Divine Right of Kings
This system was used to pass down land and titles from the Monarch in exchange for taxes, armies, and loyalty.
Feudalism
The Separation of Powers refers to the idea that
Power should be separated in government, so that one person does not hold all of the power.
This was the first and only successful slave revolt in history.
Haitian Revolution
He was the first President of the US and commanded the Continental Army during the American Revolution
George Washington
These are the first ten amendments of the Constitution that guarantee the protection of individual rights by the government
Bill of Rights
This plague killed tens of millions worldwide
Bubonic Plague
The agreement for the government to protect an individual’s natural rights is known as
Social Contract
The American Revolution started when this happened
Lexington and Concord/Brits tried to take their guns/ammo
This man conquered most of Europe during the French Revolution.
Napoleon Bonaparte
The Haitian Revolution was directly inspired by what document?
Napoleonic Code
This justification used by monarchs allowed them absolute control over their country
Divine Right of Kings
The Natural Rights right theory includes everyone should have the right to
Life Liberty and Property
This revolution involved removing a King from power without any loss of life.
Glorious Revolution
A famous poet, writer, and director, writing some of the biggest plays during the Northern Renaissance
William Shakespeare
This was the first system of government that the US had where states had all of the power and the central government was weak
Articles of Confederation
This was a series of conflicts between France and Great Britain
Hundred Years War
This was a system of laws used in France to hold people accountable and provide equal opportunity for all French citizens
Napoleonic Code
This early period of the French Revolution was considered terrifying as thousands were executed by guillotine
Reign of Terror
He is credited for writing a majority of the Declaration of Independence and was eventually a President of the US
Thomas Jefferson
Which two Enlightenment ideas inspired the Declaration of Independence?
Social Contract, Natural Rights
This reformation movement began when Martin Luther challenged the corrupt practices of the church.
Protestant Reformation
Portraying real life situations and human behavior in art is
Humanism
This group led the organization of France during the peak of the Revolution and led the “Reign of Terror” resulting in thousands being executed by the guillotine
Committee of Public Safety
A former slave, helped lead the initial slave revolt in Haiti
Toussaint Louverture
This document established that the King was not above the law, and that their power would be checked by a Parliament
Magna Carta