Revolutions Around the World

Events leading to the American Revolution “I offer nothing more than simple facts, plain arguments, and common sense” -Thomas Paine, Common Sense,1776 Thomas Paine

Tension Mounts March, 1770 Boston Massacre December, 1773 Boston Tea Party April, 1775 War begins George Washington Commander - Continental Army George Washington

Independence declared 1776 Second Continental Congress Voted to declare independence from Britain Thomas Jefferson Principal author of the document − Reflects the ideas of John Locke − Adopted July 4, 1776 Thomas Jefferson

Phases of the French Revolution : National Assembly : Constitutional monarchy : Reign of Terror : Directory

National Assembly ( ) Third Estate About 27 million people 98 percent of population Resented the privileges of nobility Tennis Court Oath

Storming the Bastille July 14, 1789 Paris

Constitutional Monarchy New Constitution Limited monarchy Legislative Assembly

Reign of Terror Shrewd lawyer and politician Nicknamed “the incorruptible” Influenced by Rousseau’s ideas Robespierre

The Directory ( ) New constitution Five-man Directory Two-house legislature Elected by male property owners Dictatorial Failed to solve pressing problems

The Age of Napoleon ( ) Napoleon Bonaparte

Mexico Independence

Latin America Independence “We have achieved our independence at the expense of everything else.” Simon Bolivar

Key terms Constitutional government- a government whose power is defined and limited by law. Popular sovereignty – all government power comes from the people Republic – a government ruled by elected officials. Nationalism – a strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one’s country