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Age of Revolution

How the American colonies won independence from Britain, and how the French Revolution overthrew the old order with the cry of liberty, equality and fraternity.

What this chapter covers

  1. The American War of Independence

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    • Background and CausesIndependent-minded colonists seeking freedom, better life.
    • The Boston Tea Party and the Beginning of War1773 tea raid sparked the war.
    • Birth of the United States of AmericaTreaty of Paris recognised independence, 1783.
    • Results of the American War of IndependenceWritten Constitution; federal democratic republic.
  2. The French Revolution

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    • Causes of the French RevolutionFeudal society divided into three Estates.
    • The Outbreak — Storming of the BastilleNational Assembly and Tennis Court Oath.
    • Results of the French RevolutionDeclaration of Rights; liberty, equality, fraternity.
    • Influence of the French Revolution outside FranceRevolutionary ideas spread across Europe.

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On what basis did the American colonists argue that the right to govern should rest?

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