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suffrage- right to vote
legitimacy-authenticity of something
waterloo- a village in central Belgium, south of Brussels: Napoleon decisively defeated here on June 18, 1815. 2. a decisive or crushing defeat: The candidate met her Waterloo in the national elections
abdicate-  renounce one's throne
consulate- the place or building in which a consul's duties are carried out

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How did the American and French Revolutions influence Latin American independence movements?

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How did the American and French Revolutions influence Latin American independence movements?

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The Latin American countries were inspired by the complete overthrow of the monarchy. The lower classes felt that they had the power to take over and rule themselves.

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What improved technologies and institutions were important to European economies? 

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What improved technologies and institutions were important to European economies? 

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All-weather roads improved year- round transport and trade. New designs in farm tools increased productivity (agricultural revolution). Improvements in ship design lowered cost of transport.

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Who were some of the composers, artists, philosophers, and writers of the period?

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Who were some of the composers, artists, philosophers, and writers of the period?

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composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
philosophers: Thomas Hobbes
writers: Voltaire

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How did the ideas of the Enlightenment contribute to causing the French Revolution? 

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How did the ideas of the Enlightenment contribute to causing the French Revolution? 

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First, it transformed the monarchy. Second, the religion and the Church. Third, the new political and social values in society. then, public opinion

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How did the Enlightenment promote revolution in the American colonies?

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How did the Enlightenment promote revolution in the American colonies?

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Many ideas and concepts, including natural rights, freedom from oppression, and innovative ways of thinking regarding government structure came directly from Enlightenment philosophers. Without the philosophy and ideology of the Enlightenment the Revolution is simply another war for colonial independence.

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How did the philosophers of the Enlightenment influence thinking on political issues? 

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How did the philosophers of the Enlightenment influence thinking on political issues? 

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Philosophers spread idea of independence, rights of people and governments, rules to govern approved by the people; basic human rights.