Absolute Monarchies
This form of government has 1 monarch with all or total power. No checks on their authority.
Absolute Monarchy
John Locke's idea of you having the right to life liberty and property from your creator.
Natural Rights
I was the most powerful rule of France and built most of the Palace of Versailles
King Louis XIV
This was the major reason and slogan of the protests against Britain during the American Revolution
No Taxation without Representation
Prior to the French Revolution, what were the three groups of society/ three estates (Be sure to label each estate)
1st Estate- Clergy
2nd Estate Nobility
3rd Estate- middle/ lower classes
This idea that God has given the king or queen total power.
Divine Right
Mary Wollstonecraft's idea about education
Women should have equal access
I influenced the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence with my idea of Natural Rights
John Locke
How did the French and American revolutions influence Latin America?
Latin American Creoles wanted to fight for their freedom and self rule after seeing successes of the previous revolutions
List two of the concerns/ issues that made the third estate want to revolt against their government
-Starvation/ lack of food
- High Taxes
- No representation
What was the goal of all Russian Czars during their reign
Modernize or Westernize the country.
Thomas Hobbes' Social Contract believed we should give up our rights to the power of this form of government
Absolute Monarchy
I attempted to westernize Russia by building a warm water port and taxing nobles if they had a beard.
Peter the Great
In the Declaration of Independence Jefferson argues for this Lockean principle
Natural Rights
Social Contract
This document was the original constitution of the third estate during the French Revolution
Declaration of Rights of Man
Term for power in the hands of one or a few people. Kings had this...
Centralized Authority
Montesquie believes government should be separated into these 3 branches...
Executive- enforce laws
Legislative- Make laws
Judicial - interpret laws
I tried to bring order to the French Revolution by naming myself Consul, eventually emperor. I restored religion and created public education in France
Napoleon
Who was the major leader of several revolution movements against Spain
Bolivar
Why did the Committee of Public Safety execute over 20,000 French Citizens during their year of power
Anyone who was deemed a threat to the revolution had to be executed to keep France safe
Quote from King Louis XIV showing his absolute power.
I am the state... Letat Cest Moi
How did the Enlightenment change societies' thoughts about government?
Government does not give you rights, their job is to protect your rights. If you do not like your government you have the right to overthrow it.
I turned the French Revolution more violent by heading the reign of terror. I was the leader of the Committee of Public Safety.
Max Robespierre
What rights did Father Morelos and Father Hidalgo fight for during the two Mexican revolutions?
Voting rights for all men
Abolishing Slavery
Napoleon does a lot for France after naming himself emperor, name two key actions taken by Napoleon before his exile to St. Helena
Answers could include...
-Napoleonic Code
-Conquered much of Europe
-Continental System
-Brought Catholic Church back to France
- Created public education
-Enforced Enlightenment Principles