The Revolutions18th-19th c

Some Results

“Leading a revolution is like riding a tiger.”

Arthur S. Hastings - historian

Talk with your partner… What were the biggest CHANGES in

the North American colonies as a result of the American Revolution?

(Social, Political, Culture, Economy)

What were the main CONTINUITIES in North America from 1650 ce to 1800 ce?

(Social, Political, Culture, Economy)

After the American Revolution

Stable new government (based on the Enlightenment) under the Constitution created the best representative democracy EVER. (Remember, history is all about interpretation!)

Economic freedom continued

Relative social equality continued (for white men)

Separation of religion and government became law

After the French Revolution the French government changed

frequently from Republic to Monarchy, (with periods of violence and civil war) while many of the revolutionary ideals and laws remained

Social classes became less rigid Roman Catholic Church lost power Napoleon spread revolutionary ideas

and nationalism through conquest.

After the Haitian Revolution

Successful Slave Revolt (in other regions - inspired slaves, made owners afraid) leads to political and social transformation

Military dictatorships were often corrupt, unstable, and unfair

Economic decline – plantation agriculture ended, other nations halt trade, few resources remained

African religions like Vodun influence culture

After the Latin American Revolutions

Regional conflicts split Central & South America into rival states.

Social and political tensions remained between elites, reformers, the military, lower classes, natives, and slaves

Economic dependence on Western European economy.

Roman Catholicism remained important

Analyzing Continuities & Changes

What were the biggest CHANGES in the societies of FRANCE, HAITI, and LATIN AMERICA from 1700 to 1850?

What were the CONTINUTIES in the societies of FRANCE, HAITI, and LATIN AMERICA from 1700 to 1850?

(SOCIETY includes characteristics of social class and culture)

In present day, how would social media help revolutionaries?

How could social media be used to hurt revolutionaries?