age of revolution Flashcards
why did the colonists resent?
because the colonies were under the control of the British government which gave the right to control economic policies
What caused great resentment among the American settlers?
bc the governor of the assembly was appointed by the british government hence he did things which favorable for his own country and not the what the colonists wanted
What was the demand from the colonist?
demand for a representative in the British parliament
Who did the colonists choose as the commander in chief
George Washington
what was the treaty of Paris
The treaty of Paris was signed between the British government and the colonists it said that the British government recognized the independence of the 13 colonies colonies which are now the United States of America
What were the results of the American war of independence
emergence of United States, constitution was formed, citizens had rights to freedom of speech, George Washington was elected the first president
What were the three main classes/estates
First estate church officials, second estates nobles and their families, third estate 95% of the population
why did the doctors, teachers and other professionals caused resentment towards the British?
denied social equality and political rights
how did the administration become corrupt and inefficient
as king Louis love buying expensive things with his wife Mary and they wasted money on festivals and pleasures hands economic bankruptcy happened
What is the tennis court oath
it’s bc the third estate would constitute itself and meet up on the tennis court to take a oath not to separate before the constitution was made
What were the results of the French revolution
all men are born free and are equal
everyone is free to speak on the basis of religion
