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7th Grade
05/15/2012

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Jean Jacques Rousseau?
Definition
Believed in social contract;
Wrote "Discorse on the origins of the inequality of man."
Term
What is a constitutional Monarch?
Definition
A monarch who submits to law.
Term
Which "Louis" was the Sun King?
Of what country?
Definition
XIV
France
Term
What was the name of his huge palace?
Definition
Versailles
Term
How old was he when he became king?
Definition
4yrs
Term
What did his people think about their king?
Definition
They believed that the king was God's representative on earth.
Term
Who was Cardinal Mazarin?
Definition
The king's advisor.
Term
Why did Louis bring his nobleman to his palace?
Definition
So he can keep an eye on them and increase power.
Term
What tragedy happened to Louis XIV
Definition
*He grew very ill
*His grandson's wife died
*His army faltered
*His son died of smallpox(didnt like him)
*He got gangrene in his leg and died
*The Dauphin Died
Term
What problems did Louis XIV leave when he died?
Definition
*Poverty
*Debt
*No err
*Many people died because of his wars and extravagant lifestyles.
Term
Great Awakening?
Definition
It was a revival.
It was in 1730.
The faith was restored
It was a spiritual rebirth.
Term
Who was the main preacher of the great awakening?
Definition
Jonathan Edwards
(George Whitfield)
Term
Why was he able to spread the gospel so successfully?
Definition
His really loud voice
Term
What was the purpose in providing the people with these revivals in the great awakening?
Definition
To wake them up from their slumber.
Term
What was another name given to the French and Indian War.
Definition
Seven Years War.
Term
Who was fighting in this war and why?
Definition
French+Indian vs. English+Americans
They were fighting for the Ohio River Valley.
Term
Who was the king of England during the American Revolution?
Definition
George III
Term
Who was Patrick Henry?
The name of his famous speech?
Definition
A speaker;poet
"Give me liberty or give me death!"
Term
Boston Tea Party?
Definition
Sons of Liberty was mad about tea taxes so they dumped tea overboard of ships dressed as indians.
Term
Boston Massacre?
Definition
On March 5th, 5 colonists were killed by British Soldiers. This was the first time soldiers hurt regular people without orders.
Term
Battle of Lexington and Concord?
Definition
This was the first battle of Revolution
Went to get ammo.
Term
Battle of Bunker Hill?
Definition
1st major battle.
The British Won.
"The Shot heard round the world"
Paul Revere's ride
Term
Who were the Sons of Liberty?
Main 2 leaders?
Definition
rebels and whigs
John Hancock and Sam Adams.
Term
Which three men rode through the countryside to tell people to take up their arms and go defend the artillery at Lexington and Concord?
Definition
-Samuel Prescott
-William Dawes
-Paul Revere
Term
2 reasons why the british were going to Lexington and Concord.
Definition
-Spys
-Supplys
Term
What was the purpose of the 1st continental congress?
Definition
To discuss and become unified
Term
Why was it so dificult for the representatives at the meeting to agree on anything?
Definition
*Some still considered themselves British
*It was hard to decide what to do about taxes
*Colonies were unawhere
Term
wHAT DID THE 1ST CONTINENTAL CONGRESS FINALLY DO?
Definition
WRITE THE PETITION OF GRIEVENCES
Term
WHAT WAS THE PURPOSE OF THE SECOND CONTINENTAL CONGRESS?
Definition
TO WRITE THE DECLARATION AND PREPARE FOR WAR.
Term
WHO DID JOHN ADAMS APPOINT AS COMMANDER IN CHEIF OF THE CONTINENTAL ARMY?
Definition
WASHINGTON
Term
THE CONTINENTAL ARMY (AMERICAN ARMY) WAS THE 1ST ARMY IN WORLD HISTORY TO FIGHT FOR WHAT?
Definition
A IDEA
Term
WHO WAS THE AUTHOR OF THE ROUGH DRAFT OF DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE?
Definition
THOMAS JEFFERSON
COMMITTEE OF 5
Term
WHAT SECTION DID CONGRESS DELETE FROM THE DEC. OF INDEPENDENCE?
Definition
sLAVERY
Term
wHAT WAS THE PURPOSE OF THE DEC. OF INDEPENDENCE?
