Global Political Change after 1750

Revolution – When people fight to change their government.

Democracy – A government where people vote for leaders.

Monarchy – A government ruled by a king or queen.

Enlightenment – A time when people started thinking about freedom and rights.

Independence – When a country becomes free from another country.

Nationalism – Love and pride for your country.

Constitution – A set of rules that a government follows.

Abolition – Getting rid of something (like slavery).

Rights – Things that people should have, like freedom and safety.

Reform – A change made to improve something.