History

Question 1

Who applied scientific rationalism to the study of government?

Answer 1

John Locke

Question 2

This enlightenment writer n as a brilliant conversationalist

Answer 2

Samuel Johnson

Question 3

This enlightenment writer translated Plutarch

Answer 3

John Dryden

Question 4

Both Alexander pope and Jonathan swift were members of this parliamentary party

Answer 4

Tory

Question 5

This novelist wrote Robinson Crusoe

Answer 5

Daniel Defoe

Question 6

The emergence of the novel is considered perhaps one of the historic causes in the development of this disciplined study

Answer 6

Psychology

Question 7

The enlightenment period ends because the harsh working conditions during this period seem unsolvable. Progress brings misery to millions

Answer 7

Industrial revolution

Question 8

In 1707 England and Scotland come to an agreement known as the ________________

Answer 8

Act of Union

Question 9

This German prince becomes the next King. He speaks no English

Answer 9

George I

Question 10

He becomes the first great prime minister of Britain (without the title)

Answer 10

Robert Walpole

Question 11

This part of Britain develops a successful trading post in Panama

Answer 11

Scotland

Question 12

Under the first great prime ministers leadership, democracy increases because more and more, this body actually runs the country

Answer 12

Parliament

Question 13

This city becomes the fastest growing in Britain

Answer 13

London

Question 14

To address the problem of abandoned children, Thomas Corum establishes the _____________

Answer 14

Foundling hospital

Question 15

An uprising against one popular prime minister takes place because, in part, he raised taxes on merchants and not landowners. Who takes advantage of this disarray to launch a return from France?

Answer 15

Bonnie prince Charlie

Question 16

This Scottish writer wrote wealth of nations

Answer 16

Adam smith

Question 17

One of the advancements of the industrial revolution

Answer 17

Steam engine

Question 18

This English born king arrogantly mishandles the American colonies, provoking the American Revolutionary War

Answer 18

George III

Question 19

Liberty for all British subjects? Not necessarily. These individuals, who resided primarily in the West Indies, are deprived of their freedom

Answer 19

Slaves

Question 20

This parliamentarian is a visionary who funds the French-Indian War to the tune of 18 million

Answer 20

William Pitt

Question 21

Writers are finally able to make a living at writing without having to rely on a __________________

Answer 21

Wealthy patron

Question 22

This group needs more land to turn a profit. As a result, the process of modern _____________ emerges

Answer 22

Farming

Question 23

After the victory in the French-Indian war, the age of imperial Britannia emerges. Why then does America go to war with the British 17 years later

Answer 23

To maintain their army, colonists are subject to heavy taxes

Question 24

This American colonist resents taxation without representation and having to maintain a standing army

Answer 24

John Adams

Question 25

The stamp act really irritates the colonists. Then, the tax on this particular item sets off a revolutionary act in the Boston harbor.

Answer 25

Tea

Question 26

America defeats Britain because of this reason

Answer 26

Support from France, Spain, and holland

Question 27

Brits turn their attention to this colonial outpost

Answer 27

India

Question 28

This opium-smoking former clerk becomes the wealthiest and most powerful man in this colony

Answer 28

Robert Clive

Question 29

He is the first governor of India. This broad minded gentleman learned 4 Indian languages and authorizes the translation of the Bhagavad Gita

Answer 29

Warren Hastings

Question 30

The next governor of India is not quite as open minded as the previous one. He rules with a heavy hand fearing the rise of Napoleon

Answer 30

Richard Wellesley

Question 31

Why are there no large settlements of British in India

Answer 31

1-3 would die (monsoon)

Question 32

He was an early proponent of women breastfeeding their own children

Answer 32

Jean Jacques Rousseau

Question 33

This poet laureate was initially enamored of French Revolution. Later, he turns away, horrified by its excesses

