American/French Revolution Flashcards
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What were signifigant events leading up to the American Revolution
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2
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When did the American Revolution start/end
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3
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When did the French Revolution start/end
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4
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How did the Enlightenment philosophers affect the American Revolution?
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Their ideas where included in the constitution
5
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John Lockes Ideas
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- Right to rebel
- Beleived in the right to life, liberty, property
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Jean Jeaques Ideas
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Didnt want too many laws
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Hobbes ideas
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- Natural rights (Born with rights)
- Wrote leviatham
8
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What was the treaty of paris
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- Signed in 1783
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9
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What was the first attempt of government by the US?
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Articles of confederation
10
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What was the second attempt of government by the US?
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Constitution
11
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What was the Job of the Estates general
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12
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What made the French upset?
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- The Largest estate could be outvoted by the smaller two estates
13
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What happened on the March or Versailles?
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- 6,000 women marched to versailles and demandd releif
14
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What major executions happened during the French Revolution?
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- Marie Aintoinette
- King Louie XVI
