Enlightenment
American Revolution
French Revolution
Haitian Revolution
Miscellaneous
100

What were the writers of the Enlightenment primarily interested in?

Changing the relationship between the people and their government. 

100

The United States, was a Colony of?

(The original 13 colonies)

Great Britian.


100

How many estates were recognized during the French Revolution?

3!

First Estate: Clergy, including members of the church.

Second Estate: Nobility, consisted of the aristocrats and nobles.

Third Estate: Commoners, middles class including the peasants.

100

Haiti was a colony of? 

France 

100

How many years did the French Revolution last?

10 years
200

I am a British writer and philosopher who advocated for women's rights. I am? 

I am Mary Wollstonecraft. 

200

When writing the Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson was inspired by?  

John Locke.

200
Which group in French society was the only one that paid any taxes to the French government?

Third Estate.

200
Who led the Haitian Revolution?

Toussaint Louverture.

200

I am a French military leader and emperor who rose to power by creating a civil code and reinstated slavery. Who am I? 

I am Napolean Bonaparte. 

300

I believe that the church and state should remain separate from one another. Who am I?

I am Voltaire.

300

Fill in the blank, The Declaration of Independence states which 3 natural rights; Life, Liberty, and ______________?

Persuit of happiness. 

300

What was the cause of the French Revolution? 

The citizens of France were inspired by the American Revolution, as the third estate began to fight for their rights including; poverty, food shortages, lack of homes. 

300

Why did France want to keep Haiti as French Colony?

Haiti was the world's #1 sugar exporter. 
300

I created the idea of three separate branches, on order to have checks and balances. Who am I? 

I am Montesquieu.

400

I believe in our natural rights to life, liberty, and property. I am? 

I am Locke. 

400

What caused the American Revolution? 

The American Revolution was caused by a combination of political, economic, and social factors. Colonists were frustrated by British taxes, like the Stamp and Tea Act. 

400

What was unfair about the Estates in France each having one vote? 

The population of the third estate was significantly larger than the first two combined, the majority had NO say in the government. 

400

What is the primary reason the Haitian people revolted? 

Brutal treatment and exploitation of enslaved individuals. 

400

What are the three branches of government? 

Legislative, Executive, Judicial. 

500

I believe in a Social Contract, an agreement between the government and the people. I am?

I am Rousseau.

500

A saying that became most popular during the American Revolution was? 

"Taxation without Representation"

500

Why did Robespierre lead the Reign of Terror?

He helped the first estate regain power over protesters. 

500

The Haitian Revolution was most significant for establishing what? 

Haiti became the first independent republic and the second independent country in the Americas.

500

How old is Mrs. Heard?

28