World History - Modern Times 9th - 2019M
(due to amendments) and the balance of power are both strong points of the United States Constitution.
Flexibility
inspired the French to move toward their own revolution.
French writers and the American Revolution
Clermont
Fulton
was the British commander at the Battle of Lexington
General Gage
commander of colonial army
George Washington
printing press
Gutenberg
The Church of England was established under: Henry VI James I Charles II Henry VIII
Henry VIII
The Church of England was established under
Henry VIII.
The branch of the English Parliament composed of the clergy and selected nobles is the: House of Lords House of Commons Senate House of Representatives
House of Lords
The two branches of the British Parliament include: Director Assembly House of Lords House of Commons Senate
House of Lords House of Commons
Cromwell's title when he ruled England was: President Elect King Prime Minister Lord Protector
Lord Protector
set an example for factories in strict discipline and precise work duties.
Monasteries
made great reforms in French banking, education, and law.
Napoleon
The organization of French laws under Napoleon was called the: Declaration of the Rights of Man Twelve Tables Napoleonic Code Oath of the Tennis Court
Napoleonic Code
Goods from the colonies had to be shipped by English ships with English crews as a result of the _____. Quartering Act Writs of Assistance Stamp Act Navigation Acts
Navigation Acts
military dictator of England
Oliver Cromwell
Legislative body of England
Parliament
The English Revolution put ____________in control of British Affairs.
Parliament
The English Revolution put which of the following in control of British affairs? the House of Lords Congress Parliament the Directory
Parliament
gained power with the fading of the king's veto power.
Parliament
rarely opposed Queen Elizabeth's rulings.
Parliament
The leader of the English Parliament is called the: Lord Speaker Lord Protector Estates General Prime Minister
Prime Minister
first British prime minister
Robert Walpole
Opponents of Charles I led by Cromwell.
Roundheads
was the first British Prime Minister.
Sir Robert Walpole
Britain became a naval power when it defeated the: Royal Navy Silver Fleet Spanish Armada
Spanish Armada
Because of the _____, British stamps had to be placed on documents when the tax was paid. Quartering Act Writs of Assistance Stamp Act Navigation Acts
Stamp Act
provided a faster and safer means of transporting goods.
Steam locomotive
Line of kings begun by James I
Stuart
assured trial within twenty days.
The Habeas Corpus Act
Napoleon's short return to power in 1815 is known as _____. The French Revolution The Thirty Years War The Glorious Revolution The One Hundred Days
The One Hundred Days
What advantages did the steam engine bring to industry?
The steam engine allowed them to power their machines without having manual labor to work the machines it made them more automatic. the steam engine provided a reliable source of power. Finally, this type of engine became commonplace in multiple places and industries.
was a famous colonial patriot leader and the author of Common Sense.
Thomas Paine
Party wanting strong English king under Charles II
Tories
wanted strong English king under Charles II
Tories
gave England control of Canada
Treaty of Paris (1763)
Queen Elizabeth's royal line
Tudor
In the 1500s, Parliament had very limited power under the: Stuarts Tudors Hapsburgs Windsors
Tudors
In the 1500s, Parliament had very limited power under the: Tudors Stuarts Hapsburgs Tories
Tudors
famous French writer
Voltaire
The Battle of Trenton was: Washington's surprise attack across the Delaware. won by the English. won by the Indians won by the Hessians
Washington's surprise attack across the Delaware.
Party wanting powerful Parliament under Charles II
Whigs
The English general at the Battle of Quebec was: Montcalm Washington Gage Wolfe
Wolfe
allowed the English to search anywhere in the colonies at anytime.
Writs of Assistance
Government in the colonies by the mid 1700s included which of the following? a governor a governor's council an assembly a president
a governor a governor's council an assembly
The following industrial advantages enabled England to lead the way in Europe's Industrial Revolution: the best inventors resided there a sufficient work force enough natural resources enough willing investors to invest in industry
a sufficient work force enough natural resources enough willing investors to invest in industry
The military policy of _______greatly strengthened the French army under the National Convention.
draft
The president of the United States is elected by the: electoral college House of Representatives popular vote of the people all of these
electoral college
Industrialized methods and inventions were used first in England in the ________industry
fabric
The production of goods by trained workers was necessary for what
for trade to increase.
