The Enlightenment
What philosophical movement challenged the authority of Absolute Monarchies?
The Enlightenment
What was the major cause of the American Revolution?
Taxes
What led to the French Revolution?
Who was the leader of the Haitian Revolution?
Toussaint Louverture
Who was at the top of the society in the Americas?
Peninsulares
A principle that divides government power among different branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
Checks and Balances
True/False The Declaration of Independence was not influenced by the Enlightenment
False
Which social class made up 90% of the French population during the French Revolution?
Third Estate
True/False The Haitian Revolution is the only successful slave revolt.
True
What role did Enlightenment ideas play in the revolutions in the Americas?
They inspired people to seek freedom and equality
A system that relies on the free market and the forces of supply and demand to regulate business.
Capitalism
Name 2 British advantages during the American Revolution
trained troops, ships
resources
loyalists
What was the Reign of Terror characterized by?
hasty trials and widespread executions
What inspired the Haitian Revolution?
The French Revolution
Who is nicknamed "The Liberator"?
Bolivar
An economic system where businesses operate with little to no government interference.
Laissez-Faire
Name 2 advantages of the Americans during the American Revolution
Fighting on their own soil
Strong leader in George Washington
What was a significant change in French society as a result of revolution?
the rise of nationalism and equal citizenship for men
Where did the Haitian Revolution take place?
Saint-Domingue
What led Father Miguel Hidalgo to lead a revolt in Mexico?
The ideas of the Enlightenment
What are 4 beliefs held by John Locke?
- Had a more optimistic view of human nature
- Natural rights = Rights that belonged to all humans from birth
- Argued that people should form governments to protect their rights
- Believed that if a government fails to protect people’s rights, people have the right to overthrow it
Name 3 examples of how the Enlightenment influenced the US Constitution.
They saw government as a social contract (Hobbes)
Power was divided among three branches (Montesquieu, Iroquois)
Checks and balances of those three branches (Montesquieu, Iroquois)
The Bill of Rights ensuring basic rights (Locke)
What did the Tennis Court Oath signify for the Third Estate?
A commitment to a new constitution
What was the outcome of the Haitian Revolution in 1804?
Haiti declared independence and abolished slavery
What did Simón Bolívar aim to achieve in South America?
to create a united country