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Karnataka State Syllabus Class 9 Social Science History Chapter 9 Revolution and Unification of Nations

Class 9 Social Science Revolution and Unification of Nations Textbook Questions and Answers

I. Fill in the blanks with suitable words :

Question :
1. The 13 colonies established by England on the Atlantic coast was called _______ .
2. The representatives of the 13 colonies met for in 1774 at _______ .
3. Declaration of America’s independence happened on _______ .
4. The writer of Spirit of Laws was _______ .
5. The army ‘Young Italy’ was formed by _______ .
6. The philosophy of ‘blood and steel’ was advocated by _______ .
Answer :
1. The New English Colonies
2. Philadelphia
3.4th July 1776
4. Montesquieu
5. Mazzini
6. Ottoman Bismark

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II. Answer the following questions :

Question 1.
Mention the causes for the American War of Independence.
Answer :
England established 13 colonies on the Atlantic Ocean. They were called the New English colonies. These colonies rose against the motherland at the end of the 18th century.

The causes were as follows.

  1. The rise of nationalism among the people of colonies.
  2. The effects of ‘Seven years War
  3. England Levied different new taxes on the colonies to maintain its expenditure during the continuous wars with France.
  4. The stamp Act, Navigation Act, Sugar Act, taxes on glass, paper, tea, etc. were opposed by Americans
  5. Some writers like Thomas Paine, John Adams, Samuel, Adams, John Edward Coke, Benjamin Franklin and other inspired Americans to rise against England.

Question 2.
Explain the significance of the American war of independence.
Answer :

  1. The American war of independence was the first of its kind in the history of the world.
  2. This Revolution was an inspiration for the French Revolution. Many soldiers and leaders who took part in the American Revolution, participated in their home Revolution.
  3. The Colonies of other countries America fought against their mother countries in inspired by the success of the American war of independence.
  4. America became a Republic having 52 states in the Union. The new country was named the ‘United States of America’
  5. The U.S.A. emerged as the most powerful and advanced country in the world.

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Question 3.
How were economic factors responsible for the French Revolution?
Answer :
France was an agriculture-dominated nation. Inspite of advance in agricultural practices, production lagged behind. The yield from land was very low. Farmers the most affected. Famines were frequent. As a result there used to be revolts and riots for food. Industries were under the control of trade unions. Due to internal strife and interference from authorities the development of these unions was sluggish. Hence the productivity was low. Thus the agricultural and industrial factors were responsible for the French Revolution.

Question 4.
What was the role of Garibaldi in Italy’s unification?
Answer :
Garibaldi was basically a soldier and fighter. He joined young Italy established by Mazzini. After that, he constituted his own army called ‘Red Brigade’. With this army, he fought against France and conquered Naples and Sicily and merged them with Sardinia. Then he fought with Austria.

Garibaldi joined hands with Mazzini and count Kavoor for the unification of Italy. All of them unitedly fought for the cause and finally achieved it and made Rome it’s capital.

Question 5.
Who was the architect of the unification of Germany? Write a note on him.
Answer :
Ottoman Bismark was called the architect of German unification. He began his career as a government servant, served at various levels, then became the parliament member, as an ambassador and also as a member of the ‘Association of German states’.

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He decided to drive out Austrians from Germany. And to make Prussia as the center of the unification of Germany. His policy to achieve his goal was ‘Blood and Steel’. So he declared war against Denmark. Austria, France, and other countries. He achieved his goal and made the Prussian king. William its the emperor of Germany.