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Define Liberty.

Freedom from arbitrary or despotic control; the power to exercise rights.

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Define Liberty.

Freedom from arbitrary or despotic control; the power to exercise rights.

Define Equality.

The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.

Define Fraternity.

A sense of common brotherhood and mutual support among people.

What was the Reign of Terror?

A period of extreme violence and fear during the French Revolution, marked by mass executions.

Define Conservatism.

A political philosophy emphasizing tradition, established institutions, and gradual change.

What does 'Radical Break with Tradition' mean?

A sudden and drastic departure from established customs, beliefs, or practices.

Define duties in a political context.

Obligations or responsibilities that individuals owe to society, the government, or other individuals.

Define Rights in a political context.

Moral or legal entitlements that individuals possess, protecting them from certain actions or ensuring certain freedoms.

Define Guerrilla Warfare.

A form of irregular warfare in which small groups of combatants use military tactics including ambushes, sabotage, raids, petty warfare, hit-and-run tactics, and mobility to fight a larger and less-mobile traditional military.

What is a Republic?

A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.

Compare the French Revolution and the Haitian Revolution.

Both were inspired by Enlightenment ideals, but the French Revolution aimed to overthrow a monarchy while the Haitian Revolution was a slave revolt against colonial masters.

Compare the views of revolutionaries and Edmund Burke.

Revolutionaries emphasized liberty, equality, and fraternity, while Burke stressed tradition, order, and duties over rights.

Compare the causes of the French Revolution and the Haitian Revolution.

The French Revolution was caused by social inequality and economic crisis, while the Haitian Revolution was sparked by the desire for freedom from slavery and colonial rule.

Compare the outcomes of the French Revolution and the Haitian Revolution.

The French Revolution led to a republic and later the Napoleonic Empire, while the Haitian Revolution resulted in the first black republic in the world.

Compare the conservative and revolutionary perspectives on rights.

Revolutionaries emphasized individual rights as paramount, while conservatives like Burke stressed the importance of duties and responsibilities alongside rights.

Compare the French Revolution and the American Revolution.

Both were inspired by Enlightenment ideals, but the American Revolution was primarily a colonial revolt against British rule, while the French Revolution was a social and political upheaval within France.

Compare the goals of Toussaint L'Ouverture and the French revolutionaries.

Both sought freedom and equality, but L'Ouverture focused on liberating enslaved people, while the French revolutionaries aimed to overthrow the monarchy and establish a more just society.

Compare the use of violence in the French Revolution and the Haitian Revolution.

Both revolutions involved significant violence, but the Haitian Revolution was characterized by a brutal slave revolt, while the French Revolution saw violence from both revolutionaries and counter-revolutionaries.

Compare the reactions of European monarchies to the French Revolution and the Haitian Revolution.

European monarchies feared the spread of revolutionary ideas from both revolutions, but the Haitian Revolution also raised concerns about the potential for slave revolts in their own colonies.

Compare the long-term impacts of the French Revolution and the Haitian Revolution.

The French Revolution led to political and social reforms in Europe, while the Haitian Revolution inspired abolitionist movements and challenged colonialism.

What were the causes and effects of the spread of revolutionary ideas?

Causes: Print media, art, and intellectuals amplified revolutionary messages. Effects: Inspired social and political movements, including the Haitian Revolution.

What were the causes and effects of the Reign of Terror?

Causes: Radical factions vying for power. Effects: Extreme violence, mass executions, and widespread fear.

What were the causes and effects of the conservative backlash to the French Revolution?

Causes: Monarchies feared the spread of revolutionary ideas. Effects: Alliances formed to contain revolution and defend monarchical power; solidified conservative thought.

What were the causes and effects of the Haitian Revolution?

Causes: Enlightenment ideals, French Revolution, and the desire for freedom by enslaved people. Effects: Haiti became the first black republic and inspired other movements for liberation.

What were the causes and effects of Edmund Burke's critique of the French Revolution?

Causes: Burke's belief in tradition and order. Effects: Solidified conservative opposition to the revolution and influenced conservative thought in Europe.

What were the causes and effects of emphasizing rights over duties?

Causes: Revolutionary ideals focusing on individual freedoms. Effects: Criticized by conservatives like Burke, who believed it led to chaos and neglect of social responsibilities.

What were the causes and effects of guerrilla warfare in the Haitian Revolution?

Causes: The enslaved population's need to fight a larger, better-equipped French force. Effects: Prolonged the revolution, inflicted heavy casualties on the French, and ultimately contributed to Haiti's independence.

What were the causes and effects of the French Revolution's violence?

Causes: Internal power struggles and external threats. Effects: Undermined the revolution's ideals, led to the Reign of Terror, and provoked conservative backlash.

What were the causes and effects of the alliance of monarchies against the revolution?

Causes: Fear of revolutionary ideas spreading and threatening monarchical power. Effects: Wars and conflicts aimed at containing the revolution and restoring traditional order.

What were the causes and effects of the Enlightenment?

Causes: Intellectuals questioned traditional authority and emphasized reason and individual rights. Effects: Inspired revolutions, reforms, and new ways of thinking about government and society.