American Revolution
What was the main reason for the American Revolution?
The desire for independence from British rule and taxation without representation.
What was the main cause of the French Revolution?
Widespread discontent with the monarchy and social inequality.
Who was the leader of the Haitian Revolution?
Toussaint L'Ouverture
What was a major cause of the Latin American revolutions?
Discontent with Spanish colonial rule and social inequality.
What is a revolution?
A rapid change in government or social order.
What event resulted in the closing of the Boston Harbor?
Boston Tea Party
What kind of ruler was King Louis XVI?
Absolute monarch
Which revolution most directly led to the Haitian Revolution?
French Revolution
What countries did Bolivar help liberate?
Bolivia, Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, Panama, Ecuador
What is mercantilism?
When you export more than you import.
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the name of the document adopted by the National Assembly in 1789 that outlined democratic ideals and the natural rights of French citizens?
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
Who were the Haitians seeking independence from?
What was Simon Bolivar's vision for Latin America?
He wanted a united Latin America.
How did mercantilism impact the American colonists?
It restricted their trade and limited their economic growth.
What war was Britain trying to pay off by taxing the colonists?
The French and Indian War (or Seven Years' War)
Who was beheaded for treason as a result of the revolution?
King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette
What did Napoleon do that spurred the revolution?
Reinstated slavery
How did Napoleon impact the Latin American Revolutions?
It destabilized the monarchy.
Name at least one philosopher who inspired the Atlantic revolutions.
Locke, Rousseau, Montesquieu
Name at least one of the Enlightenment ideals outlined in the Declaration of Independence.
Social Contract Theory, Natural Rights, Popular Sovereignty
What is the name of the social system in place in France before the revolution?
The Ancien Regime
Why was the Haitian Revolution significant?
It was the first and only successful slave rebellion and created the first Black republic.
Name at least two of the groups in the Spanish caste system.
Peninsulares, Creoles, enslaved people, and indigenous people.
How does absolutism differ from constitutionalism?
Absolutism concentrates power in a single ruler, while constitutionalism adheres to a constitution to protect personal liberties.