What was the last battle of the American Revolution?
The Battle of Yorktown
A meeting of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd estate called by the King. The third estate was often overpowered so they left to form their own group.
Estate General
Which tax required the colonists to pay a tax on printed items such as newspapers or playing cards?
The Stamp Act
What was the main cause of the French Revolution (say the letter)? a. The peasants wanted a change and were fed up with the way the they were being treated. b. The queen took cake from the poor and ate it in front of them. c. There was a lack of fish and the rich were eating fish.
Letter choice a
How many "enemies of the revolution"/loyalists were killed during the Reign of Terror?
17,000
What is the Women's March on Versailles
When hundreds of French women marched to Versailles to demand food and that the king and queen move to Paris.
Name of play about the American Revolution and the Fathers.
Hamilton
Fight between Americans and Redcoats. A gun went off and five Americans were killed. Both sides blamed each other.
The Boston Massacre
When the third estate attacked a prison to free prisoners and steal weapons.
The storming of the Bastille.
Man who stole power in France in a Coup d'état. He saw himself as a emperor. He established public schools and brought order to France. He controlled much of Europe until he was defeated by England and Russia. Spent the rest of his life in exile on a island.
Napoleon Bonaparte.
Why did the American Patriots when the Revolutionary War? (Three Reasons)
1. Fought on their own land.
2. Help from France and Spain.
3. Determination of the people. (They needed to win)
When hundreds of patriot soldiers died from disease and severe cold.
Winter at Valley Forge
Who was Maximilian de Robespierre?
One of the most influential speakers of the French Revolution who lead the Reign of Terror.
Executive council of five men that ruled France. They created a bicameral legislature in France but they had issues and power was stolen from them.
The Directory