French Revolution
What was the primary cause of the French Revolution?
The financial crisis and social inequality in France.
What year did the Haitian Revolution end?
1804
What title did Napoleon Bonaparte assume after the French Revolution?
Emperor of the French
What was a common cause of the Latin American revolutions in the early 19th century?
The desire for independence from European colonial rule.
Name the document that proclaimed the rights of man and citizen during the French Revolution.
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.
Who was the leader of the Haitian Revolution?
Toussaint L'Ouverture
How did Napoleon's conquests spread revolutionary ideas across Europe?
They brought ideas about equality, education, and merit to the territories he conquered.
Who was Simón Bolívar, and why is he significant?
A key leader in the South American independence movement, known as "The Liberator."
Who was Olympe De Gouges? What was she known for?
Olympe de Gouges (1748–1793) was a French playwright and political activist, known for her early feminist views and advocacy for women's rights during the French Revolution. She is most famous for writing the Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen (1791), which called for women's equal legal and political rights. De Gouges also condemned slavery and the transatlantic slave trade. Her progressive ideas led to controversy, and she was executed by guillotine during the Reign of Terror for opposing the Jacobin government, leaving a lasting legacy in the history of feminism and social justice
What was the significance of the Haitian Revolution in the context of slavery?
It was the first successful slave revolt that led to the establishment of Haiti as the first independent Black republic
What led to Napoleon's downfall?
The failed invasion of Russia and the coalition of European powers against him
Which social class led the revolutions in Latin America?
The Creoles (people of European descent but born in the Americas)
What was the Reign of Terror, and who led it?
The Reign of Terror was a period of extreme violence during the revolution, led by Maximilien Robespierre.
What was the impact of the Haitian Revolution on European colonial powers?
It led to fears of slave revolts in other colonies and prompted changes in colonial policies.
What are some legacies of Napoleon Bonaparte we can see in Europe today?
Nationalism and legal reform
How did the American and French Revolutions influence the Latin American Revolutions?
They served as models for ideas of liberty, equality, and self-governance.
How did the French Revolution influence other revolutions around the world?
It inspired movements for democracy and independence, particularly in Latin America and the Haitian Revolution.
What were the five factors that led to the Haitian Revolution?
The French Colonization of the West Indies; The Plantation System on Saint Domingue; Oppressive Social and Racial Hierarchies; The Spread of Enlightenment Ideas; Poor Economic Conditions in France
Which two islands were Napoleon sent to after his defeats?
Elba, St. Helena
What were some of the outcomes of the Latin American revolutions?
Achieved independence, social hierarchies remained largely intact, new countries, new leaders, etc