Unit 2: Revolutions

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What does the rock symbolize in the cartoon above?

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the burden of taxation the 3rd estate owed to the other estates

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Which estates were threatened by Enlightenment ideas?

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First and Second Estates

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What events inspired individuals in Latin American colonies to declare independence from Spain?

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Revolutions occurred in the United States and France.

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Which document upholds the Enlightenment concept that people have the right to revolt against oppressive governments?

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The Declaration of Independence

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Which Enlightenment idea is a reaction to the quote: "Flee the country where a lone man holds all power; it is a nation of slaves." -Simon Bolivar?

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Governments should reflect the will of the people

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Who MOST strongly embraced the ideas of the Enlightenment?

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Bourgeoisie / Peasants

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According to the Declaration of Independence, a government can be overthrown or abolished if that government...

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violates natural rights

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Form of government used by Maximillian Robespierre to rule France where thousands of political figures and ordinary citizens were executed.

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Dictatorship

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What development in France and the United States guaranteed the implementation of the Enlightenment belief that governments exist to protect the natural rights of citizens?

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writing it into their constitutions

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Which of the following reflects the correct chronological order in which these movements began? Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment, American Revolution, French & Latin American Revolutions

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Scientific Revolution → Enlightenment → American Revolution → French & Latin American Revolutions