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Age of Absolutism
Enlightenment
French Revolution
Revolutions
Mixed Bag
100
Who was the "sun king" and why was he called that?
Louis 14th because he saw himself as the center of the universe
100
Who was Adam Smith and what was his contribution?
English enlightenment economist and laissez faire
100
What type of ideas inspired the French Revolution?
Enlightened ideas
100
What area of the world experienced a number of revolutions after the French Revolution?
Latin America
100
What does westernization mean?
Adopting western styles, customs, and concepts to your country
200
Who was Peter the Great and what was his major goal?
Ruler of Russia Wanted to westernize Russia
200
What was the goal of enlightenment thinkers in terms of government?
Getting the people involved in government and them having more say
200
What did the third estate do by writing the Declaration of the Rights of Man?
List all the changes they felt they deserved and were entitled to in France
200
How did Napoleon influence Latin American revolutions?
By invading Spain, Latin American countries were inspired to act after seeing their mother countries weakness
200
Who built the palace of Versailles and why did they build it?
Louis 14th and to show off Frances power to the rest of Europe
300
What is a type of ruler that rules with unlimited power?
Autocratic
300
What is an enlightened despot?
Ruler who wants to bring positive economic and social changes to their people
300
Name two problems of the third estate prior to the revolution.
Not involved in the political process, couldn't afford land, only class being taxed, no religious freedom
300
What country did Simon Bolivar help free?
Venezuela
300
What is nationalism?
Having immense pride in ones country.
400
What is divine rule?
Belief that all of a rulers power comes straight from God
400
What is the enlightenment?
Period of time that refers to new ideas being spread around Europe focusing on rule by the people
400
There were three rulers of France during the revolution. Name them in chronological order.
Louis 16th Robespierre Napoleon
400
What time period inspired the Latin American revolutions?
Enlightenment
400
What is the invisible hand?
The natural force controlling the market
500
How did all absolute monarchs rule their countries?
With complete control and unlimited power
500
Who is John Locke and what is his biggest contribution to the enlightenment?
Philosopher who came up with natural rights: life, liberty, property
500
What was the reign of terror?
Period in France during the Revolution where traitors of the French government where hung at a guillotine
500
How did enlightenment ideas influence revolutions in Latin America?
Inspired people to want a say in their government
500
What are the three estates in France?
1st- nobility 2nd- clergy 3rd- commoners