigneurs. Could work p/t and trade. Larger farms.

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What were the origins (causes) of most of the major wars between GB and France between 1689-1763?

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European power struggles.

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What was the name of the war that decided who would control Canada, GB, or France?

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The Seven Years War.

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Why were the Acadians expelled?

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Refused to swear loyalty to Britain.

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Before it fell, what weakened NF?

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NF has “Chain of Commander” problems. The 2 leaders didn’t communicate or get along. Loss of Louisbourg broke them down. Corrupt politicians and food shortages.

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What happened at the Plains of Abraham?

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English challenged French for Quebec. French surrendered. Montcalm was defeated by Wolfe. Both died.

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