Enlightenment
Where did the Enlightenment take place?
Europe
What day was the declaration of independence signed?
July 4th, 1776
Which estate had the most power?
The 1st estate
What time period did Absolute Monarchs reign?
1600s-1700s
What started the Latin American Revolution?
Unequal hierarchy
What is the Enlightenment also known as?
The Scientific Revolution
What war started the revolution?
French and Indian War
Why was France taxing the 3rd estate so much?
Who was the Absolute Monarch during the French Revolution?
King Louis XVI
Who invaded Spain?
Napoleon and his French army
What is the main idea of the Enlightenment?
Writers challenging the logical ideas post Renaissance
What territory did the US gain after the revolution?
Everything East of the Mississippi River
How much of the population did the 3rd estate make up?
97%
What government system declined during the rise of Absolute Monarchs?
Who held the largest population percentage in Latin America?
Indians and Europeans
What happened to the Catholic churches power?
Due to their corruption the catholic church lost power
What inspired the American Revolution?
Enlightenment Ideas
How much land did the rich nobilities own?
20%
What is another name for the rise of Absolute Monarchs?
Who was the Rebellion leader in Mexico?
Francisco Modero
What old ideas were reconsidered during the Enlightenment?
Government, Religion, and Economics.
What were colonists most angry at the Monarch for?
Placing taxes on them
Who had the most power during the rise of Absolute Monarchs?
The King
What type of people made up the Peninsulares social class?
White Europeans