Enlightenment
From 1650 to 1800, European philosophers began rethinking old ideas about government, religion, economics that led to an era known as the Enlightenment. This era was also called the what?
Age of Reason
Which of the following works included essays and sketches on a wide variety of political, scientific, and cultural ideas.
Encyclopedia
Which war, fought between England and France in both Europe and North America, changed the relationship between England and the colonies after England incurred massive war debts?
The French and Indian War
This is the term for discussion parties that began in France after the Enlightenment
Salons
What is a coup d’état?
An overthrow of government
What is the idea that the economy thrives when the government does not interfere?
Laissiez-Faire
This philosopher during the Enlightenment was very instrumental in the decreased capital punishment. He felt like the punishment should fit the crime and not be overly severe and torturing
Beccaria
Which treaty, signed in 1783 after the end of the Revolutionary War, granted the United States independence from Britain and all lands east of the Mississippi River?
The Treaty of Paris
In 1793, this Radical slowly gained control of the National Convention. This led to the Reign of Terror.
Maximilien Robespierre
Name 2 countries Napoleon was unable to conquer
England and Russia
Montesquieu believed in separation of powers: divide power among 3 branches of government...what were are the 3 branches of government in the US?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
What are the United States first 10 Amendments?
What was the famous slogan that led to American revolts against the British following heavy taxes?
"No taxation without representation"
Which Estate in France paid the HIGHEST taxes?
The Third Estate
Louisiana Territory
This philosopher believed that kings should be overthrown if they violate people's personal freedoms
John Locke
According to Adam Smith, price is determined by ______ & ________
Supply & Demand
What was the event when British soldiers fired into a crowd of an angry colonist mob that killed 5 colonists?
The Boston Massacre
Radicals stormed this place to seize weapons back from the French Government
Bastille
This was attended by Conservatives from various nations to restore Europe the way it was before Napoleon
The Congress of Vienna
Social Contract
This is an economic model based on private ownership of property & desire to make profits (Adam Smith's theory)
Capitalism
What was the final battle of General Cornwallis where he surrendered to American patriots along with French fleet ships?
The Battle of Yorktown
Maximilien Robespierre was a radical that led this movement killing thousands of loyalist to the king of France
The Reign of Terror
What were the 3 social classes in the era following Napoleon in Europe
Liberals, Conservatives, and Radicals