What was the "Age of Enlightenment"?

Attempted to apply reasoning & thought to government structure

How did the Enlightenment philosophies impact the American Revolution?

American leaders were inspired by the philosophies & ideas

What was the Guillotine?

Device used to execute individuals who did not support the Revolution

Who was in the 3rd Estate?

Commoners/Peasants (Everyone Else)

What does this image represent?

The Estate System before and during the French Revolution

What was the Reformation Movement?

Movement to reform the Catholic Church that created Protestantism

What was the Reign of Terror?

Period within the French Revolution were thousands died to the Guillotine

What is Montesquieu's view on Government?

Believed government should be separated into 3 different branches

What is the "Divine Right Theory"?

Belief monarchs were chosen by God to rule and only answered to God

What was the role of the Catholic Church during The Middle Ages?

The Church was the center of every aspect of society

What is Voltaire's view on Government?

Government is best when everyone is equally protected by laws

What was the Estate System?

A Social Hierarchy in France before and during the French Revolution

What is Thomas Hobbes's view on Government?

Absolute Monarchy would create structure & stability in society

What was Robespierre's main goal for the Reign of Terror?

Execute anyone who opposed the Revolution; tactic to terrorize individuals

What is John Locke's view on Government?

Representative Government where leaders are elected by the governed

What is Rousseau's view on Government?

Social Contract. No leaders, every decision based on majority vote

How did King Louis XIV possess Absolutism?

Moved the Royal Courts outside of Paris to gain more power/influence

What was The Age of Absolutism?

During 17th-18th Centuries when monarchs tried to gain absolute power

What was the "Tennis Court Oath"?

Oath given by 3rd Estate members that created the National Assembly

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2
What was the "Age of Enlightenment"?
Attempted to apply reasoning & thought to government structure
Monarchies centralized power within the government
Period when philosophers attempted to change the aspect of government
The rebirth of Roman & Greek philosophies in Europe
3
How did the Enlightenment philosophies impact the American Revolution?
American leaders were inspired by the philosophies & ideas
Americans ignored the philosophies and ideas shared
Created the desire to create their own monarchy
Helped American soldiers fight against the British
4
What was the Guillotine?
Device used to find new trading routes for France
Device used to execute individuals who did not support the Monarch
An advancement of the Printing Press
Device used to execute individuals who did not support the Revolution
5
Other European Monarchs did not feel threatened by the French Revolution.
False
True
6
Who was in the 3rd Estate?
Monarchs
Commoners/Peasants (Everyone Else)
Nobles
The Clergy
7
What does this image represent?
The Estate System before and during the French Revolution
The Tax System in France
Feudalism
The power of the Monarch
8
What was the Reformation Movement?
Period of technological advancements
Movement to reform the Catholic Church that created Protestantism
A movement to reform the power of Monarchs in Europe
Conflicts between Christians and Muslims
9
Which of the following figures DID NOT get executed by the Guillotine?
Robespierre
Thomas Hobbes
King Louis XVI
Marie Antionette
10
What was the Reign of Terror?
The final execution of King Louis XVI
Large battle between loyalists to the Crown vs Revolutionaries
The execution of a coup that dethroned King Louis XVI
Period within the French Revolution were thousands died to the Guillotine
11
What is Montesquieu's view on Government?
No leaders. Every decision is based on a majority vote
Anarchy
Believed government should be separated into 3 different branches
Constitutional Monarchy. The King shares power with representatives
12
What is the "Divine Right Theory"?
The desire to gain personal profit from trade
The belief that you were born into your social class
Belief monarchs were chosen by God to rule and only answered to God
Belief citizens should have a right to vote for their leaders
13
The Declaration of Independence was created for the 13 Colonies to be free from Monarchy rule of England
True
False
14
What was the role of the Catholic Church during The Middle Ages?
The Church was the center of every aspect of society
Helped promote the Renaissance Age
The church promoted global peace
The church had no influence to anyone
15
The main reason Europeans began to explore was to find new trade routes to Asia.
False
True
16
Who was in the 2nd Estate?
Commoners
The Clergy
Monarchs
Nobles
17
What is Voltaire's view on Government?
Government should focus on representing lower class citizens
Government should reform into more democratic virtues
Dictatorship will lower the desire to revolt
Government is best when everyone is equally protected by laws
18
What was the Estate System?
A Social Hierarchy in France before and during the French Revolution
The tax system that established the amount of taxes each person pays
A plot of land
Another term for Manorialism seen in France
19
What is Thomas Hobbes's view on Government?
Believed that Representative Government would promote equality
Government should be separated into different branches
Absolute Monarchy would create structure & stability in society
DEMOCRACY!!!!
20
What was Robespierre's main goal for the Reign of Terror?
Execute anyone who opposed the Revolution; tactic to terrorize individuals
Execute anyone who supported the Revolution
Unify France and conquer all of Europe
Bring power and wealth back to King Louis XIV
21
Peter the Great had a great desire to "Westernize" Russia
True
False
22
The 3rd Estate possessed most of the French Population.
False
True
23
What is John Locke's view on Government?
Separating governmental powers would create better societal dynamic
Representative Government where leaders are elected by the governed
Absolute Monarchy would keep order and structure in society
No government. Everybody for themselves
24
The main goal of The Crusades were to establish peace between Christians and Muslims.
False
True
25
What two native groups did Europeans encounter in the New World?
Aztecs and Incas
Cheyennes and Aztecs
Incas and Spaniards
Incas and Americans
26
Who was in the 1st Estate?
Monarchs
Commoners
The Clergy
Nobles
27
What is Rousseau's view on Government?
Democracy. Every 4 years, citizens vote on who they want to govern
Absolute Monarchs provide better security to country
2-3 people should possess all the power to make every decision
Social Contract. No leaders, every decision based on majority vote
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How did King Louis XIV possess Absolutism?
Moved the Royal Courts outside of Paris to gain more power/influence
Wanted to create a Democracy in France
Wanted to "Westernize" Russia
Wanted to gain wealth by increasing trade to Asia
29
A coup is a forceful overthrow of a government
True
False
30
The primary goal for Monarchs during The Age of Absolutism was to gain total control over all aspects of Society
True
False
31
What was The Age of Absolutism?
Increasing individual rights amongst lower class citizens
Period of time when the Catholic Church began to become very powerful
Period during the 1700s when America was fighting to gain Independence
During 17th-18th Centuries when monarchs tried to gain absolute power
32
What was the "Tennis Court Oath"?
Oath given by 3rd Estate members that created the National Assembly
An oath by monarchs to protect citizen rights
An oath by Americans that officially started the Revolutionary War
An oath of loyalty to King Louis XVI
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This era led to the rebirth of science, art, and learning throughout Europe
World War II
The Middle Ages
The Protestant Reformation
The Renaissance

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