American Rev.
Which country colonized the United States?
Great Britain
Which Estate was taxed the most?
Third Estate
Who was the leader of the Haitian Revolution?
Toussaint Louverture
Name one country that Simon Bolivar helped gain their independence.
Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Bolivia, Peru, Venezuela
Who discovered the island of Hispaniola in 1492?
Columbus
Name 3 of the 13 original colonies.
New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
What were the jobs of the Second Estate in France?
Nobles (Lords and Ladies)
What country colonized Haiti?
France
Who helped Mexico gain their independence?
Miguel Hidalgo
What device did Robespierre use to execute people in France?
Guillotine
Which document separated the colonists from Great Britain and challenged King George III?
Declaration of Independence
Ideas of new government could spread easily to neighboring countries who had monarchs
What was special about the Haitian Revolution?
What 2 countries colonized Latin America?
Spain and Portugal
Who never really said "The British are coming"?
Paul Revere
What event caused colonists to hate British soldiers even more, although propaganda made the event seem worse than it was?
Boston Massacre
Needed a strong leader after the chaos/bad government (military, laws, empire)
What crops made Haiti valuable to France?
Sugar and Coffee
What were the names of the mixed race people in Latin America that wanted the same opportunities as the white classes?
Mulattoes and Mestizos
Who helped Argentina gain independence?
Jose de San Martin
What phrase did colonists use to fight against taxes? (4 words)
"No Taxation Without Representation"
What was special about Napoleon's coronation?
He crowned himself emperor, did not let someone else crown him
What happened in Haiti after the revolution that caused problems in their economy and government?
Double Debt from France and corrupt leaders in the government
What were creoles afraid of during the Revolution?
Having the lower classes (Native or Slaves) gain more rights/opportunities
What is the name of the island where Haiti is?