Political Revolutions Global 2 Ms. Lyons
American Revolution
Colonists want Freedom! 1776: Declaration of Independence 13 colonies declare independence from England English influences Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights Parliament, “no taxation without representation”
Enlightenment influences Natural rights (Declaration of Independence) Locke Social Contract (Constitution) Rousseau Separation of Powers (3 branches) Montesquieu Freedom of Speech (1st amendment) Voltaire
Effects of American Revolution Inspired French & Latin American independence movements
French Revolution!
Causes of the French Revolution (1789-1799) Absolute monarchy Social inequality 3 estates Enlightenment Ideas of democracy English & American examples Glorious Revolution & American Revolution
3 Estates 1st: Clergy 2nd: Nobles 3rd: Society religious leaders rich bourgeoisie, city poor, rural peasants Heavy taxes, no rights
To Be Continued Tomorrow…