Age of Revolutions

American Revolution

100

This treaty, signed in 1783, officially recognized American independence.

Treaty of Paris

200

This document explained that people have natural rights and governments should protect those rights.

Declaration of Independence

300

What were the 3 major events mentioned in your notes that began before the American Revolution?

Boston Massacre

Boston Tea Party

Battles of Lexington and Concord

400

Britain began enforcing new taxes and regulations after this war

French and Indian War 

500

Name 1 social, political, OR global effect of the American Revolution

Political effects

• The United States became independent.
• The new country eventually established a constitutional republic.
• The Constitution created a federal government with separated powers.

Social effects

• Ideas about liberty and equality gained influence.
• Debates about slavery and who should enjoy equal rights continued.
• Women and many other groups did not receive equal political rights.

Global effects

• The revolution inspired other movements for independence and political change.
• Its ideas helped influence the French Revolution.

Causes of the French Revolution

100

The Third Estate carried much of the tax burden.

High Taxes

200

French society was divided into three estates, and privileges were distributed unequally.

Social Inequality 

300

Poor harvests caused bread prices to rise.

Food Shortages

400

France owed large amounts of money due to wars and royal spending.

Government Debt

500

Thinkers promoted liberty, equality, and government based on the people's consent.

Enlightenment Ideas

Latin American Revolution

100

Many people wanted this from European colonial rule.

Freedom

200

This leader helped lead independence movements in northern South America. 

Simón Bolívar

300

This leader helped liberate Argentina, Chile, and Peru. 

José de San Martín

400

Much of Latin America was controlled by what 2 countries 

Spain and Portugal

500

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Russian Revolution

100

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200

What was established in 1922?

Soviet Union (USSR)

300

Who led the Bolsheviks, a revolutionary socialist group?

Vladimir Lenin

400

 What kind of ideas influenced political movements and international relations throughout the 20th century?

Communist

500

The Bolsheviks promised 3 things to gain support.

 peace, land, and bread

Random

100

________ was a major political and social movement in France that began in 1789.

French Revolution

200

The two groups of people who fought in the Revolutionary War. 

Patriots and Loyalists 

300

Describe 1 of the 3 Estates of the French Revolution.

• First Estate: Clergy — members of the Catholic Church.

• Second Estate: Nobility — wealthy landowners with special privileges.

• Third Estate: Commoners, including peasants, workers, and the middle class.

400

This Revolution during the Russian Revolution had protests and strikes that led to the overthrow of Tsar Nicholas II. 

February Revolution

500

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