Enlightenment and American Revolution Flashcards

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How much debt did the American Revolution leave France?

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1.3 billion livres

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What were the ideas of the Enlightenment?

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  1. That all men are born free and equal in their rights
  2. That tyrannical leaders can and should be deposed by the people
  3. That all things should be questioned logically and rationally (including the Church)
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What were the salons?

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These were places were Enlightenment thinkers would meet and debate current topics

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When was the Encyclopédie first published?

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1751

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Did the Enlightenment lead to the French Revolution?

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No, but it created an atmosphere in which reform could occur

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