Absolutism
Define Absolutism
When one individual controls all the political power in a country.
French Queen known as Madam Defecit
Marie Antoinette
Both the Glorious Revolution and the American Revolution led to a constitution and a bill of rights. One key difference is that
The Glorious Revolution was non-violent
who inspired the declaration of independence.
john locke
Sun King who Built the Palace of Versailles
Louis XIV
List 3 causes of French debt
Queen
Palace of Versailles
American Revolution
King and Queen of England because of the Glorious Revolution
William and Mary
what is the idea that all forms of government should be equal in the power they hold
separation of powers
Spanish King who created the Spanish Armada
Phillip II
Era in the French Revolution where 17,000 died. Led by Robespierre and the Committees of Public Safety
Reign of Terror
List 2 things protected in the English Bill of Rights
Trial by jury
Protection from cruel and unusual Punishment
Freedom of Religion
what does laizez faire mean?
a free market economy
Russian Tsar who cared for his people and wanted to learn about them but who would also hang his enemies from the palace walls
Peter the Great
The Ancien Regime created 3 estates. When the 1st and 2nd estates refused to be taxed at the Estates General the 3rd estate formed the ______ ______ and took a ____ _____ ____
National Assembly, Tennis Court Oath
Bread Riots, Women's March on Versailles
what was the main cause of the enlightenment?
absolutism and the power of the monarchy
Catherine the Great is an example of this type of absolute monarch who implements enlightenment ideas like public education
Enlightened Despot
Both the American and French Revolution were caused by taxes, anger with kings, and enlightenment ideas. One key difference is that the American Revolution ended with a _____ and the French Revolution ended with _____
President, dictator
President, Napoleon
President Washington, Emperor Napoleon
This Author of the Declaration of the Right of Woman pointed out how women were left out of government in France. She was later executed for her ideas
Olympes de Gouges
what is a social contract?
an agreement by which people gave up their freedom to a powerful government in order to avoid chaos