apwh chapter 7 vocab

American Revolution

North American British colonies' struggle for independence against England, 1776-1781

Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen

"Men are born and remain free and equal in rights."

French Revolution

The upheaval of French Society in which the monarchy is overthrown and the catholic church is revolted against, develops into a radical and violent movement known as "the Terror"

Maximilien Robespierre

Leader of the French Revolution during the Terror, is eventually arrested and executed

Napoleon Bonaparte

French head of state and general who created a military dictatorship and led a conquest through Europe

Haitian Revolution

Slave rebellion sparked by the French revolution that led to a long and bloody war and eventually created an independent state, led by former slave Toussaint Louverture

Latin American Revolutions

Series of uprisings in Spanish and Portuguese colonies creating independent states and radical social changes

Hidalgo-Morelos Rebellion

Radical movement in Mexico led by priests Miguel Hidalgo and and Jose Morelos

Tupac Amaru

Led a Native American rebellion in Peru, claiming to be a descendent of the last Inca emperor

Great Jamaica Revolt

Massive slave revolt in which 60,000 slaves begin attacking their plantations in Jamaica

Abolitionist Movement

International movement morally condemning slavery and fighting to legally abolish slavery

Nationalism

The concept that people in a nation have a unique experience, culture, lifestyle and identity

Vindication of the Rights of Woman

Early feminist literature penned by Mary Wollstonecraft

Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Leading figure in women's rights who made many daring and rebellious efforts towards suffrage and equality

Maternal Feminism

States women have the right to civil and political equality as a means to protect their children