Answer 33

William Wordsworth

Question 34

He wrote the rights of man

Answer 34

Thomas Paine

Question 35

This same writer is eventually tried for ___________

Answer 35

Treason

Question 36

She is known as the founder of feminism

Answer 36

Mary Wollstonecraft

Question 37

She married this man even though he was a self professed bachelor who was against marriage

Answer 37

William Godwin

Question 38

In her first marriage, the founder of feminism learned that her husband had been unfaithful. After finding this out, she _________

Answer 38

Tries to take her own life by jumping in the Thames

Question 39

She eventually dies after ________________

Answer 39

Giving birth

Question 40

In Britain, fear of the French Revolution leads to the suspension of __________

Answer 40

Habeas Corpus

Question 41

Seeing an opportunity,Najee's "republicans" decide to fight against the British. They are defeated (over 30,000 die) in 1798

Answer 41

Irish

Question 42

This "little general" conducts wars throughout Europe

Answer 42

Napoleon

Question 43

This British duke/military leader leads his troops in battle against the "little general"

Answer 43

Wellington

Question 44

This famous battle is known as ___________

Answer 44

Waterloo

Question 45

People are horrified that the once beloved radical, William Wordsworth, now sides with the ______________

Answer 45

Government

Question 46

This popular form of "literature" regularly informs the masses

Answer 46

Twopenny press

Question 47

The British are indignant at the handling of a popular uprising in which thousands protest, demanding reforms. This debacle is known as ____________

Answer 47

The Peterloo Massacre

Question 48

In 1834, this system is abolished

Answer 48

Slavery

Question 49

Among other reforms, _____________ are open and made available to the public

Answer 49

Parks

Question 50

To date this Royal has been the longest reigning monarch in British history

Answer 50

Queen Elizabeth II

Question 51

Prince Albert is the name of this prominent 19th century Royal. It is also the term used to refer to a particular fashion statement

Answer 51

Radical or Conservative ???????

Question 52

His era it was said, "the sun never sets on the British empire." How much of the world did the British control

Answer 52

1/5

Question 53

If you are referred to as being Victorian, the characterization means that you are most likely ___________

Answer 53

Radical or Conservative ?????????

Question 54

Despite and initially booming economy and rapid industrialization, writers and activists voiced their concerns about _______________

Answer 54

Terrible factory conditions

Question 55

One positive reform of the time was in the realm of education. To attain admission into higher education, a student needed to _____________

Answer 55

Pass an entrance exam

Question 56

Annie besant, an activist on behalf of women, published some controversial advice meant to help women learn about _____________

Answer 56

Birth control

Question 57

This terrible calamity led scores of individuals to immigrate to the US among other countries. At home, one million died as a result

Answer 57

Irish potato famine

Question 58

These mandates benefitted farmers but angered ordinary consumers because they raised prices on food

Answer 58

Corn laws

Question 59

This positive reform benefitted only British men

Answer 59

Universal male suffrage

Question 60

Name the philosopher who supported women's rights

Answer 60

John Stuart mill

Question 61

Back then a husband could hit his wife, without any repercussions, if she refused to ___________

Answer 61

Have sex with him

Question 62

Despite the many inequities accompanying industrialization, there were also a series of reforms. Name one associated with labor

Answer 62

Trade unions legalized

Question 63

Name another reform

Answer 63

Free grammar schools

Question 64

While mourning the death of her husband, this queen leaves the ruling to parliament. This form of government is known as a ______________

Answer 64

Constitutional monarchy

Question 65

One of the two major political parties, which supported home rule

Answer 65

Liberals (Whigs)

Question 66

One of the two major political parties, which supported imperialism

Answer 66

Conservatives (Tories)

Question 67

Name the person who espoused the theory of "white mans burden"

Answer 67

Rudyard Kipling

Question 68

The Brits gave certain settled territories the right to govern themselves. Other settles territories were not so fortunate. Name one of the territories which received the opportunity to self govern.

Answer 68

New Zealand

Question 69

Name one of the territories which was denied the right to self-rule

Answer 69

Hong Kong