English Civil War
In the English Civil War, who were the citizens / Parliamentarians trying to overthrow?
King Charles I / the Monarchy
What was one of the main grievances (complaints) the colonists had about the British Parliament that led to a revolution?
The colonists had no representation in Parliament
What group of people was taxed the most in France prior to the revolution?
Third Estate
What did the Haitian Revolution inspire other colonies in the Americas to do?
Fight for independence
Define the term “Nationalism”.
Love or pride in one’s own country
What form of government did the English Bill of Rights call for?
Limited monarchy / government
The American Revolution inspired what other revolution?
French Revolution
What was one success of Napoleon Bonaparte?
*Answers may vary* Napoleonic Code, creating a fair legal system, Confederation of the Rhine, etc.
Who was the leader of the slave revolt in Haiti?
Toussaint L’Ouverture
When Napoleon took over Europe, the idea of nationalism spread, which led to independence movements where?
Latin American countries (Haiti, Mexico, South America)
The Glorious Revolution directly led to what new form of government for Britain?
Constitutional Monarchy
What ideals of the American Revolution inspired the French Revolution?
Liberty for all, freedom
How did Napoleon Bonaparte rise to power in France?
He was a successful French General during the Revolution.
Where did Miguel Hidalgo start a revolution?
Mexico
The English Bill of Rights, the U.S. Bill of Rights, and the French Declaration of the Rights of Man all were inspired by ideas from what movement?
The Enlightenment
The English Bill of Rights declared that Parliament had more power than who?
The King/Queen
What was one way the colonists showed resistance to Britain / Parliament?
Protesting taxes
What was the difference between liberals and conservatives?
Liberals wanted a democracy, Conservatives wanted a monarchy
What ended as more countries in the Americas became independent? (Hint: who no longer had power/control in the Americas?)
European Colonial Rule
Why was Napoleon’s Continental System a failure?
It disrupted trade for many European countries, not just Britain
What was one cause of the English Civil War?
Taxation/finances, Religious tensions
What was the document called that declared citizens should have natural rights such as life, liberty, and property?
Declaration of Independence
What is the name of the person who was a leader of the French Revolution, but then turned radical by executing more than 40,000 people with the guillotine?
Maximilien Robespierre
What was the Haitian Revolution?
A successful slave revolt
Write the correct chronological order of the revolutions from earliest to latest: French Revolution, English Civil War, Latin American Revolutions, American Revolution
English Civil War, American Revolution, French Revolution, Latin American Revolutions