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1. The American Revolution
The American Revolution created a symbol of independence for the United States. |
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2. Bastille
The king was sent to Bastille after being charged with murder. |
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medieval fortress used as a prison; french angry mob broke into it and killed the guards, releasing the
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3. Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was a frightening event for the colonists. |
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British army soldiers open fired on a protesting crowd, killing 5 civilian men (March 5, 1770)
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4. Boston Tea Party
Even though a lot of tea was wasted, the colonists were able to make a loud political statement that resulted form the Boston Tea Party. |
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A political protest against the tax policy of the British government that controlled all the tea imported into the colonies (Dec. 1773)
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5. Bourgeoisie
The Bourgeoisie did not enjoy being socially categorized. |
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the middle class; part of the Third Estate
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6. Checks and Balances
The system of checks and balances has proved to be very efficient for the U.S government. |
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from Montesquieu, a fundamental democratic principle of American government which ensures that one branch does not accumulate too much power
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7. Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was a physical symbol to represent the freedom of the United States. |
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An act of the Second Continental Congress, adopted on July 4, 1776, which declared that the Thirteen Colonies in North America were "Free and Independent States" and that "all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved."
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8. Estate-General
The Estate-General is responsible for representing the different estates and therefore has a lot of responsibility on his hands. |
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the legislative body consisting of representatives of the three estates
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9. Executive
The president is a part of the Executive Branch. |
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the part of a government that makes sure decisions and laws work well
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10. Federal Republic
The Federal Republic is what ties the government and the states together therefore creating an efficient way to make sure popular sovereignty is being kept in mind. |
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Created in the U.S. Constitution, it divides the power between the federal (or national) government and the states
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11. French Revolution
The French Revolution caused many deaths and put the French in a lot of debt. |
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the anticlerical (anti-power of the clergy) and republican revolution in France from 1789 until 1799, when Napoleon seized power
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12. Judicial
The Judicial Branch is a part of the three branches of government and had the power to "check" the other branch. |
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relating to the law, judges, or their decisions
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13.Judicial Review
Judicial review allows the government to make sure well decisions are being made that are best for the people. |
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Power of courts to review decisions of another department or level of government
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14. Legislature
The Legislature has a lot of power when it comes to the law. |
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an institution that has the power to make or change laws
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15. Limited Power
Police officers have limited power when it comes to arresting someone. |
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a type of government in which its functions and powers are prescribed, limited, and restricted by law
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16. Louis XVI
Not many people enjoyed being ruled by Louis XVI because of his poor decision making. |
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well-meaning but weak and indecisive French ruler who inherited the throne deeply in debt; summoned the Estates-General together for the first time in 175 yrs, where citizens aired grievances and ultimately created the National Assembly
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17. National Assembly
The National Assembly is made up of smart, intelligent people to represent our country. |
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created by the disgruntled delegates of the french Third Estate, joined by reform-minded clergy and nobles
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18. Popular Sovereignty
Popular Sovereignty has been a basic principle of government that has been around for many decades now. |
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all government power comes from the people
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19. Separation of Powers
The separation of powers has proved to be very efficient for the different branches of the U.S government to this day. |
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division of governmental authority among the three branches of government: executive, legislative, and judicial branch. The US Constitution uses this principle in setting up the presidency, the Congress, and the courts
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20. Stamp Act
Many colonists protested against the Stamp Act. |
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a law passed by the British Parliament requiring all publications and legal and commercial documents in the American colonies to bear a tax stamp (1765)
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21. Tennis Court Oath
The Tennis Court Oath proved to help out the colonists in times of need when important meetings needed to be held. |
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when the new National Assembly was locked out of their meeting hall, they assembled in a nearby tennis court, where they swore to meet until a Constitution was established
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22. Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris marked the end of the War and a new beginning for America. |
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American, French, and British diplomats signed this treaty that ended the Revolutionary war and Britain recognized the independence of the United States of America (1783)
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23. U.S Constitution
The U.S Constitution was based off of ideas from the Enlightenment. |
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document that replaced the Articles of Confederation, defined the system of government in the newly established America and contains additional amendments when ratified (1787)
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24. Yorktown, Virginia
Yorktown, Virginia is a memorable place for Americans because it represents the place where independence was finally achieved. |
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Where G. Washington forces the surrender of the British army, thereby ending the American Revolutionary war (1781)
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