Social Studies World History Unit 07: Political Revolutions, 1750 1914 2012 2013
1 Use the graphic organizer and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. All of the following events would complete the graphic organizer EXCEPT A Lenin's arrival in Russia B Promises to end the war C Successes of the provisional government D Plan to redistribute land to the peasants 2 How was Simón Bolívar influenced by the American and French Revolutions? F He fought in the French Revolution and returned to Mexico to lead a revolution himself. G He adopted Enlightenment ideals and began revolutions against Spanish authority. H He observed the American Revolution's successes and brought democracy to Cuba. He wrote a Declaration of Rights for Latin American countries ruled by France. 3 Why did the British government consider control of Egypt critical to the British Empire? A It meant control of valuable historical landmarks. B It meant control of the Nile River in order to extend into the African interior. C It meant control of vital oil and coal resources for the ships of the British navy. D It meant control of the Suez Canal in order to have quicker access to colonies in the empire. Page 2
4 The ideas behind the development of a democratic republican form of government and the Bill of Rights in North America can BEST be attributed to 7 Use the diagram and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. F G ean acques Rousseau ohn Locke H Charles de Montesquieu Voltaire 5 Use the information below and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. Member of Parliament Fighter for abolition in England Promoter of religion, morality, and education Who is being described? A Thomas efferson B ohn Calvin C William Blackstone D William Wilberforce 6 The ideas of Thomas Hobbes, ohn Locke, and ean acques Rousseau F applied reason to all aspects of life including truth, nature, happiness, progress, and liberty G had a secular outlook that questioned the beliefs and teachings of the church H emphasized the importance of the individual over the government inspired much of the philosophy behind the American and French revolutions Which revolution best completes the diagram? A French Revolution B German Revolution C Russian Revolution D American Revolution 8 Which characteristic is always true of a limited monarchy? F It must obey the laws of the government. G It is established after a successful revolution. H It rules in a way that is beneficial to the people. It is a harsh rule with little regard for the people. Page 3
9 Use the map and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. Which group of numbers indicates major canal projects during this era? A 1, 3, 5 B 1, 4 C 2, 6, 7 D 3, 7 10 The social and political disorder of the French Revolution led to F Napoleon gaining power and spreading conflict throughout Europe G increased power of the French nobility to end the violence H a revival of Louis XIV's excesses 11 Which was one result of the ideas expressed in the Declaration of Independence? A the origin of free enterprise B the beginning of the Enlightenment C the growth of European democratic movements rivalries among aristocrats and nobility D the expansion of religious freedom in England Page 4
12 Use the information below and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. 15 Use the information below and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. Speaker 1 The general will of the people should decide the laws and government of a nation. Speaker 2 Men should put their faith in government to provide stability because life is cruel and short. Led by a dictator with complete power Forcibly suppresses opposition and criticism Strictly regulates all industry, commerce, and business Emphasizes aggressive nationalism and often racism Which political philosophers match the speakers' statements? F 1 Thomas efferson, 2 Baruch Spinoza G 1 Benjamin Franklin, 2 ohn Locke H 1 Charles de Montesquieu, 2 Voltaire 1 ean acques Rousseau, 2 Thomas Hobbes 13 The political revolutions of this era would not have been possible without Which system of government is described? A communism B monarchy C fascism D theocracy 16 Use the diagram and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. A the support of the aristocracy B the permission of the monarchy C the use of non violent strategies D the support of the common people 14 In the revolutions in America, France, and England, the revolutionary soldier fought primarily for which democratic principle? F equal wealth G federalism H popular sovereignty Which form of government best completes the cause and effect diagram? F Direct Democracy G Religious Oligarchy H Military Dictatorship Constitutional Monarchy divine right of kings Page 5
17 Which principle of the Declaration of Independence most influenced the French Revolution? A Government should guarantee certain basic human rights. B Policies of mercantilism should be abolished. C Individuals and governments should follow the divine right of kings. D All social classes should be regarded as equal. 20 Use the information below and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. Insensitive and indebted monarchy Influence of Enlightenment thought Uprising in the lower classes Weakening of the power of the Catholic Church Which revolution is described? F American Revolution G French Revolution 18 Which of the following was the most important effect on Latin America as a result of the American and French revolutions? F economies were modernized G uniform sets of laws were adopted H democracies replaced old governments independence movements began against colonial rule 19 Which of the following is a difference between the American Revolution and the French Revolution? A The American Revolution was begun by the nobility and governors. B American revolutionaries wanted to preserve a constitutional monarchy. C The French Revolution brought social and economic reorganization. D The French Revolution placed political power in the lower classes. H Glorious Revolution Russian Revolution 21 All of the following are causes of the French Revolution EXCEPT A censorship of the press B taxation of the Third Estate C wastefulness of the monarchy D special privileges for nobility 22 All of the following are characteristics of the political revolutions during this era EXCEPT F fighting for religious freedom G overthrowing absolute monarchies H a growing sense of nationalism among the people empire building by revolutionary governments Page 6
23 Use the excerpt and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. Among the notable books of later times we may say, without exaggeration, of all time must be reckoned The Confessions of ean acques Rousseau. It deals with leading personages and transactions of a momentous epoch, when absolutism and feudalism were rallying for their last struggle against the modern spirit, chiefly represented by Voltaire, the Encyclopedists, and Rousseau himself a struggle to which, after many fierce intestine quarrels and sanguinary wars throughout Europe and America, has succeeded the prevalence of those more tolerant and rational principles by which the statesmen of our own day are actuated. S.W. Orson, Introduction to The Confessions of ean acques Rousseau, 1896 edition The point of view of the author to the introduction is that A absolutism and feudalism should be supported strongly by the modern thinkers of the time B Voltaire, the Encyclopedists, and Rousseau caused wars throughout Europe and America C more tolerant and rational principles were a part of the movement before the wars in Europe and America D Rousseau and others were responsible for bringing about better forms of government to nations of Europe and America 24 Which weakness of Napoleon's empire prevented him from controlling most of the Western World? F Napoleon did not have the support of the French people. G Napoleon's army lacked the most current weaponry. H Napoleon lacked a large and disciplined army. Napoleon's navy could not control the seas. 25 Use the excerpt and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. Men are born free and remain free and equal in rights.... The aim of all political association is the preservation of natural and imprescriptible rights of man. These rights are liberty, property, security, and resistance to oppression. Declaration of the Rights of Man, 1789 Which document most directly influenced the writers of the Declaration of the Rights of Man? A Magna Carta B Mayflower Compact C Declaration of Independence D Two Treatises on Government Page 7
26 Use the cartoon and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. What elements of the cartoon show the creator's bias? F Napoleon is shown as a heroic, commanding general. G The drummer's costumes and the signpost pointing to Fontainebleau. H Napoleon is riding backwards on a donkey with a broken sword. Napoleon's hat is turned sideways and it is a cloudy day. Page 8 STOP