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Unit 6 Age of Revolutions 2025
Unit 6 Age of Revolutions 2025
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Explore the major revolutions and scientific advancements that shaped the modern world
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What was a primary cause of the American Revolution?
British wanted independence
Americans wanted a monarchy
Americans sought French Empire
Colonists demanded representation
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What describes the legacy of the Age of Revolutions?
Strengthening of absolute monarchies
Spread of democracy
End of social inequality
Decline of human rights
3
What was a positive legacy of the Industrial Revolution?
Decreased productivity
Fewer advancements
Lower standards of living
Dramatic increase in productivity
4
How does Rousseau's general will relate to democracy?
It proposes government represent people
It claims individual rights are paramount
It suggests minority should rule
It argues for absolute monarchy
5
How did Marx's ideas differ from Smith's?
Marx criticized capitalism
Marx supported free market
Marx promoted limited intervention
Marx believed in invisible hand
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Which factor was NOT a cause of the French Revolution?
Social inequality between classes
Financial crisis and taxes
Desire to expand empire
Inspiration from American Revolution
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Which of Galileo's contributions impacted methodology?
His support for heliocentric theory
His improvement of telescope
His emphasis on observation
His invention of thermometer
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What was NOT a common factory condition?
Child labor was common
Long working hours
High wages and security
Dangerous machinery
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Which factor did NOT contribute to Industrial Revolution?
Strong naval power
Unstable political system
Rich coal and iron deposits
Stable political system
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What describes Adam Smith's economic philosophy?
Advocated for government control
Supported classless society
Argued for higher taxes
Promoted free market capitalism
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How did steam-powered locomotives impact society?
Had no significant impact
Resulted in faster transportation
Led to slower transportation
Caused decrease in trade
12
What describes the Glorious Revolution outcome?
Parliament was abolished
Monarchy gained absolute power
England became a republic
A constitutional monarchy established
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What describes the impact of Scientific Revolution?
They declined scientific inquiry
They promoted critical thinking
They encouraged feudal structures
They reinforced religious authority
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Which was NOT a consequence of Napoleon's rule?
Establishment of democratic governments
Creation of new laws
Conquest of continental Europe
Spread of revolutionary ideas
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Which of Voltaire's ideas challenged authority?
His belief in monarchy
His support for state economy
His advocacy for free speech
His promotion of privileges
16
What role did geography play in Napoleon's defeat?
Mountainous terrain stopped advance
Defeated by naval forces
Harsh winter contributed to failure
It had no impact
17
How did Kepler's laws build on Copernicus's work?
They disproved Copernicus's theory
They explained perfect circles
They proved Earth center of universe
They showed elliptical orbits
18
What was an environmental consequence of Industrial Revolution?
Beginning of climate change
Decreased pollution
Increased forestation
Conservation of resources
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Why was the Haitian Revolution significant?
France gained more colonies
Established constitutional monarchy
Led to abolition of slavery
First successful slave rebellion
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How were Latin American Revolutions similar to American Revolution?
Led by same leaders
Resulted in united nation
Established absolute monarchies
Sought independence from colonial power
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How did urbanization impact society?
Eliminated public health needs
Improved living conditions
Decreased population in cities
Caused new social classes
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How did Industrial Revolution affect family structure?
Eliminated gender divisions
No impact on structure
More women stayed home
Caused changes in structure
23
How did the American Revolution influence others?
It inspired other revolutions
It resulted in isolationism
It strengthened European monarchies
It discouraged movements elsewhere
24
How did the Reign of Terror impact the Revolution?
Restoration of monarchy
Stabilized government and peace
Resulted in constitutional monarchy
Period of violence and chaos
25
Which invention increased textile production?
The spinning jenny
The power loom
The locomotive
The steam engine
26
How did Japan's industrialization differ?
Discouraged education
Focused on agriculture
Ignored Western technologies
Led by the government
27
How did Locke's tabula rasa influence thinking?
It suggested behavior by genetics
It claimed only nobility acquire knowledge
It argued minds shaped by experience
It proposed innate knowledge
28
Which of Newton's contributions unified physics?
His development of calculus
His invention of telescope
His work on optics
His law of universal gravitation
29
What was key in Germany's industrialization?
Discouraged technical education
Emphasized heavy industry
Began earlier than Britain
Focused on textile production
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How did Copernicus's model challenge worldview?
It claimed Moon made of cheese
It suggested Earth was flat
It argued stars were closer
It proposed Sun at center
