world history B 2nd 6 week exam UTHS

What statement correctly explains John Locke's main philosophy?

John Locke believed in the idea of unalienable rights of life, liberty, and property.

true or false:

The Glorious Revolution was a violent overthrow of the king of England.

false

Which of the following was NOT a provision in the English Bill of Rights?

a. no cruel or unusual punishment

b. no armies raised in peace time

c. no double jeopardy in criminal cases

d. no taxes without the consent of Parliament

no double jeopardy in criminal cases

king John

King of England who was forced to sign the Magna Carta

Oliver Cromwell

leader of England during the commonwealth time

James II

was overthrown in the glorious revolution

William and Mary

king and queen of England after the glorious revolution who signed the English bill of rights

Charles I

absolute leader of England who was overthrown in the English civil war

What was a cause of the English Civil War?

Charles I dismissed parliament

Baron de Montesquieu

division of government in 3 branches

adam smith

Laissez-faire economics with little or no government involvement

Voltaire

separation of church and state

Jean Jacques Rousseau

social contract between people and government

Thomas Hobbs

humans are selfish and need absolute government to function

Title: _____

took control of the Orthodox Church

forced "westernization"

improved canals and education

Which of the following would be the best title for the text above?

a. Results of the late Renaissance

b. Causes of the English Civil War

c. Effects of Absolutism in France

d. Accomplishments of Peter the Great

accomplishments of Peter the Great

"I am the state."

Which of the following individuals would most likely agree with the quote above?

a. Philip II

b. Fredrick the Great

c. William and Mary

d. Oliver Cromwell

Phillip II

Which of the actions taken by Frederick the Great is not aligned to absolutism?

Fredrick the Great practiced a policy of religious tolerance.

true or false:

According to the Social Contract, the people agree to give up some individual power to the government.

true

"The checks and balances is a way to prevent government from either devolving into an autocratic tyranny or an autocratic mob mentality."Beau Willimon

Which of the following Enlightenment philosophers would agree with the quote above?

a. Voltaire

b. Baron de Montesquieu

c. Adam Smith

d. Thomas Hobbs

Baron de Montesquieu

true or false:

In the idea of laissez-faire economics the government should have a strong role in the economy.

false

Which of the following is NOT an effect of the idea of divine right?

a. The king has complete authority over the government.

b. Religion is often controlled by the state.

c. The king put the majority of the tax burden on the nobility.

d. Freedom of speech and press are often restricted.

The king put the majority of the tax burden on the nobility.

Which of the philosophers is least aligned with the ideas of the Enlightenment?

Thomas Hobbs

Explain two ways the American Revolution influenced the French Revolution.

France funded the American revolution, which in turn put France in debt. Then the French royalty continued to use France's funds for unimportant things. Which led to the uprising in France, since the peasants were paying most of the taxes. Also the bill of rights and the way America was running things gave the French peasants inspiration for what type of government they wanted to have; a government for the people and by the people.

Identify two Enlightenment ideas that influenced the American Revolution and explain how the idea was used in the creation of a new government.

Some of the Philosophy given in the Enlightenment era was used to make the system for the US. For example, John Locke said that everyone was entitled to life, liberty and property. This philosophy was later used by Thomas Jefferson when writing the declaration of independence, but he changed it up a bit, changing it to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Another example is that Baron de Montesquieu said that the government should b split into 3 branches and the American government did just that, splitting it into the Legislative, executive and judicial branches

Explain two ways in which Simón Bolivar was influence by the American and French Revolutions.

The win that the US got over the British which won them their independence, and the revolution in France inspired him to try to do the same and get Venezuela their independence.

What was NOT a similarity between the American and French Revolutions?

The American and French Revolutions saw long term success in the elimination of a monarchy.

What is NOT an example of Enlightenment ideas in government?

a. No cruel or unusual punishment found in the US Constitution.

b. The quartering of troops in homes became illegal in the Bill of Rights.

c. The formation of three branches of government in the US Constitution.

d. All of the above are examples of Enlightenment idea in government..

d. All of the above are examples of Enlightenment idea in government..

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: "The French Revolution was a failure"? Be sure to give three reasons to back up your opinion.

I would agree because the revolution worked for a while then after the loss napoleon took France went back to having a king. Also the reign of terror that Robespierre ruled over wasn't much better than what they had before and was bound to fail because of all the deaths that happened during that. Also during the reign of napoleon their right was already less and after his death they reverted to their old government

Why did the Industrial revolution start in in Britain?

Britain had natural resources, labor, and capital.

What were the benefits to hiring children as factory workers?

Children were paid less and moved around the machinery easier.

What were the major causes of the Industrial Revolution?

