Lesson 6: The Political Revolution Flashcards
A time when the British colonists in America rebelled against the rule of Great Britain
American Revolution
Laws that forbade American colonies to sell their significant products except for Great Britain
Navigation Acts
Placed heavy taxes on America’s legal documents, newspapers, and other printed materials.
Stamp Acts
The war broke out during the famous event
Boston Massacre
When English soldiers fired and killed 5 Americans
The Boston Massacre
As a sign of protest, the Americans threw 340 chests of Tea (English’s favorite) into the sea.
The Boston Tea Party
The 13 colonies in America revolted against the Englishmen by choosing __________ as their general.
George Washington
The American revolutionaries asked for help from this country
France
First Idea of The Declaration of Independence
God made all men equal and gave them the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness;
Second Idea of The Declaration of Independence
The main business of government is to protect these rights;
Third Idea of The Declaration of Independence
if a government tries to withhold these rights, the people can revolt and set up a new government
A period in France when the people overthrew the monarchy and took control of the government
The French Revolution
Before the French Revolution, the people of France were divided into social groups
“Three Estates”
First Estate
Clergy (Church Leaders)
Second Estate
Nobles