Definition
TO DECARE WHAT WE WANTED TO DO
IT LISTED: GRIEVENCES AGAINST THE KING
Term
WHY DID bRITISH PARLIAMENT DECIDE TO PASS LAWS REQUIRING THE COLONISTS TO PAY TAXES TO BRITAIN?
Definition
THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR HAD DEBT.
Term
STAMP ACT?
Definition
TAXED PAPERS AND IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
Term
TOWNSHEND ACT?
Definition
TAXED GLASS, TEA, MOLASSES.
Term
mAIN IDEA OF THOMAS PAINE'S "COMMON SENSE" PAMPHLET?
Definition
WANTED SEPERATION AND WAR
Term
CHALLENGES THE WASHINGTON AND HIS MEN FACED WITH THE CONTINENTAL ARMY.
Definition
MONEY AND FOOD SHORTAGES
ARMY WAS INEXPERIENCED, INTRAINED, UNPREPARED, AND UNDISCIPLINED
Term
WHICH COUNTRY HELPED FIGHT THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR?
WHY DID THEY HELP?
WHICH NATURAL WELL LOVED AMERICAN HAD TO GO DEVELOP A TREATY OF FRIENDSHIP WITH THEM BEFORE THEY WOULD HELP FINANCE THE WAR?
Definition
-FRANCE
-WANTED TO FINALLY DEFEAT ENGLAND
-BENJAMIN FRNKLIN
Term
KING AND QUEEN DURING THE FRENCH REVOLUTION?
Definition
MARIE ANTOINETTE
LOUIE XVI
Term
WHAT WAS THE NICKNAME GIVEN TO MARIE ANTOINETTE?
Definition
MADAME DEFICIT
Term
WHAT HAPPENED ON JULY, 14, 1789?
Definition
THE BASTILLE FELL
Term
WHAT IS THIS DAY CALLED?
Definition
BASTILLE DAY
Term
WHAT DETERMINED WHETHER YOY BELONGED TO THE 1ST, 2ND, OR 3RD ESTATE?
Definition
YOUR BIRTH
Term
WHY DID THE FRENCH CITIZENZ REVOLT AGAINST THEIR KING AND QUEEN?
Definition
a lot of POEPLE BELONGED TO THE 3RD ESTATE AND WAS TIRED OF POVERTY
Term
WHAT WAS THE NATIONAL RAZOR?
WHAT WAS THE MAIN REASON THAT THE KING AND QUEEN HAD "TO MEET IT"?
Definition
THE GUILLOTINE
*WAS GOING TO COMMIT TREASON
*THE POEPLE HATED THEM
Term
WHO WAS JEAN-PAUL MURAT?
Definition
HE STARTED THE NEWSPAPER, " AMI DU PEOPLE"
Term
WHO WAS MAXIMILLIAM ROBESPIERRE?
JOB BEFORE REVOLUTION?
WHAT DID HE DO BEFORE THE REVOLUTION?
Definition
-NAMED HIMSELF, "THE FRIEND OF PEOPLE"
-HE WAS A LAWYER .
-HE EXECUTED MANY PEOPLE AT THE GUILLOTINE.
-EVENTUALLY DIED AT THE GUILLOTINE.
Term
WHAT WAS THE REIGN OF TERROR? AND WHY DID IT GET WORSE AFTER THE DEATH OF THE KING AND QUEEN?
Definition
-IT WAS INCORRUPTABLE
-THERE WAS NO AUTHORITY.
Term
-WHY WAS AMERICA SUCCESSFUL AT ESTABLISHING DEMOCRACY AFTER THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION?
-WHY WAS FRANCE UNSUCCESSFUL AT ESTABLISHING DEMOCRACY AFTER THE FRENCH REVOLUTION?
Definition
WE HAD GOD;THEY DIDNT
WE HAD LEADERSHIP;THEY DIDNT
WE HAD SELF-GOVERNMENT;THEY DIDNT
WE HAD AUTHORITY;THEY DIDNT
WE HAD THE GREAT AWAKENING;THEY DIDNT
Term
LIKENESSES AND DIFFERENCES OF THE DEC. OF INDEPENDENCE AND THE DEC. OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN.
Definition
*DIFFERENCES
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JOHN LOCKE-ROOSO
THOMAS JEFFERSON-MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE

*lIKENESSES
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BOTH DECLARE INDEPENDENCE
BOTH ARE CREATED EQUAL
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