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What happened during Queen Nzinga's resistance?
Queen Nzinga fought against Portuguese colonization in Angola, initially allying with them, then switching sides to the Dutch.
What happened during the Pugachev Rebellion?
A major serf uprising in Russia led by Yemelyan Pugachev against Catherine the Great.
What happened during the Maratha Rebellion?
Hindu Marathas rebelled against the Muslim Mughal Empire, eventually leading to the empire's decline.
What happened during the Pueblo Revolt?
The Pueblo people revolted against Spanish rule in present-day New Mexico, temporarily driving them out.
What happened during Metacom's War?
Native American tribes, led by Metacom, fought against British colonists in New England.
What happened during the Glorious Revolution?
William of Orange overthrew King James II of England, leading to a constitutional monarchy.
What was the Gloucester County Rebellion?
A multiracial rebellion of enslaved Africans and white indentured servants demanding freedom in the British American colonies.
What was the result of the Dutch interaction with Portugal?
The Dutch teamed up with Queen Nzinga and kicked the Portuguese's butts in 1647!
What was the result of the Pueblo Revolt?
The Pueblo people kicked the Spanish out for 10 days!
What was the result of the Metacom's War?
The colonists ultimately defeated the Natives, marking a major blow to indigenous power in the region.
What were the causes and effects of Queen Nzinga's resistance?
Cause: Portuguese colonization. Effect: United African tribes and resisted, but ultimately Portuguese took over.
What were the causes and effects of the Pugachev Rebellion?
Cause: Oppression of Russian serfs. Effect: Rebellion crushed, leading to harsher conditions for serfs.
What were the causes and effects of the Maratha rebellion?
Cause: Power imbalance between Muslim Mughals and Hindu population. Effect: End of Mughal Empire and establishment of the Maratha Empire.
What were the causes and effects of the Pueblo Revolt?
Cause: Spanish oppression and forced conversion. Effect: Spanish were temporarily driven out, but later returned.
What were the causes and effects of Metacom's War?
Cause: British colonial expansion. Effect: Major blow to indigenous power in New England.
What were the causes and effects of the Glorious Revolution?
Cause: Catholic King James II's anti-Protestant policies. Effect: Overthrow of James II and establishment of a constitutional monarchy.
What were the causes and effects of the Gloucester County Rebellion?
Cause: Desire for freedom from slavery and indentured servitude. Effect: Failed rebellion, leading to stricter racist policies.
What was the cause of the initial alliance between Queen Nzinga and the Portuguese?
Queen Nzinga wanted to secure guns for her people.
What was the effect of the Cossacks initial success?
The government crushed the rebellion, leading to even harsher conditions for serfs.
What was the effect of the Virginia government's implementation of racist policies?
Giving some rights to lower-class whites to divide and conquer. Black slaves remained enslaved for another 200 years.
What is the definition of Serfdom?
A system where peasants are bound to the land and subject to the will of their landlord.
What is the definition of Cossacks?
Communities of escaped serfs in Russia, known for their rebellious nature.
What is the definition of Maroons?
Communities of escaped slaves in the Americas and Caribbean.
What is the definition of the Mughal Empire?
A Muslim empire that ruled much of the Indian subcontinent, known for its cultural achievements and centralized government.
What is the definition of the Maratha Empire?
A Hindu empire that challenged and eventually replaced Mughal rule in India.
What is the definition of the Glorious Revolution?
The overthrow of King James II of England by William of Orange, resulting in a constitutional monarchy.
What is the definition of the English Bill of Rights?
An act of the Parliament of England that sets out certain basic civil rights and clarifies who would be next to inherit the Crown.
What is the definition of Pueblo?
Native American people living in the Southwestern United States.
What is the definition of Colonization?
The action or process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area.
What is the definition of Indigenous?
Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.