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Revolutions and Nations. Mrs. Kercher 8 th Grade Gifted Chapter 22. Essential Question. How did the Industrial Revolution and Imperialism transform the world? Think About: Inventions Science New Ways of Life A Growing Middle Class Spread of Nationalism Colonial Empires.
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Revolutions and Nations Mrs. Kercher 8th Grade Gifted Chapter 22
Essential Question • How did the Industrial Revolution and Imperialism transform the world? • Think About: • Inventions • Science • New Ways of Life • A Growing Middle Class • Spread of Nationalism • Colonial Empires
The Spread of Revolutionary Ideals • During the Napoleonic Era, Napoleon conquered vast territories in Europe and spread reforms across the continent. • Napoleon could not defeat Great Britain. • Napoleon made changes in government regarding: education, central banking, equality for all men, trial by jury, freedom of religion, and the Napoleonic Code. • Do you think he was a civil libertarian, an individual who promoted the civil liberties of individuals?
The Spread of Revolutionary Ideals • At the Congress of Vienna, European leaders tried to restore the old monarchies and ensure peace. • The Congress of Vienna involved a group of representatives from European nations that met to draw up a peace settlement after Napoleon’s defeat. • Harsh terms were imposed on France because Napoleon returned with a new army after his defeat in 1814, and the delegates wanted to make sure no European power could dominate again. • How did the conservatism promoted by Metternich and others differ from the liberalism of the French Revolution?
The Spread of Revolutionary Ideals • Inspired by revolutionary ideals in Europe, Latin American colonies began to win their independence. • The people of Latin America wanted freedom in order to control their own affairs. • Toussaint L’Ouverture was a freed slave who led African slaves in rebellion against the French in Haiti. • Why do you think the people of Haiti were able to defeat the French? • What challenges did independence movements bring to Latin America?
Questions to Reflect On While Reading • Read pages 638 – 642 and reflect on: • Do you think he was a civil libertarian, an individual who promoted the civil liberties of individuals? • How did the conservatism promoted by Metternich and others differ from the liberalism of the French Revolution? • Why do you think the people of Haiti were able to defeat the French? • What challenges did independence movements bring to Latin America?
Focus on Writing • Many people throughout history have written journals to record their personal experiences. As you read this chapter, you will create a journal page (or pages) based on events and people from the time period of the French and Industrial Revolutions. You will write your journal as if you were a citizen of Europe during this interesting time. • Page 642 – Complete #5 – List key events and people affected