American and French Revolution Flashcards

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Intolerable Acts

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A series of punitive laws passed by the British Parliament in response to the Boston Tea Party, which angered American colonists and contributed to the Revolutionary War.

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Patriots

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American colonists who supported independence from Britain during the American Revolution.

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Loyalists

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American colonists who remained loyal to Britain and opposed independence.

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Egalitarianism

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The belief in equality for all people, especially in political, economic, and social life.

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Estates

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The social classes in pre-revolutionary France, including the First Estate (clergy), Second Estate (nobility), and Third Estate (commoners).

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Reign of Terror

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A period (1793-1794) during the French Revolution when the government, led by Robespierre, executed thousands of suspected enemies of the revolution.

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Simon Bolivar

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A military leader who helped liberate several South American countries from Spanish rule, earning the nickname "The Liberator."

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Miguel Hidalgo

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A Mexican priest and revolutionary leader who initiated Mexico’s fight for independence from Spain in 1810.

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Industrial Revolution

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A period of rapid industrial growth (18th–19th century) characterized by new manufacturing processes, urbanization, and technological advancements.

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Water Frame

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A water-powered spinning machine that helped mechanize textile production.