American Revolution
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1776
What event began the French Revolution?
Storming of the Bastille
What time period included the killing of many political opponents and a prevalence of spies?
Reign of Terror
What were the 3 causes of the Latin American revolts?
Enlightenment; American Revolution; French Revolution
What new method of execution was used during the French Revolution that was seen as an improvement from the medieval torture methods used previously?
Guillotine
What is the Quartering Act?
American colonists forced to house and feed British troops
The majority of people in France in the late 1700s belonged to what social group?
Third Estate
What was Napoleon's last battle?
Battle of Waterloo?
What areas of land are included in Latin America?
Mexico, Central America, Caribbean Islands, and South America
Why did European rulers denounce the French Revolution?
They did not want it to spread o their countries
What did the American colonists protest as “taxation without representation”?
the Stamp Act
How did the French respond to threats of revolution
By becoming more radical
What was the name of the council of 12 that ruled after Louis XVI?
Committee of Public Safety
What 3 countries did Napoleon influence that led to revolts in Latin America?
Portugal; Spain; France
What was the series of meetings that reshaped Europe?
Congress of Vienna
Where did George Washington's army spend a cold and sickly winter?
Valley Forge
What was the name of the radical political group that killed Louis XVI?
Jacobins
What 2 places was Napoleon exiled to?
Elba; St. Helena
Name 5 countries in Latin America that revolted:
Chile; Peru; Argentina; Mexico; Haiti; Venezuela; Brazil
What was the French Revolution a reaction to?
Influence of and privileges granted to the First and Second Estates
What battle ended the American Revolutionary War?
Yorktown
What was the slogan of the revolutionary leaders in the French Revolution?
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
What did Napoleon sell to make money for his war?
Louisiana Territory
Name one of the people that led a revolt in Latin America
Toussaint L’Ouverture; Simón Bolívar; and José de San Martín
What groups make up the Third Estate?
Bourgeoisie; working class