Unit 5_ Atlantic Revolutions Graphic Organizer

Unit 5 - Topic 5.2: Atlantic Revolutions Comparison (AMSCO pgs.285-293) American Revolution French Revolution Haitian Revolution What factors caused this revolution? Be specific. The American colonists wanted independence from the rule of the British. The ideas of Enlightenment also helped them to start a revolution against the British. During this period, France had economic instability. The monarch collects a lot of taxes and most of the money they collect is used to aid American colonists for the American revolution. The commoner wants independence from the monarch. The slave on this island wants to be free from slavery. Slaves began to revolt against their white masters, killing them and burning their houses. These slave revolts were united by an escaped slave known as the Maroon. What were the desires/goals of Revolutionaries? Americans want to be free and Independence from the rule of the British colonists. The commoner wants to be independent of the French monarchs. These slaves want to be free from slavery. Dates and Brief Summary of Major Events of Revolution On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was created to express the philosophy behind the colonists who fight against the British. In 1783, they finally gain ind