The principle that all government power comes from the people
popular sovereignty
Who stated people had natural rights of "life, liberty, and property"?
John Locke
What enlightenment thinker believed a government's power should be separated into 3 branches?
Montesquieu
Who said “I disapprove of what you say, but will defend to the death your right to say it.”?
Volrtaire
What ideas of Cesare Beccaria were incorporated into the Bill of Rights?
crime and punishment
Why were colonists upset with Parliament about all the taxes they were required to pay?
They were angered because they were taxed with represenation
Who was the King of England during the American Revolution?
George III
What was the Stamp Act?
A tax on paper goods such as newspapers, pamphlets, and other legal documents
What role did George Washington play in the American Revolution?
He was the general of the Continental Army
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Why was the Battle of Saratoga so important in the American Revolution?
It was a turning point victory, convinced France to join and support the colonies
Who belonged to each of the 3 French estates?
1st- Clergy, 2nd- Nobles, 3rd- Middle Class and Peasant
The French Revolution began after what prison was stormed?
The Bastille
Who inspired the French to fight for their rights?
Americans
During the Reign of Terror, what punishment faced those who opposed French leaders?
Execution by guillotine
What country did the Industrial Revolution begin in?
England
