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The French Revolution -Key Concepts- I. Revolutionary Ideas -Ideological Foundation for Political Liberalism- A. Liberty The notion of individual human rights A new type of government in which the people are sovereign The importance of a representative assembly The importance of a written constitution The notion of self-determination Freedom to accumulate property B. Equality Equality of rights and civil liberties Equality before the law No special privileges for the rich Equality of opportunity “Careers Open to Talent” Inherent tension between liberty and equality II. Roots of Liberalism Judeo-Christian and Greek roots Enlightenment Foundation Locke’s Notion of the Rights of Englishmen III. “A Dual Revolution” The French Revolution was the inaugural European revolution The French Revolution and the Industrial Revolution together transformed the western world This “Dual Revolution” changed everything politically, socially and economically Triumph of European states and economies globally The Modern Era was inaugurated by the Dual Revolution IV. “The Atlantic Revolution” French Revolution was a part of a whole series of revolutions which took place during the late 18th century --Political agitation in England, Ireland, Holland, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Hungary, Poland and the American colonies One big movement of revolutionary agitation A. British North America “All Men are Created Equal” The significance of the American constitution The influence of the American Revolution The impact of the American Revolution B. Central and South America Independence from Spanish rule Simon Bolivar, the father of Latin American independence Continued dominance of the white minority The abolition of the slave trade is set in motion --United States abolished this trade in 1808 C. The French Revolution More fundamental and profound consequences than the American Revolution France = most powerful and populous state in Europe Massive social revolution Worldwide i