Question 1

The consequences of the age of transatlantic revolutions (1776-1824) included all of the following except (Global Perspective, pp. 562-563)

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The age of transatlantic revolutions led to the emergence of nationalism, the abolition of slavery for religious and humanitarian reasons, and revolutions in various regions. However, it did not result in increased restrictions on trade in the name of national interest; instead, this period often saw the liberalization of trade policies as part of broader moves towards economic and political freedom.

Question 2

The Stamp Act of 1765

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The Stamp Act of 1765 was indeed repealed in 1766 due to widespread opposition in the American colonies. Although intended to raise revenue for Britain, much of the opposition stemmed from the principle of taxation without representation, making all the provided statements correct.

Question 3

The Jacobins were

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Question 4

Louis XVI

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Louis XVI was beheaded in 1793 during the French Revolution, marking a significant turning point in French history.

Question 5

The Cult of the Supreme Being was established by

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The Cult of the Supreme Being was established by Maximilien Robespierre during the French Revolution as a form of deism. It was part of his efforts to provide a moral framework for the revolution and to counter the influence of atheism and traditional Catholicism.

Question 6

Haiti won independence from France in a revolution led by

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Toussaint L'Ouverture was a key leader in the Haitian Revolution, which led to Haiti's independence from France in 1804.

Question 7

The liberation of Peru was achieved by the armies of

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José de San Martín led the liberation of Peru from Spanish rule in 1821.

Question 8

The leader of Chile at its independence was

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Bernardo O'Higgins is recognized as a founding father of Chile and played a leading role in Chile's struggle for independence from Spain.

Question 9

According to Simón Bolívar (Document, pp. 580-581), all of the following were sources of Creole discontent with Spain except

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Simón Bolívar's grievances with Spain primarily focused on economic and political restrictions, such as limitations on trade, industry, and Creole participation in government. There is no mention of discontent specifically related to restrictions on slavery as a source of Creole dissatisfaction in his writings.

Question 10

The last Atlantic-based country to abolish slavery was
A the Netherlands. c. Cuba.

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Question 11

People of European ancestry born in the New World were called

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Creoles were people of pure or mostly European ancestry born in the New World, distinguishing them from Europeans born in Europe, who were known as peninsulares.

Question 12

The liberation of Venezuela and Peru was achieved by the armies of

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Simón Bolívar played a key role in the liberation of Venezuela and Peru from Spanish rule.

Question 13

How did the revolutions that occurred across the transatlantic world between 1776 and 1824 transform Western societies?
Conceptual

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Question 14

In what ways were these revolutions all interconnected? What do these interconnections reveal about the Atlantic world during this era?
Conceptual

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Question 15

What were the reasons for the American resistance to the British during the 1760s and 1770s? At what point and for what reason(s) did this resistance transform into a revolutionary movement?
Conceptual

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Question 16

Discuss the American Revolution as a European movement. To what extent were the colonists influenced by European ideas and political developments? To what extent did the colonists' actions in turn influence Europe?
Conceptual

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Question 17

What were the weaknesses of the French monarchy? How did France's economic situation affect the revolution? How did subsequent governments try to address French economic problems? Which was the most successful?
Conceptual

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Question 18

What were the events that led to the initial revolutionary movement in France in 1789? Who were the primary instigators of that initial movement?
Conceptual

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Question 19

What were the primary ideas of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen? How and to what extent did the National Constituent Assembly implement those ideas in France between 1789 and 1792?
Conceptual

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Question 20

Who were the sans-culottes and how did they become a factor in the politics of the period? How influential were they during the radical revolution in particular? 
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Quiz 23: Revolutions in the Transatlantic World

The consequences of the age of transatlantic revolutions (1776-1824) included all of the following except (Global Perspective, pp. 562-563)

The Stamp Act of 1765

The Jacobins were

Louis XVI

The Cult of the Supreme Being was established by

Haiti won independence from France in a revolution led by

The liberation of Peru was achieved by the armies of

The leader of Chile at its independence was

According to Simón Bolívar (Document, pp. 580-581) , all of the following were sources of Creole discontent with Spain except

The last Atlantic-based country to abolish slavery was A the Netherlands. c. Cuba.

People of European ancestry born in the New World were called

The liberation of Venezuela and Peru was achieved by the armies of

How did the revolutions that occurred across the transatlantic world between 1776 and 1824 transform Western societies? Conceptual

In what ways were these revolutions all interconnected? What do these interconnections reveal about the Atlantic world during this era? Conceptual

What were the reasons for the American resistance to the British during the 1760s and 1770s? At what point and for what reason(s) did this resistance transform into a revolutionary movement? Conceptual

Discuss the American Revolution as a European movement. To what extent were the colonists influenced by European ideas and political developments? To what extent did the colonists' actions in turn influence Europe? Conceptual

What were the weaknesses of the French monarchy? How did France's economic situation affect the revolution? How did subsequent governments try to address French economic problems? Which was the most successful? Conceptual

What were the events that led to the initial revolutionary movement in France in 1789? Who were the primary instigators of that initial movement? Conceptual

What were the primary ideas of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen? How and to what extent did the National Constituent Assembly implement those ideas in France between 1789 and 1792? Conceptual

Who were the sans-culottes and how did they become a factor in the politics of the period? How influential were they during the radical revolution in particular? Conceptual