Ap World Flashcards
American revolution
Revolution fought by the British and colonies due to the lack of colonies rights in government
Declaration of the rights of man and citizen
Human rights declaration written by the French during the French Revolution
French Revolution
Major upheaval between rich and poor of France due to the lack of connection from ruler to citizen
Robspierre
Leader of the French Revolution during the terror
Napoleon
French military commander that eventually became the emperor of France
Haitian Revolution
Only successful slave revolt in history
Latin American revolution
Series of risings in the Spanish and portuquese colonies of latin America that established independence from Europe but retained separation of rich elites and pair.
Hidalgo Morelos rebellion
Socially radical peasant rebellion in mexico that had church support
Abolitionists movement
intanational movement that condemned slavery as morally wrong.
Great Jamaica revolt
Slave rebellion in Britain wests
indies inspired by Haitinn revolution
Nationalism
Strong feeling of loyalty towards one’s country
Vindication of the rights of women
Written by Mary Wollstonecraft and was one of the earliest expressions of feminism
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Leading figure of early women’s rights movement