1. Some Results

2. “Leading a revolution is like riding a tiger.”
Arthur S. Hastings - historian

5. 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)

6.  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

8.  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.

11.  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

13. 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

14. 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)

15. In present day, how would social media
help revolutionaries?
How could social media be used to hurt
revolutionaries?