Unit 8 - The America and French Revolutions and Latin America's fight for freedom
I would agree with this statement in the long term since their freedom didn't last after Napoleon's rule. During his rule he was very fond of enlightenment idea's and even during his military campaigns he was spreading enlightenment every where that he conquered, however after his downfall the government went back to having a king and the rest of Europe went back to the old ruling style they had before the French Revolution. The rights that the lower class had gained were lost.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: "The French Revolution was a failure"? Be sure to give three reasons to back up your opinion.
He was influenced by the American Revolution by seeing the colonies win their independence. This influenced him to lead the revolt in Venezuela. He also had a dream to unite South America. He witnessed the French Revolution, Napoleon's rise to power and his fall. He studied Enlightenment ideas and also saw how the French tried to put them into place. He wanted to use his knowledge to implement a new form of government in Venezuela.
Explain two ways in which Simón Bolivar was influence by the American and French Revolutions.
France helped to finance the American Revolution and that put France in debt. The monarchy kept spending lots of money anyway and this angered the people in the third estate who paid most of the taxes. More importantly, the American Revolution made the third estate want a government for the people by the people and they also wanted to have the same rights as mentioned in the bill of rights.
Explain two ways the American Revolution influenced the French Revolution.
John Locke said everyone has the right to life, liberty, and property. This was something that revolutionist agreed with, that there should be rights that the government can't take away from you. Thomas Jefferson slightly changed this to our inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Baron de Montesquieu came up with the idea to split the government into three equal branches. This idea was used and had checks and balances which keep equal power in all parts of the government.
Identify two Enlightenment ideas that influenced the American Revolution and explain how the idea was used in the creation of a new government.
All of the above are examples of Enlightenement idea in government.. No cruel or unusual punishment found in the US Constitution. The quartering of troops in homes became illegal in the Bill of Rights. The formation of three branches of government in the US Constitution.
Which of the following is NOT an example of Enlightenment ideas in government?
The American and French Revolutions saw long term success in the elimination of a monarchy.
Which of the following was NOT a similarity between the American and French Revolutions?
