Key Vocabulary (Definition prompts)
- Creole: ____________________________________________
- Colony: ____________________________________________
Initial Colonial Landscape (1750)
European Powers and Their Territories:
- Spain controlled areas from __________ to __________
- Portugal controlled __________
- France had territories in __________ and __________
- Britain controlled the __________ and several ________
Key Factors Leading to Revolutions
The Enlightenment
- Intellectual movement emphasizing liberty and reason
- Famous text: The "______"
- Key idea: No one has the divine right to command others
Revolutionary Examples (Time Period)
- American Revolution (1765–1783)
- Haitian Revolution (1791–1804)
- Latin American Revolutions (1808–1826)
Important Revolutionary Leaders
- __________ (American Revolution)
- __________ (Haitian Revolution)
- __________ (Latin American Revolutions)
Major Influences on Revolutions
- Enlightenment ideas of liberty and natural rights
- Weakening of European powers due to wars and financial strain
- Inspiration from successful other independence movements
Outcomes by 1850
- Most European colonies achieved independence
- New independent nations emerged in North America and Latin America
Short Answer Response Questions
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Explain how the Enlightenment influenced revolutionary movements in the Americas.
Use specific examples from the video to support your argument.
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Analyze Simón Bolívar's role in Latin American independence.
Why was he significant, and how did his background as a "creole" impact his leadership?
- What role did the American Revolution play in inspiring other independence movements across the Americas?
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Discuss how Napoleon's European conflicts indirectly influenced independence movements in the Americas.
Provide specific connections mentioned in the video.