French Revolution
During the French Revolution what were the names of the 2 Higher level Estates
Clergy and Nobility
Who had the biggest signature on the Declaration of Independence
John Handcock
Philadelphia
July 4th
What was one of the many events that lead to the American Revolution
Boston Tea Party, Boston Massacre, Battle of Lexington and Concord, Tax/Acts, British Government
Who was the King of France during the French Revolution
King Louis XVI (16)
During the French Revolution what was one of the three things that lead to rising food prices
Crop deaths, inflation, extremely high taxes
Who was the Father of the Constitution
James Madison
What was the month and year of the creation of Constitution
May of 1787
During the Revolutionary War who was the commander of the American Army
George Washington
What prison did revolutionist storm during the revolution
The Bastille
Elba
What was the major weakness of the Articles of Confederation
The Federal Governments Powers/ The power to tax and make laws
What year was the new French Constitution written under the new General Assembly
1791
What was the final battle of the war where General Cornwallis surrenders to the Americans and French
The Battle of Yorktown
Where did the 3rd estate meet after leaving the Estate's General Meeting with the King
A tennis court for the Tennis Court Oath
Who was the largest by population including slaves after the revolutionary war
Virginia
What rebellion lead by a farmer against the state of Massachusetts lead government officials to realize they needed a new government
Shay's Rebellion
What date did the French Revolutionist storm the Bastille Prision
July 14, 1789
What was the major turning point battle for the colonies that convinced the French join the war
The battle of Saratoga
What were 3 of 6 new Domestic Policies that Napoleon passed after becoming Emperor
Napoleonic Code, Stabilized Economy, Created national banks, Officials based on merit, Gov-run public schools (lycees), Strong Centralized Government
Who was the American Sharpshooter that ambushed the British with new long rifles and what was new about the rifles
Daniel Morgan and grooved/ rifled barrels
What was the last colony to ratify the Constitution
Rhode Island
What year was the North West Ordinance passed
1787
After the Revolutionary war what government system was put into place
Articles of Confederation