Political and Industrial Revolutions

Question 1

Why was the steam engine’s invention by James Watt so significant?

Answer 1

It meant that it wasn’t necessary to locate bodies of water to supply power, and steam boats and railroad engines could transport goods to other places.

Question 2

Louis XIV ruled over what country from 1643- 1715?

Answer 2

France

Question 3

Why was King Louis XVI (1774-1792) controversial?

Answer 3

1. He tried to impose taxes on the undertaxed aristocrats.

2. Granted rights to Protestants

Question 4

What was the French Revolution?

Answer 4

(1789-1799) Monarchy was overthrown and radical restructing was forced upon the Roman Catholic Church.

Question 5

What was the conflict between England, Scotland, and Ireland?

Answer 5

constitutional issue of the relationship between the King and Parliament. Question of England was to have limited constitutional monarchy or absolute monarchs.

Question 6

What was the “Triennial Act (1641)”? passed by the Houes of Commons.

Answer 6

Provided that no more than 3 years should pass between parliaments.

Question 7

The English Declaration of Rights (1689) declared:

Answer 7

1. King couldn’t be Roman Catholic.
2. A standing army in time of peace as illegal without Parliamentary approval
3. Taxation was illegal without Parliamentary consent
4. Excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishments were prohibited
5. Right to trial by jury uarantted
6. Free lections to Parliament would be held