LOL Flashcards
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What is an emancipatory revolt?
An emancipatory revolt is a rebellion aimed at achieving freedom and rights for oppressed groups.
True or False: Emancipatory revolts are always violent.
False
Name one famous emancipatory revolt in history.
The Haitian Revolution
Fill in the blank: The Haitian Revolution began in the year _____.
1791
What was the primary goal of the Haitian Revolution?
To abolish slavery and establish Haiti as an independent nation.
Which group primarily led the Haitian Revolution?
Enslaved Africans and free people of color.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following revolts was NOT an emancipatory revolt? A) The American Revolution B) The French Revolution C) The Taiping Rebellion D) The Boxer Rebellion
D) The Boxer Rebellion
True or False: Emancipatory revolts can occur in both colonial and non-colonial contexts.
True
What role did ideology play in emancipatory revolts?
Ideology often provides the justification and motivation for individuals to fight for freedom and rights.
Fill in the blank: The abolitionist movement in the United States was part of a larger _____.
emancipatory struggle
What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?
It declared the freedom of all enslaved people in Confederate-held territory.
Multiple Choice: Which document officially ended slavery in the United States? A) The Declaration of Independence B) The Emancipation Proclamation C) The Thirteenth Amendment D) The Civil Rights Act
C) The Thirteenth Amendment
Name one key figure in the abolitionist movement.
Frederick Douglass
True or False: Emancipatory revolts are only found in the context of slavery.
False
What was the outcome of the Taiping Rebellion?
It led to significant loss of life and weakened the Qing Dynasty in China.
Fill in the blank: The Zapatista uprising in Mexico is an example of a contemporary _____.
emancipatory revolt
Which social group primarily led the Zapatista uprising?
Indigenous people
Multiple Choice: The abolition of slavery in Brazil occurred in which year? A) 1888 B) 1871 C) 1865 D) 1890
A) 1888
What was the primary cause of the revolts in the Caribbean during the 19th century?
The desire for freedom from slavery and colonial rule.
True or False: Emancipatory revolts have never succeeded in achieving their goals.
False
What is the relationship between colonialism and emancipatory revolts?
Colonialism often creates conditions that lead to revolts as oppressed populations seek independence and rights.
Fill in the blank: The term ‘emancipation’ refers to the act of _____.
setting someone free from restrictions.
Which of the following is a key feature of emancipatory revolts? A) Economic gain B) Political power C) Social justice D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What role did women play in emancipatory revolts?
Women often participated actively, both as leaders and as supporters, in many revolts.