Philosophies
According to the social contract, what do people give up in order to live in a society?
Individual freedoms (ability to do whatever they want)
Which country did the 13 colonies rebel against?
England
When did Napoleon rise to power?
After the French Revolution deposed (removed) the monarchy
What invention helped to spread the ideas of the Enlightenment, Scientific Revolution, and the Reformation?
The Print Press
How did the Revolutions in America and France influence Revolutions in Latin America?
Showed that people could overthrow unjust governments
What are the three natural rights John Locke listed?
Life, Liberty, and Property
What country did Haiti rebel against and win independence?
France
King Louis XVI
What is the Purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To protect the rights of citizens
Which Enlightenment Philosopher influenced the this passage of the Declaration of Independence?
"...that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”
John Locke
The U.S. has three branches of government. Which philosopher would support this idea?
Montesquieu
How did the American Revolution inspire the French Revolution?
It showed that people have the power to overthrow their government.
Who said "Let them eat cake?
Marie Antoinette
Prior to the Constitution, what document formed America's first government?
The Articles of Confederation
This is the belief that people should be loyal to their nation rather than to kings
Nationalism
What right is this quote from Voltaire referring to? ?I do not agree with a word you say but will defend to the death your right to say it.
Freedom of Speech
The French and Indian War
What country did Napoleon fail to invade due to an early winter?
Russia
What event (Major topic studied) happened between the Scientific Revolution and the American Revolution?
The Enlightenment
How did the Enlightenment influence Revolutions in Latin America? (2 answers)
Gave ideas on what a fair, or just, government should be and gave justification for rebellion.
He believed that people are selfish, evil and greedy by nature and that an absolute monarchy is needed to keep society in order.
Thomas Hobbes
Haiti, Brazil, Mexico, and South America all have what in common?
They were colonies who successfully revolted against colonial rule.
After Napoleon was defeated, what happened to him?
He was exiled
What device was used during the Reign of Terror as a humane way of execution?
Guillotine
“We the People of the United States..."
What terms summarizes the relationship of citizens and government?
Social Contract.
the people are agreeing to cooperate to form a government.