During the Reign of Terror, what punishment faced those who opposed French leaders?
Execution by guillotine
The French Revolution began after what prison was stormed?
The Bastille
Why did workers move from the countryside to cities?
to live closer to their jobs in factories
What role did George Washington play in the American Revolution?
He was the general of the Continental Army
What did James Watt contribute to the Industrial Revolution?
He invented/improved on the steam engine
What was the Stamp Act?
A tax on paper goods such as newspapers, pamphlets, and other legal documents
Who belonged to each of the 3 French estates?
1st- Clergy, 2nd- Nobles, 3rd- Middle Class and Peasant
What is a tenement?
Large multi-family housing, apartment living for working class
Who was the King of England during the American Revolution?
George III
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who stated people had natural rights of "life, liberty, and property"?
John Locke
Was the diverse geography/landscape an advantage or disadvantage to Patriot soldiers?
Advantage - They knew the area and the British did not.
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
Why were colonists upset with Parliament about all the taxes they were required to pay?
They were angered because they were taxed with represenation
What is capitalism?
An economic system based on private ownership
What is a labor union?
Group of workers who band together to seek better working conditions
What country did the Industrial Revolution begin in?
England
What is the idea that the government should play as small a role as possible in economic affairs?
Laissez-Faire
The principle that all government power comes from the people
popular sovereignty
What ideas of Cesare Beccaria were incorporated into the Bill of Rights?
crime and punishment
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
Why did children enter the workforce?
To help support their families
Define urbanization
The rapid growth of cities as people move to be near factories
What was the enclosure movement?
Wealthy landowners fencing off their land, forcing small farmers out
Who inspired the French to fight for their rights?
Americans