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What was the significance of the American Revolution?
Catalyst for social and political change in America and inspired movements for freedom globally.
What was the significance of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (1786)?
Established religious freedom and separation of church and state in Virginia, influencing the US.
What was the significance of the French Revolution (1789)?
Inspired by the American Revolution; sought to overthrow the monarchy and establish natural rights.
What was the significance of the Haitian Revolution (1791-1804)?
First successful slave revolt in the Western Hemisphere, leading to the establishment of Haiti as a black-led republic.
What was the purpose of the Jamaica Letter (1815)?
Bolivar's letter advocating for Latin American independence and the creation of a distinct "Spanish American" identity.
What were the causes and effects of Republican Motherhood?
Cause: Post-revolution discussions about women's roles. Effect: Emphasized women's role in raising virtuous citizens, shaping the next generation.
What were the causes and effects of the American Revolution on slavery?
Cause: Revolutionary ideals of equality. Effect: Sparked early abolitionist efforts, but also highlighted the contradiction of slavery.
What were the causes and effects of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom?
Cause: Calls for religious freedom after the Revolution. Effect: Established religious freedom and separation of church and state in Virginia.
What were the causes and effects of the American Revolution on the French Revolution?
Cause: American Revolution's success and ideals. Effect: Inspired the French to overthrow their monarchy and fight for natural rights.
What were the causes and effects of the American and French Revolutions on the Haitian Revolution?
Cause: Revolutionary ideals of freedom and equality. Effect: Enslaved Haitians revolted, leading to the first black-led republic.
What were the causes and effects of the American and French Revolutions on Latin America?
Cause: Revolutionary ideals and examples. Effect: Inspired Latin American colonies to revolt against Spanish rule and seek independence.
What is Republican Motherhood?
The concept emphasizing women's role in raising virtuous, civic-minded citizens.
What is the 'Peculiar Institution'?
Term used to describe slavery, highlighting the moral dilemma it posed in America.
Define the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.
Landmark law allowing people to worship as they chose, a crucial step toward religious liberty.
What is the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen?
Document inspired by Enlightenment ideals, calling for natural rights, equality, and representative government (French Revolution).