The early days of the Industrial Revolution: increased unemployment improved the economy concerned itself with individuals stifled the common man
improved the economy stifled the common man
Changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution included: increased production slower distribution cheaper goods better products
increased production cheaper goods better products
The _____________ branch of English government is Parliament.
legislative
Government by one ruler is called a: monarchy democracy parliamentary socialist
monarchy
Which is government by a hereditary sovereign with complete control? monarchy oligarchy democracy theocracy
monarchy
James II caused problems during his reign because his religion was______________
Catholic
Supporters of Charles I in the Civil War.
Cavaliers
supporters of Charles I
Cavaliers
French laws organized by Napoleon
Code Napoleon
surrendered at Yorktown
Cornwallis
leader of the Jacobin Club
Danton
personal freedoms for the French
Declaration of the Rights of Man
In 1804 Napoleon became _________ of France.
Emperor
Changes that had occurred as a result of the English Revolution included the: English Bill of Rights Magna Carta Declaration of Independence creation of Parliament
English Bill of Rights
When Charles I sent troops into the House of Commons, this action led to the outbreak of the: War of Roses French and Indian War English Bill of Rights English Revolution
English Revolution
When Charles I sent troops into the House of Commons, this action resulted in open warfare in the: War of Roses English Revolution English Bill of Rights American Revolution
English Revolution
In the United States, the houses of the lawmaking body are: the Supreme and District courts the Senate and House of Representatives Mayor's Conference and Cabinet
the Senate and House of Representatives
British naval power gained respect after the defeat of: James II Cornwallis the Spanish Armada George Washington
the Spanish Armada
A factor during the reign of Louis XVI which hastened the French Revolution was: the inspiration of the American Revolution poor agriculture practices the demise of the Estates
the inspiration of the American Revolution
The Habeas Corpus Act assured a person of a trial within: six months twenty days fifty days one year
twenty days
Factories were first powered by ________then changed to __________power.
waters team
The revolutions in England, the American colonies, and France: were all alike were a response to the ruling monarchy brought freedom equally
were a response to the ruling monarchy
The basic requirements needed by a nation for industrial growth are: work force corporations natural resources sufficient capital
work force natural resources sufficient capital
search warrants
writs of assistance
What was the first United States Constitution? Mayflower Compact Bill of Rights of 1689 Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation
first American constitution
Articles of Confederation
French Independence Day
Bastille Day
The final battle of the French and Indian War was the: Battle of Lexington Battle of Waterloo Battle of Quebec Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Quebec
Puritans' and Presbyterians' religious belief
Calvinist
In their religious beliefs, the Puritans, the Presbyterians, and the Separatists are all ___________.
Calvinists
A nickname for Cromwell's troops
Ironsides
spinning jenny
James Hargreaves
James I encountered problems with Scotland Parliament the Prime Minister France
James I encountered problems with Scotland Parliament the Prime Minister France
steam engine
James Watt
flying shuttle
John Kay
improved road building
John McAdams
France's estates included which groups or classes of people? (NOTE: Answering "everyone else" will be graded wrong.)
a0 - clergya1 - priestsa2 - priesta3 - nobilitya4 - noblesa5 - aristocratsa6 - aristocracya7 - middle classa8 - peasanta9 - peasants
The four estates of France were the: (answer the "everyone else" category with two responses)
a0 - nobility a1 - nobles a2 - aristocrats a3 - aristocracy a4 - clergy a5 - middle class a6 - peasant a7 - peasants
Which is NOT one of the branches of the government of the United States? assembly executive legislative judicial
assembly
Before the Industrial Revolution, craftsmen commonly worked
at home.
The disadvantages of factory life were endured largely by
children
In his quest for control of Europe, Napoleon: conquered much of mainland Europe. built a navy smothered nationalism
conquered much of mainland Europe.
Two raw materials needed by early industry were
cotton and coal.
A sudden seizure of government.
coup d'état
Early factors influencing the Industrial Revolution included: feudal system crusades monasteries capitalism of bankers
crusades monasteries capitalism of bankers
A king's belief that his rule is God's will
divine right
The Battle of Lexington and Concord: produced a great British victory opened the Revolutionary War destroyed the cities. caused the dismissal of General Green
opened the Revolutionary War
People who individually bought ownership in a corporation were called: capitalists lobbyists trusts stockholders
stockholders
Oliver Cromwell made changes in the government by abolishing: the office of Prime Minister the House of Commons the House of Lords both houses of Parliament
the House of Lords
An important legislative body in France was: the Tennis Court the National Convention the National Senate
the National Convention