Revolutions Flashcards
What happened in the French Revolution?
It put an end to the French monarchy, feudalism, and took political power from the Catholic church. It brought new ideas to Europe including liberty and freedom for the commoner as well as the abolishment of slavery and the rights of women.
How did the French Revolution change the world?
The abolishment of constitutional monarchy paved the way for the first Declaration of Human Rights, known as the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen. In addition, as a result of the French Revolution, there was a major shift of power from the Roman Catholic Church to the state.
The French Revolution not only brought a new age to France but also influenced the other nations. The ideals of nationalism resonated among other nations giving way for people to revolt against unjust rule. The revolution also introduced the concept of democracy to other nations.
What is the lasting legacy of the French Revolution?
The primary legacies of the French Revolution include the demise of feudalism, the end of absolute monarchy, support for modernisation, the rise of nationalism, the disestablishment of the church, the promotion of human rights, and support for democracy.
How is revolution like a spiderweb?
As time has passed, the revolutions have evolved and made both big and small impacts about society, like a spiderweb, which can go bigger or smaller, depending on the spider.
What happened in the American Revolution?
The American Revolution—also called the U.S. War of Independence—was the insurrection fought between 1775 and 1783 through which 13 of Great Britain’s North American colonies threw off British rule to establish the sovereign United States of America, founded with the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
What was the legacy of the American Revolutionary War?
It secured our independence, established our republic, created our national identity, and expressed ideals of liberty, equality, natural and civil rights, and responsible citizenship that have defined our nation for nearly 250 years.
With British rule having come to an end, Americans today look back on the event as the triumph of freedom and liberty in their country. The states were free and independent, no longer subservient to a foreign dominion.
What are some long-term effects of the American Revolution?
Political and social life changed drastically after independence. Political participation grew as more people gained the right to vote. In addition, more common citizens (or “new men”) played increasingly important roles in local and state governance. Hierarchy within the states underwent significant changes.
