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Other than social contract theory, explain a similarity between the causes of the American and French Revolutions

Another similarity was that they were both caused by taxation without representation which made their rights feel nonexistent.

Describe ONE argument that the author makes about revolutions in the first paragraph.

Author argues that revolutions have been rare but significant, impacting and influencing other countries. Enhanced power compared to prerevolutionary pasts.

Explain how ONE piece of evidence from the period after 1750 would challenge the author's argument in the passage on revolutions and class.

Chinese Revolution challenges this by resulting in causing disruptions within China which is the complete opposite of nations increasing in power.

Explain how the Enlightenment concept of social contract theory was a cause for the Atlantic Revolutions.

Enlightenment concept of social contract theory posed that government authority stems from the people. This theory contradicts the rights of King in the Atlantic Revolution which inspired the people to rebel against the King.

Explain how Hobsbawm's Marxism is reflected in the passage.

He emphasizes the conflicts between working classes, proletariat and bourgeoisie, resulting from the economic changes brought by industrialization.

Explain a difference in the effects of the Latin American and Haitian independence movements.

Latin America's independence led to replacements of colonial elites with creole elites while Haitian's independence rid of slavery and had the first independent black republic/government.

Identify ONE instance in the period 1750-1900 in which nationalism was used to create a new state.

Nationalism played a crucial role in the formation of Germany. Victory over France served as a catalyst which contributed to unifying and establishing the German Empire.

Explain ONE way in which the formation of new elites in the period 1750-1900 led to the emergence of new ideologies.

New ideologies such as liberalism created individual freedoms, free markets, limited government power, etc.

Explain ONE challenge faced by organizations like the International Council of Women, depicted above

Other organizations and movements "degrading" the council of women with patriarchal attitudes.

Define nationalism.

Political ideology characterized by loyalty to one's nation with a shared sense of identity, culture, history, etc.

Explain why the response of the lower classes to the situation described above was much different in the Russian Empire than in the United States.

Several factors like the different paces in industrialization, US having rapid industrialization compared to Russia's slow industrialization. Political systems and social structures also play a huge role in this as US had a more liberal political system

Explain ONE factor responsible for the rise of organizations like the International Council of Women, depicted above.

The Feminism movement is a key factor on how it addressed various issues affecting women including suffrage, jobs, education, etc.

Explain ONE political development in the period 1750-1900 that helped spread nationalism.

The French Revolution displayed ideas of liberty and equality contributing to the rise of nationalism. This helped spread nationalism by promoting the idea of sovereignty residing in the nation's people rather than in a monarchy or aristocracy.

Explain how ONE piece of evidence from the period after 1750 would support the author's argument about revolutions and class.

The French Revolution supports this argument how French Revolution overthrew their monarch, exemplifying profound impact around the world.

Identify ONE specific piece of historical evidence that supports the author's claim that the most serious consequences of industrialization were social

The Luddite Movement is evidence that supports this claim. The Luddites were workers who protested against the fear of machines taking over their jobs. They responded by smashing machines.

Explain ONE historical example of another social or political reform movement of the 1800s.

The abolitionist movement which ended slavery was trouble from the start like Feminism movement but eventually succeded.

Identify ONE economic change in the period 1750-1900 that led to the formation of new elites.

The shift from agricultural landowners to industrial capitalists which increased manufacturing and production.

Explain ONE way that, despite economic change, traditional elites remained powerful in the period 1750-1900.

Traditional Elites maintained power by having previous investments and land ownerships which benefited their wealth.