Absolute Rulers
This ruler was known for executing anyone who disagreed with him
Ivan the Terrible
John Locke claimed people had a right to life, liberty and _________
property
This part of the constitution guarantees certain freedoms
Bill of Rights
Who was in the 1st Estate?
Clergy
What device was used for executions?
**Double Points if you can explain why!**
guillotine
Who was the first commander-in-chief of the U.S.?
George Washington
Rebuilt Russia to make it more European and powerful
Peter the Great
A social contract is an agreement between:
the government and the people
The Boston __________________ resulted in 5 civilian deaths
Massacre
What specific event inspired the French Revolution?
American Revolution
This 1 year period resulted in up to 40,000 executions
Reign of Terror
This king was overthrown in the French Revolution
Louis XIV
This king was known as the Sun King
Louis XIV
Who was the first to introduce the idea of separation of power?
Montesquieu
The American Revolution was based on ideas from ________________________
The Enlightenment
Ideas from __________________ inspired the revolution
the Enlightenment
Who was the last person executed during the Reign of Terror?
Robespierre
This man was the head of the Reign of Terror
Robespierre
The belief that God chose them to rule
The Divine Right of Kings
What philosopher said "I disagree with what you say, but will defend to the death your right to say it"?
Voltaire
This Act placed a tax on every document
Stamp Act
Which party takes control of the National Assembly?
The Jacobins
***Double Points!!***
In this event, the people of France raid a prison for weapons and ammoStorming of the Bastille
This person established a new legal code for France
Napoleon
Which Enlightenment philosopher believed absolute monarchy is best, because people are naturally bad and chaotic
Thomas Hobbes
**Double Points**
Enlightenment leaders believed that the use of __________ could develop a perfect society.
Reason
High taxes were important, but more important to the colonists was a lack of ______________________
representation
***Double Points***
The 3rd Estate leaves the Estates General and forms the ___________________
National Assembly
This French Revolution document is equivalent to the U.S. Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen
****Double Points!****
Who was the king of England during the American Revolution?
King George