C. The French and American Revolutions were caused by a growing middle class. The middle classes in both societies were well educated and growing in wealth due to global trade and commerce. However, due to the monarchical rules, land owners typically received more benefits. The middle class was left with little to no voice in the government yet money to be taxed.
Haiti was a slave-led revolt leading to independence from France. Brazil was a peaceful negotiation giving Brazil independence from Portugal. Mexico was a poor/lower class movement to gain independence from Mexico. Leadership for the Mexican revolution were educated in American government and were middle class however.
D. The British had a navy, professional army, a blockade, and mercenaries
Operation Barbarossa was the code name for the German military invasion of U.S.S.R (Soviet Union). The invasion was launched on June 22, 1941. Hitler stated that "when the attack on Russia starts, the world will hold its breath." Once winter came around in Russia, German operations were abandoned. Hitler's plan had failed, which was to take control of the Soviet Union before winter.
W.E.B Du Bois and Ida B. Wells
The NAACP or The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, was founded in 1909 as a bi-racial organization to advance justice and opportunities for African Americans. It is still extremely active and significant in working towards reacial equality today.
