revolutions Vocab Quiz

To be devoted to and loyal to your country. Nationalism Colonizing and controlling a land that doesn’t belong to you for the purpose of economic gain and global power. Imperialism The intellectuals of the 18th century enlightenment. Philosophes The upper middle class in France. Bourgeoise Inspired by the new ideas of the Enlightenment, American colonists sought change, or Reform. Additionally, the colonists were driven to have a Revolution because of unfair Tax, lack of representation and being mistreated by the Red Coats. Though the King of England had Absolute Power he had not been enforcing the laws and taxes before this time, this practice was known as Salutary Neglect. The first ten amendments to the US constitution, guaranteed citizens certain rights Bill of Rights Privileges and basic freedoms people are entitled to just because they exist. Natural Rights Unofficial agreement between citizens and government where some freedoms are given up in exchange for security. Social Contract A formal or explicit statement or announcement. Declaration A device for beheading a person using a weighted blade dropped and guided by two posts. Robespierre Guillotine Executioner Beccaria The act of betraying your country or a betrayal of trust. Treason Treachery Duplicity Snitching In Latin America the revolutions of independence were somewhat different. Specifically in the revolutions led by Simon Bolivar the people were divided into three groups or a Class System. The people who were of Native decent, the original inhabitants of the area, were known as Peninsulars, those of European only bloodlines were known as Creoles, and those of mixed race were known as Mestizos. Following the Latin revolutions the young United States of America issued a statement warning European nations to stay out of American affairs and allow this newly freed peoples to stay independent. This statement is known as the Monroe Doctrine.