The fact that the Enlightenment closely followed the Scientific Revolution is evidence that

ideas developed in one type of activity will affect other aspects of life

A study of the revolutions in Latin America in the 19th century would show that

events in North America and Europe influenced Latin Americans

Haiti officially became a free and independent nation after

Napoleon’s troops were defeated and driven out in 1804

Which of the following was a result of the Sepoy Rebellion?

The British government took control of India

Which of these developments in Africa was a cause of the other three?

The Berlin Conference of 1884 influenced colonial boundaries.

What was an immediate cause of the First Opium War?

The seizure of illegal British opium shipments by Chinese officials

Which of these events related to the French Revolution occurred first?

Louis XVI called the Estates General into session

Because they devoted their economies to exporting crops and raw materials, Latin American colonies

Were dependent upon their Mother Country for manufactured goods

What effect did the Opium War and the Treaty of Nanjing have on China?

China was divided into spheres of influence.

For many creoles, the goal of the Latin American independence movements was to

Displace the peninsulares (Spanish born) + retained their own privilege

The industrial economy of the 19th century was based upon all of the following EXCEPT

a fair distribution of profits among all who were involved in production

Which of the following developments in the period 1878-1922 best explains the change in Japanese trade patterns?

Manufacturing output rose b/c of industrialization

Which of the following weakened the League of Nations?

the United States did not join the League of Nations

In 1919, European boundaries were changed in an attempt to

satisfy the demands for self-determination by ethnic nationalities

Which statement best expresses the motive for 19th-century European imperialism?

Imperialism would benefit the economies of the colonial powers.

The French bourgeoisie supported the French Revolution mainly because they

resented their lack of political power under the Old Regime

Under Robespierre, the National Convention pursued a policy of de-Christianization because its members believed

religion supported the monarchy

The 19th-century term "White Man's Burden" reflects the idea that

Europeans had a duty to “improve” the lives of their colonial peoples

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1
The fact that the Enlightenment closely followed the Scientific Revolution is evidence that
scientific discoveries have little impact on other areas of culture
revolutions destroy knowledge, must be followed by rediscovery of the past
society can make important adances only in 1 small area of study at a time
ideas developed in one type of activity will affect other aspects of life
2
A study of the revolutions in Latin America in the 19th century would show that
religion was a major cause of the conflicts
Spanish-born peninsulares led most of the Latin American uprisings
nationalism had little influence on the outcome
events in North America and Europe influenced Latin Americans
3
Haiti officially became a free and independent nation after
Toussaint Louverture organized a slave revolt
Napoleon’s troops were defeated and driven out in 1804
The French Revolutionary government ended slavery in all French colonies
Toussaint Louverture created a Constitution in 1801
4
Which of the following was a result of the Sepoy Rebellion?
the British East India Company took over many Indian kingdoms
The British government took control of India
Indian nationalists realized British provided needed leadership in India
The Mughal Emperor’s power increased
5
Which of these developments in Africa was a cause of the other three?
Traditional territories and culture groups were permanently fragmented.
Rival tribal groups fought wars.
The Berlin Conference of 1884 influenced colonial boundaries.
African economies became dependent on the sale of cash crops +raw materials
6
Which economic system calls for no private ownership?
All of the above
Communism
Capitalism
Socialism
7
Who are Marx & Engels referring to when they refer to "slaves" under capitalism?
the proletariat
the owners of the means of production
the communist leaders
the bourgeoisie
8
What was an immediate cause of the First Opium War?
The seizure of illegal British opium shipments by Chinese officials
The end of the first Sino-Japanese War
The sinking of a British merchant marine vessel by the Chinese Navy
The mass arrest of Chinese opium dealers in Canton and Shanghai
9
Which of these events related to the French Revolution occurred first?
The Committee of Public Safety led the Reign of Terror
The Declaration of the Rights of Man was issued
Louis XVI called the Estates General into session
Napoleon became emperor of France
10
Because they devoted their economies to exporting crops and raw materials, Latin American colonies
Relied on the British navy for transport and protection
Were dependent upon their Mother Country for manufactured goods
Could not follow through with land reform
Were unable to develop strong militaries
11
What effect did the Opium War and the Treaty of Nanjing have on China?
China was divided into spheres of influence.
The Manchu government expelled the Western powers.
Chinese Nationalists increased their influence in rural areas.
China adopted a democratic system of government.
12
For many creoles, the goal of the Latin American independence movements was to
Invert the social hierarchy that existed
Displace the peninsulares (Spanish born) + retained their own privilege
Establish an absolute monarchy
Redistribute all land to the previously enslaved peoples
13
The industrial economy of the 19th century was based upon all of the following EXCEPT
a distribution system to market finished products
the availability of raw materials
an adequate labor supply
a fair distribution of profits among all who were involved in production
14
Which of the following developments in the period 1878-1922 best explains the change in Japanese trade patterns?
Imports of raw materials increased b/c of extensive immigration to Japan
Manufacturing output rose b/c of industrialization
Manufacturing output decreased b/c Japan's leaders limited commercial ties
Manufactured goods exports declined bc US tariff on Japan's goods increased
15
Which region was described as "the Powder Keg of Europe" prior to World War I?
Scandinavia
Balkan Peninsula
Iberian Peninsula
British Isles
16
Which of the following event or events led to World War I?
II only
I only
II, III, IV
II and III
17
Which of the following weakened the League of Nations?
reparations owed by Germany
desire of the French government to enforce the Treaty of Versailles
the United States did not join the League of Nations
President Wilson's wishes to ratify the Treaty of Versailles
18
In 1919, European boundaries were changed in an attempt to
allow for communist expansion in Eastern Europe
satisfy the demands for self-determination by ethnic nationalities
balance economic needs and natural resources
establish a European common market
19
Which statement best expresses the motive for 19th-century European imperialism?
European leaders believed imperialism was effective at reducing # of wars
Living space was needed for the excess population in western Europe.
Imperialism would benefit the economies of the colonial powers.
European nations benefit from aspects of the conquered nation’s culture
20
The statement best represents the values of...
The Enlightenment
Feudalism
Social Darwinism
Communism
21
In the 19th century, the social hierarchy in Latin America was used to reinforce the power of the
peninsulares
mixed-raced
religious figures
creoles
22
The French bourgeoisie supported the French Revolution mainly because they
were not allowed to own property under the Old Regime
believed in the theory of divine right of kings
wanted a communist form of government
resented their lack of political power under the Old Regime
23
Under Robespierre, the National Convention pursued a policy of de-Christianization because its members believed
religion supported the monarchy
other religions should be represented in France
religion encouraged superstition and a belief in ghosts
church and state should not be separate
24
The 19th-century term "White Man's Burden" reflects the idea that
Imperialism was opposed by most Europeans
Europeans had a duty to “improve” the lives of their colonial peoples
Asians and Africans were equal to Europeans
Asians and Africans would be grateful for European help
25
At the Congress of Vienna, the governments of Europe reacted to the French Rev and the rule of Napoleon by attempting to
encourage nationalist movements
spread the idea of democracy
promote the European free-trade zone
restore old regimes to power

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