Answer Form Exam 2 History of the Modern World Since 1750
Name: Sarah Lugo
Student 13612662
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Ques on 1. The Dual Revolu on
A. The dual revolu on was a very pivotal moment in pre-modern history. This era represents the
modernisa on of the world and people outgrowing and wan ng change in old regimes. The dual
revolu on overtakes the old hierarchical society and all its structural norms.
B. Time & Place: The industrial revolu on took place in England and started around 1760 and ended
around 1840. The French Revolu on took place around 1789 and ended with the third phase around
1799.
C. The Industrial revolu on was fuelled by increase in popula on and the rise in knowledge on modern
day medicine and be er hygiene and health condi ons which required technological and scien c
innova ons. As well as the enclosure movement which consisted of enclosing small pieces of land into
larger farms, where greater produc on could take place as well as the rise in Urbanisa on and the
need for labour in rural areas which was taken over by machines.
Enlightened thinking of French people was relevant in the French Revolu on, the people wanted to
separate the government into sec ons and abolish absolute rulers. A great deal of in uence came from
the American revolu on happening at the me where the French were greatly inspired by the
American cons tu on and the idea of three branches in government just how Montesquieu had
theorised with Trias Poli ca. In addi on, Rosseau also cri qued French hierarchical society and
suggested that the general will should create a social contract in which people combined all their
individuals wills and desire for the general bene t of the popula on.
Ques on 2. The Frankfurter Parliament (Frankfurt Assembly)
A. The Frankfurt Assembly was the result of poli cal unity in Germany that was assembled to bring a
uni ed Germany into crea on, a Germany that is liberal and cons tu onal.
B. Time & Place: this took place in 1848 in Germany but unfortunately failed in 1849.
C. The situa on in Germany at the me was that there was rivalry between Austria and Prussia on who
should control Germany, therefore failed at se ng up a democra c Germany, which was a great part of
modern history. As a result, the Frankfurt Assembly came into being a er a collapse of the German
government in March of 1848. The Frankfurt Assembly strived to represent the moral compass of their
people on a wider scale, but unfortunately the delegates had no power to make this possible and failed
at doing so. Therefore, riots broke out against the Frankfurt Assembly which caused them to call the
Prussian forces to support them
Ques on 3. The Dutch Cul va on/Culture System; in around 150 words.
Name: Sarah Lugo
Student 13612662
number:
Ques on 1. The Dual Revolu on
A. The dual revolu on was a very pivotal moment in pre-modern history. This era represents the
modernisa on of the world and people outgrowing and wan ng change in old regimes. The dual
revolu on overtakes the old hierarchical society and all its structural norms.
B. Time & Place: The industrial revolu on took place in England and started around 1760 and ended
around 1840. The French Revolu on took place around 1789 and ended with the third phase around
1799.
C. The Industrial revolu on was fuelled by increase in popula on and the rise in knowledge on modern
day medicine and be er hygiene and health condi ons which required technological and scien c
innova ons. As well as the enclosure movement which consisted of enclosing small pieces of land into
larger farms, where greater produc on could take place as well as the rise in Urbanisa on and the
need for labour in rural areas which was taken over by machines.
Enlightened thinking of French people was relevant in the French Revolu on, the people wanted to
separate the government into sec ons and abolish absolute rulers. A great deal of in uence came from
the American revolu on happening at the me where the French were greatly inspired by the
American cons tu on and the idea of three branches in government just how Montesquieu had
theorised with Trias Poli ca. In addi on, Rosseau also cri qued French hierarchical society and
suggested that the general will should create a social contract in which people combined all their
individuals wills and desire for the general bene t of the popula on.
Ques on 2. The Frankfurter Parliament (Frankfurt Assembly)
A. The Frankfurt Assembly was the result of poli cal unity in Germany that was assembled to bring a
uni ed Germany into crea on, a Germany that is liberal and cons tu onal.
B. Time & Place: this took place in 1848 in Germany but unfortunately failed in 1849.
C. The situa on in Germany at the me was that there was rivalry between Austria and Prussia on who
should control Germany, therefore failed at se ng up a democra c Germany, which was a great part of
modern history. As a result, the Frankfurt Assembly came into being a er a collapse of the German
government in March of 1848. The Frankfurt Assembly strived to represent the moral compass of their
people on a wider scale, but unfortunately the delegates had no power to make this possible and failed
at doing so. Therefore, riots broke out against the Frankfurt Assembly which caused them to call the
Prussian forces to support them
Ques on 3. The Dutch Cul va on/Culture System; in around 150 words.