Agriculture revolution, population increase, and new inventions

Which of the following was supported by Adam Smith?

a. a communist revolution

b. utopian society

c. free enterprise

d. a Proletariat revolution

free enterprise

What was supported by Karl Marx?

a Proletariat revolution

Which industry was first impacted by the Industrial revolution?

textile

According to Karl Marx, history is the record of the _____.

class struggles between the rich and poor

How did James Watt's invention change the industrial revolution?

The steam engine was converted to steamboats, locomotives, and utilized in factories.

who said:

"The proletarians have nothing to lose but their chains. They have a world to win."

Karl Marx

who said:

"Every individual is continually exerting himself to find out the most advantageous employment for whatever capital he can command. It is his own advantage, indeed, and not that of the society which he has in view. But the study of his own advantage naturally, or rather necessarily, leads him to prefer that employment which advantageous to society.... He intends only his own gain, and he is in this, and many other cases, led by an invisible hand to promote an end which was not part of any intention."

Adam Smith

Before the Industrial Revolution the majority of people were _____.

farmers

What is a contributing factor to the British Agriculture Revolution?

higher crop yield due to new inventions such as dikes, fertilizer, and crop rotation

true or false:

During the Industrialization Revolution women started to work outside the home and become active in their government.

true

true or false:

Louis Pasteur, a French chemist, invented vaccines and pasteurized milk, which contributed to healthier and longer living.

true

Which of the following was not a European motive for imperialism of Africa?

a. Nationalism.

b. Natural resources.

c. Social Darwinism.

d. Language

language

Why did Europeans desire to control the Suez Canal?

Control of the canal would greatly reduce shipping costs and time between Europe and Asia.

what best describes the reason for the Berlin Conference?

European countries wanted to prevent conflicts between themselves over claims of African territories.

One result of the Sepoy Mutiny was _____.

the British government had to rule directly because the East India Company was no longer able

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Industrial Revolution and imperialism?

The advancement in production and technology during the Industrial Revolution created a need for natural resources which drove Europeans to other nations that were not industrialized.

Which statement best describes the motives for the way lands were settled in Africa?

a. tribal boundaries and language distribution were the basis of the distribution of lands.

b. Europeans settlers turned to areas they would be accepted and welcomed.

c. The distribution of populations in Africa drove Europeans to settle non populated areas.

d. Imperialist powers were driven by geographic features such as resources and access to ports.

d. Imperialist powers were driven by geographic features such as resources and access to ports.

Queen Victoria was limited in her power because England was a Constitutional Monarchy, but had significant power because she _____.

was named Empress of India by the Royal Titles Act and ruled there.

India was considered the jewel in the crown of the British because _____.

of the resources and markets it provided England

direct rule

viceroys ruling in India after the failure of the Sepoy Rebellion

indirect rule

British using local sultans to rule because they would favor the Brits

Sphere of Influence

arranging special trade agreements to maintain economic interests

Protectorate

advising local rulers because it was less costly than other types of rule

true or false:

Fourteen European nations met during the Berlin Conference and negotiated with African leaders on how land would be settled with respect to tribal boundaries.

false

true or false:

Social Darwinism adapted the ideas of Charles Darwin and applied them society. This belief was used to justify European imperialism because Europeans saw themselves as superior since they were Christian and had advanced technology.

true

Under Meiji rule, Japan underwent rapid industrialization because _____.

they recognized the need for advanced military to compete with the world

Rudyard Kipling's poem the "White Man's Burden" illustrates Social Darwinism because _____.

Europeans believed they were superior and had a duty to teach Western ways to nations who were not industrialized

What contributed to European success in imperialism in Africa?

Advanced military technology.

What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

Keep European influence out of and to maintain American economic influence in Latin America.

Which of the following is a result of the Opium Wars?

a. Equal trade agreements between China and Great Britain.

b. An increase in demand for European manufactured goods.

c. A treaty that gave Great Britain control of Hong Kong.

d. Decline of Chinese production of manufactured goods.

A treaty that gave Great Britain control of Hong Kong.

The Boer Wars between the British and the Boers resulted in _____.

the foundation of the apartheid

Which of the following best describes the effects of European imperialism in Africa?

a. Schools were developed but pushed Western culture and values.

b. Nations underwent rapid industrialization to become more competitive.

c. Development of railroads to spread African culture to Europe.

d. Native peoples were taught to govern themselves democratically.

a. Schools were developed but pushed Western culture and values.

true or false:

Prior to European Imperialism, the Ming Dynasty never sponsored overseas explorations and encouraged trade between China and Europe.

false

true or false:

Both the Sepoy and Boxer Rebellions wanted to rid their nations of foreign control. The movements gained so much traction within their countries that multi-national forces were required to suppress the rebellions.

false

true or false:

After the Colombian colony of Panama decided not to let the United State build the Panama Canal, the United States supported Panama's fight for independence.

true

geographic

degradation of natural resources and development of waterways

social

increased racism and thought of European superiority

economic

Africans forced to work for low wages for the Europeans