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What is a constitutional monarchy?
A system of government where the monarch's power is limited by a constitution.
What is the English Bill of Rights?
A document that protects citizen rights and limits the power of the monarchy in England.
What is mercantilism?
An economic system where colonies exist to benefit the mother country by providing raw materials and serving as markets.
What is triangular trade?
A trade system involving Europe, Africa, and the Americas, often involving the exchange of goods and enslaved people.
What is limited monarchy?
A monarchy where the ruler's power is restricted by laws or a constitution.
Define 'taxation without representation'.
The practice of levying taxes on a population without granting them representation in the governing body.
What is the British East India Company?
A British company that controlled trade with India and played a significant role in British colonialism.
Define 'balance of power'.
A distribution of power among nations that prevents any single nation from dominating.
What is the Stamp Act?
A British tax on printed materials in the American colonies.
What is the Sugar Act?
A British tax on sugar and other goods imported into the American colonies.
Compare the American Revolution and the Glorious Revolution.
Glorious Revolution: Shift to constitutional monarchy in England. American Revolution: Colonies seeking independence from Britain.
Compare mercantilism and free trade.
Mercantilism: Colonies exist for the benefit of the mother country. Free trade: Trade without government intervention.
Compare the Seven Years' War in Europe and in the colonies.
Europe: Primarily a conflict over territory and power. Colonies: Focused on control of North America and trade routes.
Compare British and French colonial aims.
British: Commercial interests and territorial expansion. French: Control of trade routes and alliances with native populations.
Compare the causes of the American Revolution and the French Revolution.
American Revolution: Taxation without representation and colonial grievances. French Revolution: Social inequality and economic crisis.
Compare the outcomes of the American Revolution and the French Revolution.
American Revolution: Independence and establishment of a republic. French Revolution: Overthrow of the monarchy and social upheaval.
Compare the roles of William and Mary and King James II.
William and Mary: Invited to rule and establish a constitutional monarchy. King James II: Overthrown for his Catholic faith and absolutist policies.
Compare the British and French economies in the 18th century.
British: Stronger naval power and colonial trade. French: Weaker economy and financial struggles due to wars.
Compare the political systems of Britain and France before the French Revolution.
Britain: Constitutional monarchy with limited royal power. France: Absolute monarchy with centralized control.
Compare the impacts of the Seven Years' War on Britain and France.
Britain: Expanded territory but increased debt. France: Loss of colonial possessions and severe financial strain.
What happened during the Glorious Revolution?
William of Orange and Mary became joint monarchs of England, leading to a constitutional monarchy.
What was the significance of the Glorious Revolution?
It established a constitutional monarchy and limited royal power in England.
What happened during the Seven Years' War?
Britain and France fought to become the strongest global power, resulting in British victory and territorial expansion.
What were the outcomes of the Seven Years' War?
British victory, French expulsion from Canada and India, and severe debt for both Britain and France.
What happened during the American Revolution?
American colonies fought for and gained independence from Britain.
What was the significance of the American Revolution?
It challenged British power and led to the creation of the United States.
What was the Tea Act?
A British law that granted the British East India Company a monopoly on tea sales in the American colonies, leading to the Boston Tea Party.
What was the Boston Tea Party?
A protest by American colonists against the Tea Act, where they dumped tea into Boston Harbor.
What was the Stamp Act Congress?
A meeting of delegates from several American colonies to protest the Stamp Act.
What was the First Continental Congress?
A meeting of delegates from the American colonies in 1774 to discuss grievances with Britain.