Pre-Revolutions
The Age of _____________ was when philosophers focused on the natural rights of humans.
Enlightenment
Who was the leader of the American Revolution for the colonists?
George Washington
How many estates were there in France before the Revolution?
What was the "Reign of Terror"?
The execution of 20,000-40,000 French by guillotine
The Haitian Revolution was largely fought by
Slaves
According to the Enlightenment philosophers, what is the government's MAIN responsibility?
Respect and protect people's human rights
Why did Paul Revere make his midnight ride?
to tell the colonists to hide their guns and gunpowder
Which French King was ruling when the Revolution broke out?
Louis XVI
Why were people executed during the Reign of Terror?
"Not supporting" the French Revolution
The Haitian Revolution was led by
Toussaint L'Ouverture
Which country had a revolution that is credited with inspiring the French Revolution?
United States / American
Most leaders of the American Revolution had what job?
merchants and landowners
How many votes did the Third Estate get in the Estates General?
One
The Reign of Terror affected which social classes?
All of them!
Haiti was a colony of which European country?
France
John Locke said that the three main human rights are...
Life, Liberty, and Property
What country's help was paramount for the colonists for defeating the British?
France
Who was in the First, Second, and Third Estates? (describe EACH)
1 - Clergy
2 - Nobles
3 - Peasants
What major factor led to Napoleon's downfall
His invasion of Russia during the winter
When it was a colony, Haiti was called
Saint Domingue
Which Enlightenment philosopher proposed the idea for Separation of Government?
Baron de Montesquieu
What turned neutral colonists against the British during the American Rev?
Burning and looting various cities, including New York City
Give me TWO ECONOMIC reasons why the French Revolution broke out.
Could be king spending too much money, taxes too high, food shortage, crop failure/drought, general poverty of the Third Estate
Say whether the Napoleonic Code was POSITIVE or NEGATIVE and give one reason for your choice.
Positive - provided education, infrastructure, freedom of religion, equality (for men)
Negative - allowed slavery, oppressed women, made Napoleon emperor
What made the Haitian Revolution a significant event in history?
First and only successful slave-led revolution that resulted in the creation of a country