writing test revolutions

What was the American Revolution?

A conflict between the Thirteen American Colonies and Great Britain leading to the founding of the United States and a new government.

When did the French Revolution occur?

began in 1789 and lasted until 1799, leading to the fall of the monarchy and the rise of a republic.

What was the significance of the Industrial Revolution?

, beginning in the late 18th century, transformed economies from rural to industrial, revolutionizing production and society.

treaty of paris american revolution

one of the most important pieces of historical evidence, as it officially ended the war and recognized American independence. The treaty outlined the boundaries of the new nation and secured key territorial concessions from Britain.

articles of confederation american

. the first constitution of the United States, which established a weak central government with limited powers, allowing states to retain most of their sovereignty and independence

declaration of the rights of man and citizens

It outlined the individual and collective rights of all citizens,The Declaration played a crucial role in the transformation of France from an absolute monarchy to an eventually a republic. It laid the groundwork for modern human rights.

execution of marie antoinette

this marked the downfall of french monarchy and the revolutions triumph of the royal family

latin revolutions

latin was driven by the desire for independence. led to the creation of republics and democratic reforms, although many regions faced political instability.

caudillos

military dictators who started to control new nations

federalists

wanted policies to be set by regional gov rather than central didn’t want the church to rule over civil life

iron rail for railroads

allowed trains to go more quickly and durable trains which allowed quicker and more trade from different places

rise of urbanization

as cities began to grow people from rural areas began to move to urban cities for more job opportunities like factory jobs

Haitian revolution

was sparked by the economic exploitation of enslaved people on plantations, leading to the collapse of the plantation economy. Despite economic instability, it resulted in the abolition of slavery and the creation of an independent nation.

French colonial taxes

Saint-Domingue paid heavy taxes to France, with the colony contributing a significant portion of France's overall wealth, making it a critical part of the French imperial economy. leaving the other colonies poor and wanting to revolt.

Toussaint Louverture’s Reforms

As a leader, Louverture sought to stabilize the economy by maintaining the plantation system but under new management, using former slaves as workers. this was important because this consolidate power, encourage economic recovery, and maintain military strength, paving the way for Haiti's eventual independence