Question

review: political revolutions and

1. complete the sentences by using the terms from the united states column to fill in

the blanks.
the document that said the colonies were now free from english rule is the
__________________________
the decision that representation in the house of representatives would be based on
a states population, whereas representation in the senate would be equal was the
__________________________
the pamphlet that convinced many colonists of the need for independence was
__________________________

1. complete the sentences by using the terms from the france column to fill in the blan

the violence that took place during the french revolution in which many people wer
killed was the __________________________
the event led by enslaved people that was inspired by the ideals of the french
revolution was the __________________________
a set of laws that protected french peoples liberty, equality, and rights was the
__________________________

Explanation:

• The Declaration of Independence was a key document in the American colonies' break from British rule, formally stating their independence.
• The Great Compromise (also known as the Connecticut Compromise) established the structure of Congress with the House based on population and the Senate having equal representation per state.
• Common Sense by Thomas Paine was a highly influential pamphlet that swayed public opinion towards independence in the American colonies.
• The Reign of Terror was a period of extreme violence during the French Revolution where many were executed.
• The Haitian Revolution was a slave - led revolt inspired by the ideals of the French Revolution.
• The Napoleonic Code was a comprehensive set of laws that aimed to protect French citizens' rights such as liberty and equality.

Answer:

1. Declaration of Independence
2. Great Compromise
3. Common Sense
4. Reign of Terror
5. Haitian Revolution
6. Napoleonic Code