Absolutism
Enlightenment Philosophers
Revolutions/Leaders
French/English Revolutions
Latin/Haitian/American Revolutions
100

What IS Absolutism?

When a ruler has absolute power

100

Who is not an Enlightenment thinker: Rosseau, Locke, Voltaire, or Obama?

Obama

100

What does "revolution" mean?

A sudden change in political authority 

100

What was the main cause of the "Glorious Revolution" in England?

A Catholic King (James II) ignored the parliament and appointed Catholics to important government positions. This outraged the English people, because the majority of them were Protestant.

100

Why did the American Colonists rebel against the British?

Taxation without representation!

200

True or false: Most absolute monarchies ended by the 18th century

false

200

According to Thomas Hobbes, what kind of ruler do people need, and why?

People need an absolute ruler because we are naturally greedy and selfish and can not be trusted to rule ourselves

200

What are THREE major factors that lead to revolutions?

economic inequality, political oppression, social injustice, corrupt government, external influence, and differing beliefs

200

True or False: England remained Catholic after the Glorious Revolution.

False

200

What caused the Haitian Revolution? 

Haiti was a slave colony of the French. 

300

What are the two types of absolute monarchies and what do they mean?

Hereditary - your family has ruled, so you inherited the rule.

Divine Right - God grants the king/queen the power and right to rule. 

300

What are the three "Natural Rights" according to John Locke?

Life, liberty, and property

300

Who is known as the "Great Liberator" in Latin America?

Simon Bolivar

300

What were the "Three Estates" in France?

The social classes. Church leaders (first), wealthy nobles (second), and peasants (third)
300

What was the result of the Haitian Revolution?

Haiti overthrew the French slaveowners and established the Republic of Haiti

400

Which absolute ruler, nicknamed the "Sun King," persecuted Protestants, and taxed the third estate to fund wars against the English?

King Louis XIV

400

What is the "Social Contract" according to Rousseau? 

The agreement people make with their governments. People obey the laws from the government, and the government in turn protects their rights. 


400

Which revolution was the only revolution to be relatively peaceful, ending with a "bloodless coup"? 

The Glorious Revolution (English Civil War)

400

What was the main cause of the French Revolution?

The third estate (~98% of the population of France) paid over 90% of the taxes in France. These taxes were used for expensive projects that only benefited the first and second estates. 
400

What were Mestizos?

People of mixed native Latin American and European ancestry. 

500

Which Russian King westernized Russia and implemented reforms that helped his people?

Peter the Great

500
What is the main similarity and the main difference between the beliefs of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke?

They both believed the people needed a monarchy. However, Hobbes wanted an absolute monarchy, while Locke wanted a constitutional monarchy

500

What are the FIVE revolutions we talked about this semester?

English, American, French, Haitian, Latin American 

500

What was the result of the French Revolution?

The revolution was eventually ended by Napoleon Bonaparte, who then made himself into a military dictator. 

500

What are the three main causes of the Latin American revolutions?

Enlightenment thinkers, the other revolutions in contemporary history, and mistreatment of native populations

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