Absolutism
Define Absolutism
When one individual controls all the political power in a country.
The first battle of the Revolution or the shot heard around the world
Battle of Lexington and Concord
French Queen known as Madam Defecit
Marie Antoinette
Both the Glorious Revolution and the American Revolution led to a constitution and a bill of rights. One key difference is that
The Glorious Revolution was non-violent
what was the main cause of the enlightenment?
the scientific revolution, the renaissances and the reformation
Sun King who Built the Palace of Versailles
Louis XIV
List 3 causes of the American Revolution
Proclamation line of 1763
Taxation without Representation
Quartering Act
Boston Massacre
End of Salutary Neglect
French and Indian War
Common Sense
List 3 causes of French debt
Queen
Palace of Versailles
American Revolution
King and Queen of England because of the Glorious Revolution
William and Mary
the believe that humans have their own rights, not following the govt or ruler?
what is natural rights?
Spanish King who created the Spanish Armada
Phillip II
The French Revolution was often criticized for being too violent during the march on Versailles, the storming of the Bastille and the Reign of Terror. The American revolution also involved violent protests like
Sons of Liberty, Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party
Era in the French Revolution where 17,000 died. Led by Robespierre and the Committees of Public Safety
Reign of Terror
List 2 things protected in the English Bill of Rights
Trial by jury
Protection from cruel and unusual Punishment
Freedom of Religion
what did john locke feel was the purpose of government?
to secure and protect the natural rights of people
Russian Tsar who cared for his people and wanted to learn about them but who would also hang his enemies from the palace walls
Peter the Great
Author of Common Sense
Thomas Paine
The Ancien Regime created 3 estates. When the 1st and 2nd estates refused to be taxed at the Estates General the 3rd estate formed the ______ ______ and took a ____ _____ ____
National Assembly, Tennis Court Oath
Bread Riots, Women's March on Versailles
the idea that sacrificing some individual freedom to help benefit the government is
Catherine the Great is an example of this type of absolute monarch who implements enlightenment ideas like public education
Enlightened Despot
Although Americans looked like they might lose the war from lack of supplies and organization, as well as small pox and a harsh winter, the americans won because... (give 3)
French Aid
George Washington
Guerilla War
American Long Rifle
Both the American and French Revolution were caused by taxes, anger with kings, and enlightenment ideas. One key difference is that the American Revolution ended with a _____ and the French Revolution ended with _____
President, dictator
President, Napoleon
President Washington, Emperor Napoleon
This Author of the Declaration of the Right of Woman pointed out how women were left out of government in France. She was later executed for her ideas
Olympes de Gouges
the idea that government should not have more power than the other, power among govt should be equal
what is separation of powers?