absolute monarchs
what is an absolute monarch?
Ruler/king with all power over everything
What is the enlightenment?
European philosophers rethinking old ideas abt government, religion, and ecenomics
Who did they want freedom from?
Brittian
How many estates were there?
3 estates
What influenced the to switch governments?
The French and American Revolution
Who was France's king?
Louis XIV
What is a social contract?
Its a agreement for individual freedom
Were the colonists dependent or independent from Britain
Independent
How was the 3rd estate treated?
They payed 50%of taxes and were starved
Who was at the bottom of social class?
Indians and African Slaves
What government was it switched to after absolute monarchy?
Limited monarchy
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To give people their unalienable rights
What day was the Declaration of Independence?
July 4th, 1776
Which estate was the largest?
3rd estate
Who embraced enlightenment ideas?
The creoles
What did the Parliament require new monarchs to sign?
The Bill of Rights
True or False:
Were the same freedoms applied women and slaves?
True
Why was the declaration of independence such a significant document?
It guaranteed the freedom and rights
What lead to the national assembly?
The unfair hierarchy and voting
How many countries gained independence?
what led the citizens to overthrow absolute monarchy?
Citizens weren't treated equally.
How did the Enlightenment Thinkers impact the world today?
Their ideas led to more rights and change in government.
How did the American Revolution inspire other countries?
It showed them they could have their own individual rights
What marked the beginning of the French Revolution?
Storming of Bastille
Who did Latin America become dependent on?
USA