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    Unit 5 - Topic 5.2: Atlantic Revolutions Comparison (AMSCO pgs.285-293) American Revolution French Revolution Haitian Revolution

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    The American, French, and Haitian Revolutions were all caused by social inequalities and economic burdens placed upon the lower classes. The American colonists revolted due to new taxes imposed by Britain, the French citizens revolted due to an unequal system of social classes, and the Haitian slaves revolted seeking equal rights and pay for their labor. All three revolutions led to the lower classes gaining greater freedoms and rights, though the Haitian Revolution uniquely led to the abolition of slavery. The Latin American revolutions similarly aimed to reduce colonial rule and taxes oppressing the lower classes.

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    The American, French, and Haitian Revolutions were all caused by social inequalities and economic burdens placed upon the lower classes. The American colonists revolted due to new taxes imposed by Britain, the French citizens revolted due to an unequal system of social classes, and the Haitian slaves revolted seeking equal rights and pay for their labor. All three revolutions led to the lower classes gaining greater freedoms and rights, though the Haitian Revolution uniquely led to the abolition of slavery. The Latin American revolutions similarly aimed to reduce colonial rule and taxes oppressing the lower classes.

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    The American, French, and Haitian Revolutions were all caused by social inequalities and economic burdens placed upon the lower classes. The American colonists revolted due to new taxes imposed by Britain, the French citizens revolted due to an unequal system of social classes, and the Haitian slaves revolted seeking equal rights and pay for their labor. All three revolutions led to the lower classes gaining greater freedoms and rights, though the Haitian Revolution uniquely led to the abolition of slavery. The Latin American revolutions similarly aimed to reduce colonial rule and taxes oppressing the lower classes.

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    Unit 5 - Topic 5.2: Atlantic Revolutions Comparison (AMSCO pgs.285-293)

    American Revolution French Revolution Haitian Revolution


    1765-1783 1789-1799 1791-1804
    What factors After the French and Indian war They believed that Louis XVI was a weak In Saint Domingue the slave labor force
    caused this
    revolution? Be Britain taxed the new colonies to pay leader. The French was inspired by the made up the majority of the population as
    specific. for it. Britain also cut off all trade for American Revolution. The 3rd estates were they worked in plantations in horrible
    the colonies which enraged forced to pay most of the taxes from the debt working conditions. So in 1791 when they
    Americans with their new policies. that was caused by the American revolution. heard rumors that the French king had
    The 3rd estate disliked the 2nd and 1st estate already freed the slaves, it caused a huge
    privileges. revolt in Saint Domingue.
    The colonies wanted to gain The 3rd estate wanted greater representation Because enslaved people of African descent
    What were the independence from Britain to create a much like the 2nd and first estate as well as were at the bottom of the social classes, they
    desires/goals of
    Revolutionaries? new form of government more rights. The peasants wanted to make more seeked equal rights which meant they would
    (democracy). They also wanted less money since they paid most of the taxes. receive equal treatment regardless of their
    governmental control over the race. They also desired to be paid for their
    citizens so they can gain their natural work as well as better working conditions.
    human rights.

    Dates and Brief Great Britain starts implementing There were three social classes in France which After the French revolution began free men
    Summary of
    Major Events of heavy taxes on the colonists to pay were the 3rd estate, 2nd estate, and the 1st of color proclaimed themselves as French
    Revolution for the French and Indian war. The estate. In France the 1st estate was considered citizens which inspired the Haitian
    Continental congress begged the king the highest which consisted of the Roman revolution. After the rumors that they had
    to let themselves be heard however; Catholic higher and lower clergy. The 2nd already been freed, slaves started to revolt
    the king paid no attention. With the estate was the rich that held high offices in the which was led by a former slave named
    help of France, they fought Great government. The 3rd estate were the peasants Toussaint. After the revolution in France
    Britain and won which allowed the that paid 50% income to the government. This abolished slavery, Toussaint then supports
    declaration to be written by Thomas eventually led to an outrage as the 3rd estate the French. They then focus on fighting the
    Jefferson. wanted higher representation and more rights. British and after their success Toussaint
    On July 14, 1789, they stormed bastille to becomes the new ruler of Saint Domingue.
    obtain weapons. Until Aug. 1789 when the However, Napoleon soon sends troops to
    National Assembly composed the Declaration reinstall slavery and Toussaint is captured by
    of rights of man and citizen. then shortly dies afterwards. Haitian
    becomes free afterwards and declares
    independence.
    Important Important documents from the Important documents from the revolution are Important documents from the revolution
    Documents of
    the Revolution Revolution are the declaration of the Declaration of rights of man and citizen, include a letter from Toussaint Louverture
    independence, articles of and the constitution of 1793. (1793), and Toussaint Louverture Letter to
    confederation, and the bill of rights. Directory (1789)

    Outcomes of the They won independence from Great The French went through many types of After the revolution the island was free from
    Revolution, both
    long-term and Britain. They created their first governments including monarchy, republic, slavery but still demanded production of
    short-term. government (Republic) and the dictatorship, and monarchy again. The French sugar and coffee. Louverture wanted to
    constitution. They inspired others to federal system was abolished, and the economy rebuild the French/Haitian economy.
    seek political equality. fell because of war and revolution.

    the Revolution

    Outcomes of the In Latin America they were able to gain independence and freedom for the people of liberated countries however, they continued to
    Revolution, both
    long-term and struggle with poor governments and increasing poverty.
    short-term.
    Summarize your learning by comparing the following revolutions based on causes and outcomes.

    French American Haitian Latin American


    Revolution Revolution Revolution -Both lower -Lower classRevolutions
    -Wanted to create a new -Lower class
    -Citizens were -Both classes consisted of
    form of government with consisted of
    put into social despised of wanted equal creoles
    less control over its slaves
    classes new taxes rights -Creoles were
    citizens -Slaves were
    implemented -Both close to the top of
    -Created the declaration used to farm
    -Both seeked revolutions the social classes
    -Composed the of independence crops in poor
    to become were inspired -Had heavy taxes
    declaration of -Formed the bill of rights working
    independent by the implemented
    rights of men conditions American
    and citizent and waned -Were not taxed
    more revolution
    but seeked pay
    representation for their work

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