Enlightenment
What invention allowed for Enlightenment ideas to spread across the globe?
The Printing Press
Charles II was a...
Catholic
Why did Great Britain increase taxes on the colonists?
To pay for the French Indian War
The percent of the population which were in the third estates.
97%
Define the Enlightenment
the widespread promotion of individualism and reason- not faith and traditional rules
What was the name of the system operated in England for over 800 years? List the classes.
Feudalism
King, Nobles, Knights, Peasants
The slogan for the Colonists un response to taxes going up.
No Taxation without Representation
Describe the war within in France leading up to the French Revolution.
Protestants vs Catholics
What did the Enlightenment challenge?
the idea of Divine Right (God giving power to kings to rule)
What was the first major challenge to the Feudal system?
The Magna Carta
Name of document declaring independence for Colonists from British.
The Declaration of Independence
The name of the meeting called by King Louis XVI and for what reason.
The Estates General. To increase taxes
What were the contributions of the Enlightenment?
(at least 2)
belief in progress
importance of the individual
challenge authority
reduce power of religion
Why was the Glorious Revolution called: Glorious?"
James II fled without bloodshed, change of power non violent
What influenced the colonists to rebel?
Enlightenment- John Locke.
Rights taken away, overthrow government
The symbolic start of the French Revolution
Storming of Bastille
Compare and Contrast Thomas Hobbes & John Locke
Hobbes- absolute monarchy needed to maintain control
Locke- natural rights
The system of Government created under the English Bill of Rights.
Constitutional Monarchy
The US government is separated into three branches of government. List them:
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judiciary Branch
Describe the Tennis Court Oath. Why and outcome.
Locked out of all council rooms. Created new constitution and created the National Assembly.