Revolutions Flashcards
A type of economy in which colonial resources are taken by a colonizing power and trade is restricted between just the colony and the colonizing power
Mercantilism
A form of government in which power ultimately rests with the people, wither directly or through elected representatives
Republic
A period of significant change that occurred during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries as new scientific discoveries and innovations transformed history.
Scientific Revolution
A state or nation where supreme political power ultimately rests with the people, either directly or through elected representatives.
Democracy
A people living in the same geographic region and having a common history, language, and culture.
Nation
An 18th century philosophical movement that emphasized the use of reason
Enlightenment
Why did Enlightenment ideas about sovereignty gain such a large hold in the 18th century?
They appealed to a large section of the population.
What best describes Nationalism?
The strong sense of pride in a nation and belief that everyone should have political independence.
How did ideas about nationalism play out in world history?
Some nation-states were formed from this movement, but not all attempts succeeded.
How did the role of ordinary people in government change in the 18th century?
The role of ordinary people grew, as more people became involved in politics and government for the first time.
What is the history of nation-state formation across the globe?
It was characterized by large revolutions preceded by decades of political unrest.
What prompted John Locke to write “Two Treatises of Government,” and what political beliefs did it entail?
The glorious revolution prompted him to anonymously publish it, where it states that the government should be a mutual agreement between the ruler and its people.
What is the relationship between the Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment?
The Scientific Revolution was earlier and the big questions is asked led to even bigger philosophical debates that led to Enlightenment
How did the movement known as Enlightenment get its name?
Thinkers and writers were shining light on topics that hadn’t been examined before.
In what ways did Enlightenment lead to calls for abolition of slavery?
Some Enlightenment thinkers shared our humanity and rights, which led to pro-abolitionist thinking.
What is sovereignty?
Self-governance
What is the big difference between sovereignty and equal rights?
Sovereignty was a form of government while equal rights is a more general ideal that people should not be oppressed by those more powerful than them.
What happened in 1788 that caused the French revolution?
A bad harvest and shortage of bread and wheat led to starvation and rebellion.
What was particularly extraordinary about the Haitian revolution?
It was the first time in history that enslaved people rebelled, won, and created their own independent nation-state.
What is an example of a revolution inspiring another?
French revolutionaries were inspired by the outcome of the American revolution.
What was the strongest cause of the French revolution?
The country was bankrupt and there was a food shortage.
What did most Haitian plantations produce at the time?
Sugar
What was the general outcome of the revolutions that occurred around the world between 1848 and 1857?
European states became more powerful and colonized many African and Asian regions.
Central Europe, formerly the Holy Roman Empire, became what modern nation-state?
Germany
