American Revolution
Who was the British Monarch during the American Revolution
King George III
Who was King of France when the Revolution began?
King Louis XVI
What term is used for the Russian ruler?
Czar or Tsar
Which revolution happened first?
Who describes the patriots?
Colonists that opposed British rule and supported the revolution
What is a sudden, complete, or significant change in a government called?
Revolution
What was the Estates-General?
A meeting of representatives from the three Estates in France
Who led the Bolshevik Revolution?
Vladimir Lenin
What was the outcome of Czar Nicholas II after the February Revolution?
He abdicated the throne
Who describes the loyalists?
Colonists that loved King George III and were loyal to him and his taxes
What role did France play in the American Revolutionary War?
They provided financial and military support to colonists.
What did the French motto "liberte, egalite, fraternite"
Liberty, equality, fraternity
What was a major failure of Russia's Provisional Government?
Continued involvement in WWI
What major event led to significant social changes in Russia before the revolution?
World War I
What was one of the long-term impacts of the Russian Revolution on the world?
Spread of communism as a political ideology
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Declared the colonies free from British rule
What was the Reign of Terror?
A period of intense violence led by Robespierre
What was the outcome of the Bolshevik Revolution?
Establishment of communism in Russia
Which war further weakened Russia in the early 20th century?
World War I
How did the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen impact French society?
Inspired people to fight for equality and rights
What was one cause of the American Revolution?
British taxation without representation
Who was Robespierre?
A leader during the French Revolution known for his role in the Reign of Terror
What was one demand of the protesters during the February Revolution?
Ending food rationing.
What does "coup d'état" mean?
Sudden seizure of power
What was one major cause of resentment towards British rule?
Growing resentment towards British policies perceived as unfair to the colonies