History Flashcards
Who applied scientific rationalism to the study of government?
John Locke
This enlightenment writer n as a brilliant conversationalist
Samuel Johnson
This enlightenment writer translated Plutarch
John Dryden
Both Alexander pope and Jonathan swift were members of this parliamentary party
Tory
This novelist wrote Robinson Crusoe
Daniel Defoe
The emergence of the novel is considered perhaps one of the historic causes in the development of this disciplined study
Psychology
The enlightenment period ends because the harsh working conditions during this period seem unsolvable. Progress brings misery to millions
Industrial revolution
In 1707 England and Scotland come to an agreement known as the ________________
Act of Union
This German prince becomes the next King. He speaks no English
George I
He becomes the first great prime minister of Britain (without the title)
Robert Walpole
This part of Britain develops a successful trading post in Panama
Scotland
Under the first great prime ministers leadership, democracy increases because more and more, this body actually runs the country
Parliament
This city becomes the fastest growing in Britain
London
To address the problem of abandoned children, Thomas Corum establishes the _____________
Foundling hospital
An uprising against one popular prime minister takes place because, in part, he raised taxes on merchants and not landowners. Who takes advantage of this disarray to launch a return from France?
Bonnie prince Charlie
This Scottish writer wrote wealth of nations
Adam smith
One of the advancements of the industrial revolution
Steam engine
This English born king arrogantly mishandles the American colonies, provoking the American Revolutionary War
George III
Liberty for all British subjects? Not necessarily. These individuals, who resided primarily in the West Indies, are deprived of their freedom
Slaves
This parliamentarian is a visionary who funds the French-Indian War to the tune of 18 million
William Pitt
Writers are finally able to make a living at writing without having to rely on a __________________
Wealthy patron
This group needs more land to turn a profit. As a result, the process of modern _____________ emerges
Farming
After the victory in the French-Indian war, the age of imperial Britannia emerges. Why then does America go to war with the British 17 years later
To maintain their army, colonists are subject to heavy taxes
This American colonist resents taxation without representation and having to maintain a standing army
John Adams
The stamp act really irritates the colonists. Then, the tax on this particular item sets off a revolutionary act in the Boston harbor.
Tea
America defeats Britain because of this reason
Support from France, Spain, and holland
Brits turn their attention to this colonial outpost
India
This opium-smoking former clerk becomes the wealthiest and most powerful man in this colony
Robert Clive
He is the first governor of India. This broad minded gentleman learned 4 Indian languages and authorizes the translation of the Bhagavad Gita
Warren Hastings
The next governor of India is not quite as open minded as the previous one. He rules with a heavy hand fearing the rise of Napoleon
Richard Wellesley
Why are there no large settlements of British in India
1-3 would die (monsoon)
He was an early proponent of women breastfeeding their own children
Jean Jacques Rousseau
This poet laureate was initially enamored of French Revolution. Later, he turns away, horrified by its excesses
William Wordsworth
He wrote the rights of man
Thomas Paine
This same writer is eventually tried for ___________
Treason
She is known as the founder of feminism
Mary Wollstonecraft
She married this man even though he was a self professed bachelor who was against marriage
William Godwin
In her first marriage, the founder of feminism learned that her husband had been unfaithful. After finding this out, she _________
Tries to take her own life by jumping in the Thames
She eventually dies after ________________
Giving birth
In Britain, fear of the French Revolution leads to the suspension of __________
Habeas Corpus
Seeing an opportunity,Najee’s “republicans” decide to fight against the British. They are defeated (over 30,000 die) in 1798
Irish
This “little general” conducts wars throughout Europe
Napoleon
This British duke/military leader leads his troops in battle against the “little general”
Wellington
This famous battle is known as ___________
Waterloo
People are horrified that the once beloved radical, William Wordsworth, now sides with the ______________
Government
This popular form of “literature” regularly informs the masses
Twopenny press
The British are indignant at the handling of a popular uprising in which thousands protest, demanding reforms. This debacle is known as ____________
The Peterloo Massacre
In 1834, this system is abolished
Slavery
Among other reforms, _____________ are open and made available to the public
Parks
To date this Royal has been the longest reigning monarch in British history
Queen Elizabeth II
Prince Albert is the name of this prominent 19th century Royal. It is also the term used to refer to a particular fashion statement
Radical or Conservative ???????
His era it was said, “the sun never sets on the British empire.” How much of the world did the British control
1/5
If you are referred to as being Victorian, the characterization means that you are most likely ___________
Radical or Conservative ?????????
Despite and initially booming economy and rapid industrialization, writers and activists voiced their concerns about _______________
Terrible factory conditions
One positive reform of the time was in the realm of education. To attain admission into higher education, a student needed to _____________
Pass an entrance exam
Annie besant, an activist on behalf of women, published some controversial advice meant to help women learn about _____________
Birth control
This terrible calamity led scores of individuals to immigrate to the US among other countries. At home, one million died as a result
Irish potato famine
These mandates benefitted farmers but angered ordinary consumers because they raised prices on food
Corn laws
This positive reform benefitted only British men
Universal male suffrage
Name the philosopher who supported women’s rights
John Stuart mill
Back then a husband could hit his wife, without any repercussions, if she refused to ___________
Have sex with him
Despite the many inequities accompanying industrialization, there were also a series of reforms. Name one associated with labor
Trade unions legalized
Name another reform
Free grammar schools
While mourning the death of her husband, this queen leaves the ruling to parliament. This form of government is known as a ______________
Constitutional monarchy
One of the two major political parties, which supported home rule
Liberals (Whigs)
One of the two major political parties, which supported imperialism
Conservatives (Tories)
Name the person who espoused the theory of “white mans burden”
Rudyard Kipling
The Brits gave certain settled territories the right to govern themselves. Other settles territories were not so fortunate. Name one of the territories which received the opportunity to self govern.
New Zealand
Name one of the territories which was denied the right to self-rule
Hong Kong
