The Enlightenment
What was established in England with the signing of the Magna Carta?
Leaders must follow the same set of laws as their citizens
What goal do the American and French Revolutions have in common?
To end monarchy rule
France is the middle of what type of crisis at the onset of the French Revolution?
Economic Crisis
What two revolutions inspired the revolutions in Latin America?
American and French Revolution
What type of ruler was Napoleon Bonaparte?
Dictator
What ideas introduced during The Enlightenment are expressed in Democracy?
Protection of Individual Rights
What document heavily influenced the creation of the Declaration of the Rights of Man (1789)?
The Declaration of Independence (1776)
What Enlightenment idea is expressed in both the American and French declaration documents?
Governments must protect the rights of citizens
The desire to overthrow European colonial rule
What was the main goal of the Congress of Vienna?
Restore the balance of power in Europe
How did The Enlightenment ideas influence the founding of new countries?
Ideas such as separation of powers were incorporated into the founding documents of the new nations
What was the reason the American colonists begun their revolution?
They originally wanted representation in the English government before switching gears to independence
What was a result of the French Revolution?
Citizens gained more political rights
What provided Latin Americans the opportunity to rebel against European powers?
Napoleons defeat of Spain and Portugal during the Napoleonic Wars
What idea was spread throughout Europe in the aftermath of Napoleon's reign in Europe?
Napoleon
Which Enlightenment philosopher believed government should protect people's natural rights to life, liberty, and property?
John Locke
Name two acts or laws that were unpopular with the American Revolution.
Stamp Act and Townshend Acts
What social aspect contributed to the start of the French Revolution?
A growing middle class that had no political representation
Who led the Haitian slave revolt?
Toussaint Louverture
What battle was Napoleon finally defeated at?
Battle of Waterloo (1815)
The Enlightenment inspired other revolutions by supporting...
Natural Rights
Who was a general in the Continental Army and a major leader in the French Revolution?
Marquis de Lafayette
Name a difference in the reason for revolution between the American and French revolutions.
The Americans fought for independence from colonial rule, while the French fought to replace the existing political and social systems
Who is responsible for the "Grito de Dolores" (Cry of Dolores)?
Father Miguel Hidalgo
What was the result of Napoleon's first stint as Emperor in 1814?
He was exiled after being defeated by Prussian and Russian forces?