When did the American War of Independence (between America and Britain) begin?
1775
Who were the key scholars who made significant contributions to the formation of independent America?
Samuel Adams, John Adams, and Thomas Paine
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When did the American War of Independence (between America and Britain) begin?
1775
Who were the key scholars who made significant contributions to the formation of independent America?
Samuel Adams, John Adams, and Thomas Paine
After which treaty did America formally become independent?
Treaty of Versailles
What is the name of the book written by Thomas Paine that inspired the American War of Independence?
Common Sense
Which nation provided the most assistance to the rebels in the American War of Independence?
France
Which countries adopted the policy of Armed Neutrality against Britain in the American War of Independence?
Russia, Denmark, and Sweden
What is the main reason why the American War of Independence holds a special place in world history?
Because it was the world's first successful event to gain freedom from colonization
How many years did the American War of Independence last?
8 years (ended in 1783)
What is meant by the Boston Tea Party?
In 1773, Native Americans threw 340 tea crates into the sea from three tea carrying ships heading from India to America.
What were the people who came to Britain from Northern Europe known as?
Norman (who attacked and ruled Britain in 1066)
Who prepared the Declaration of Independence in the context of the American War of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who was the first President of America?
George Washington
Who drafted the American Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who was the person who awakened the people through his writings during the American War of Independence?
Samuel Adams
Who was the first person of African descent to become President in American history?
Barack Obama (44th President)
"Causes of the American War of Independence"
"Religious and social differences", "Economic causes", "Seven Years' War" "Intellectual causes", "Grenville's strict American policies", "Stamp Act" "Geographical causes", "The practice of continuing customs duties on tea, Boston Tea Party", "Weakness of the center" "Unsatisfactory system of government", "Prime Minister Grenville's wrong steps", "King George III's shortsightedness"
"Effects of the American War of Independence"
"Creation of independent America" "Constitutional contribution" "Serious negative impact on Britain's colonial policy" "The beginning of anti*British sentiment in other countries including France, Ireland, India, Australia, Canada, and Spain" "Republican system (America established as a republican nation)" "Inspiration and guidance for the freedom movement"
"Reasons for Britain's defeat and American victory in the American War of Independence"
"America being geographically distant from Britain" "Foreign aid" "Increasing unity of Americans", "Neglect of America's power, "Incompetence of George III" "", "Skilled leadership of George Washington, etc."
When did the revolution take place in Russia?
1917
What was the main result of the Russian Revolution?
Establishment of communism
Who was the king (Tsar) of Russia at the time of the Russian Revolution?
Nicholas II
As a result of the Russian Revolution, which ideology was initiated in the world?
Communism
In Russia, the king was called Tsar, what was the queen called?
Tsarina
How many classes was society divided into during the Tsarist rule in Russia?
Two (privileged and unprivileged)
Who led the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia?
Lenin
"Causes of the Russian Revolution"
"Tsarist autocracy and incompetence of Nicholas II", "Influence of liberalism in Europe and Russia's undemocratic system", "Russia's bad defeat in the Russo *Japanese War", "Failed revolution of 1905", "Industrial Revolution", "Russia's intellectual class", "Formation of political organizations", "Lenin's contribution"Defeat in World War I and famine",
"Results of the Russian Revolution"
"Emergence of communist power in the world", "Russia as a powerful nation", "Ideological polarization in the world", "Spread of communism", "Dissolution of the church in Russia", "Establishment of new principles and values", "Change in the internal policies of other countries", "Wave of national awakening in the world", "Establishment of economic equality", "The world divided into two camps"
In how many stages was the Russian Revolution completed?
2
Who led the first phase of the Russian Revolution, which took place in February
March 1917?
Which party led the second phase of the Russian Revolution, which took place in October
November 1917?
What is another name for the second phase of the Russian Revolution?
Bolshevik Revolution/October Revolution