TRASH-KET-BALL Review Game for AKS 43
American Revolution What were the 2 main reasons for the American Revolution?
Abuses of power (by the king) Taxation without representation
American Revolution Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence? Who were other leaders in the fight for American Independence?
Thomas Jefferson Also- Washington, Adams, Franklin
American Revolution Which Enlightenment Thinker/Writer wrote: All people have the right to life, liberty and property?
John Locke
American Revolution What document used this ideas but changed property to pursuit of happiness?
Declaration of Independence
French Revolution Social/political system used in France in 1770s
French Revolution Who was Madam Deficit?
Marie Antoinette
French Revolution 97 % of the population, they paid 50 % of their income in taxes
French Revolution The educated middle class… What is the French word?
bourgeoisie
French Revolution A pledge by the 3 rd estate to create a new constitution for France
Tennis Court Oath
French Revolution Rebellion on the part of the French peasants which was an emotional reaction…
The Great Fear
French Revolution This Enlightenment Thinkers writings of freedom of speech and religion inspired the French Revolution
Voltaire
French Revolution What were the causes of the French Revolution? (3)
Abuses of the monarchy 3 rd estate paid 50% of income in taxes High debt in France causing economic problems
French Revolution What document stated that all men are born and remain free and equal in rights…
The Declaration of Rights of Man
The French Revolution Who was Robespierre (which group did he represent?) and what happened to him?
Leader of the Revolution and spokesman of the 3 rd estate. He was executed by the guillotine.
Latin America French colony, 1 st to free itself from European rule
Haiti
Latin America Where were the slaves of Saint Domingue (Haiti) from?
Africa
Latin America In what sea is Haiti located?
Caribbean
Latin America The great liberator
Simon Bolivar
Latin America A person born in Spain, but living in Latin America.. They could have political power, in government
Peninsulares
Latin America People of mixed Spanish and Native American heritage
Mestizos
Latin America People whose parents were born in Spain, but they were born in Latin America
Creole
Latin America A person of mixed European and African heritage
Mulatto
Napoleon What does coup d’ etat
overthrow
Napoleon Why did Napoleon sell the Louisiana Territory to the USA?
For $$ to use in his European wars
The Congress of Vienna What was the most important goal in the Congress of Vienna?
Create peace and a balance of power in Europe
Congress of Vienna Who was Metternich of Austria?
The leader of the Congress of Vienna