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When did the American Revolution begin?
- Fueled by colonists' desire for independence from Great Britain due to unfair taxation.
When did the French Revolution begin?
- Caused by debt and social inequality, leading to the lower classes rising against the monarchy.
When did the Haitian Revolution begin?
- The only successful slave revolt in history, led by Toussaint Louverture.
When did the Latin American Revolutions begin?
- Creoles revolted against the Spanish government, led by Simon Bolivar, resulting in newly independent states.
When did the Opium Wars between China and Britain occur?
- Conflict between China and Britain over the opium trade, resulting in unequal treaties and increased Western influence in China.
When was the Seneca Falls Convention?
- A key event in the women's rights movement, advocating for feminism and abolitionism.
When was the American Civil War?
1861-1865. A conflict between the Union and Confederate states over slavery and states' rights.
When was the Meiji Restoration?
- A period of modernization and westernization in Japan, leading to its rise as a major power.
When was the Scramble for Africa?
1870s. A period of rapid colonization of the African continent by European powers.
When was the Spanish-American War?
- A conflict between Spain and the United States, resulting in the U.S. acquiring territories such as Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.
What were the causes and effects of the American Revolution?
Causes: Unfair taxation. Effects: Establishment of the United States in 1783.
What were the causes and effects of the French Revolution?
Causes: Debt from wars and social inequality. Effects: Overthrow of the monarchy and social upheaval.
What were the causes and effects of the Haitian Revolution?
Causes: Enslaved people's desire for freedom. Effects: Independent Haiti and inspiration for other slave revolts.
What were the causes and effects of the Latin American Revolutions?
Causes: Creole discontent with Spanish rule. Effects: Newly independent states in Latin America.
What were the causes and effects of the Industrial Revolution?
Causes: New technologies and access to resources. Effects: Shift to factory production, urbanization, and new social classes.
What were the causes and effects of increased productivity during the Industrial Revolution?
Causes: Industrialization and technological advancements. Effects: More affordable goods, economic growth, social and cultural changes.
What were the causes and effects of increased demand for raw materials?
Causes: Industrial Revolution and increased production. Effects: New sources acquired by steamship, leading to imperialism.
What were the causes and effects of harsh working conditions during the Industrial Revolution?
Causes: Capitalism and the drive for profit. Effects: Rise of labor unions and movements for government protections.
What were the causes and effects of Imperialism?
Causes: Industrialization, nationalism, and desire for resources. Effects: Colonies in the Americas, Africa, and Asia, resistance and rebellion against colonialism.
What were the causes and effects of Nationalism?
Causes: Shared culture, language, and history. Effects: Conflicts between nations and ethnic groups, unification movements.
Compare the American and French Revolutions.
American Revolution: Focused on independence from colonial rule. French Revolution: Focused on overthrowing the existing social and political order.
Compare private vs. state investment during industrialization.
Britain and the US industrialized through private investment, while Russia and Japan industrialized through state investment.