Chapter 14 Section 2 Flashcards
Why did the American colonists say that Parliament could not tax them?
The American colonists said that Parliament could not tax them because they were not represented in Parliament.
How does the Declaration of Independence reflect Enlightenment ideas?
The Declaration of Independence reflects Enlightenment ideas because it stated that rulers had a contract with their subjects to protect the people’s natural rights.
Why was the Articles of Confederation replaced with the United States Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation was replaced with the United States Constitution because it didn’t create a strong government, and in 1787, the country’s leaders met in Philadelphia to revise it. Instead, they wound up writing a new Constitution.
In what important way was the American Revolution influential?
The American Revolution was influential because all people could see the ideas of the Enlightenment turned into the reality of an elected government.
How did the American Revolution influence people in France?
The American Revolution influenced people in France because France had sent soldiers and aid to the colonists in fighting France’s long-time enemy, Britain. Now French soldiers returned home and shared what they had learned about individual freedoms. These ideas helped sow the seeds of revolution in France.
