Unit 4 - Revolutions Flashcards
What caused the French Revolution?
Food shortages, absolute monarchy, 90% of people were peasants (broke) - high taxes
What year was the French Revolution?
1789
What year was the American Revolution?
1776
What year did the Haitian Revolution begin?
1791 with an uprising of enslaved Haitians.
What year did Haiti gain its independence from France?
1804
When did Uthman Dan Fodio’s revolution take place in Northern Nigeria?
Between 1804 and 1811
What economic factors led to revolutions like Uthman Dan Fodio’s in West Africa?
Wealthy merchant class & poor working class. High taxes being collected for wars. Oppression, slavery. Same as other revolutions during this time.
What was the unifying force for revolution in Europe?
The Enlightenment (individualism and reason over tradition)
What was the unifying force for revolution in West Africa? Why?
The religion of Islam - because it appealed to every day people; it helped those who were not part of the wealthy. It forbid Muslims from being sold as slaves. Restricted the power of rulers over people. Promoted education and learning. Forbids drinking alcohol.
What the name of the revolutionary state Fodio created?
Sokoto Caliphate
Describe the new state Fodio created.
It caused an increase in access to education among the population and in many regions the ruling powers were restricted by Islamic law.
How did the 7 years war lead to the American and French revolutions?
Yes bc the kings was in debt due to the war so he raised taxes on the colonies.
What was the result of the American Revolution?
A new nation was born, but not everyone was equal (slavery, women couldn’t vote.)
How did the French revolution transform France?
The killed their kind and queen. A new government was formed. Peasants could now own land, slavery was abolished. Napoleon rose to power shortly afterward in 1799.
Why was the Haitian Revolution the most radical?
The revolution fought for peoples independence, human rights, and racial equality.
