BLOG 6: Chapter 16: Atlantic Revolutions, Global Echoes
Atlantic Revolutions,
Global Echoes
Chapter 16 focuses on the Atlantic Revolutions which were revolutionary waves between the late eighteenth and early's nineteenth century. Thus the Atlantic revolutions in North America, France, Haiti, and Latin America took place within a larger global frame work.
The North American Revolution (1775 - 1787)
The North American Revolution was a conflict between Great Britain and the British North American colonies. It started out as a colonial revolt against the mercantile and economic policies of the British North America. Tension between the colonist and the British government were growing which is what caused this revolt. The government wanted to control over colonial affairs, trade and commerce. They first began by passing new laws and taxes in attempt to make money off the colonies to help pay off these debts. American colonies thought that British were treating them unfairly. As a result, colonies would form protests and riots. The United States government and the British Parliament officially agreed to the Treaty of Paris, which ended the American Revolution.
The French Revolution (1789 - 1815)
1789 is one of the most significant dates in history, specifically famous for The French Revolution in French with the saying: "Liberté, Égalité et Fraternité". In addition, it didn't took place in 1789 and it was far more violent years after 1789. The French Revolution was a period of time in France when the people overthrew the monarchy and took control of the government. The cause of this Revolution is the conflict between the Monarchy and the nobility over the reform of the tax system led to paralysis and bankruptcy. Tension increased which led to people storming the Bastille to obtain arms. These people feared that the king, Louis XVI would retaliate with force. This attack dragged the nation down to the destruction of the monarch and the execution of Louis XVI.
The Haitian Revolution (1791-1804)
The Haitian Revolution highlights 3 different groups: the slaves, whites and the free people of color. "A salve labor force of about 500,000 people made up the vast majority of the colony's population. Whites numbered about 40,000, sharply divided between very well-to-do plantation owners, merchants, and lawyers and those known as pets blancs, or poor whites." (pg. 709) In a chart 88% are slaves, 7% white and 5% free people of color. Here are some main points that were highlighted:
- Highly motivated due to extreme oppression
- Charismatic leadership/inspiring
- All-or-Nothing
- American South -> Lynching
Global Echoes
Chapter 16 focuses on the Atlantic Revolutions which were revolutionary waves between the late eighteenth and early's nineteenth century. Thus the Atlantic revolutions in North America, France, Haiti, and Latin America took place within a larger global frame work.
The North American Revolution (1775 - 1787)
The North American Revolution was a conflict between Great Britain and the British North American colonies. It started out as a colonial revolt against the mercantile and economic policies of the British North America. Tension between the colonist and the British government were growing which is what caused this revolt. The government wanted to control over colonial affairs, trade and commerce. They first began by passing new laws and taxes in attempt to make money off the colonies to help pay off these debts. American colonies thought that British were treating them unfairly. As a result, colonies would form protests and riots. The United States government and the British Parliament officially agreed to the Treaty of Paris, which ended the American Revolution.
The French Revolution (1789 - 1815)
1789 is one of the most significant dates in history, specifically famous for The French Revolution in French with the saying: "Liberté, Égalité et Fraternité". In addition, it didn't took place in 1789 and it was far more violent years after 1789. The French Revolution was a period of time in France when the people overthrew the monarchy and took control of the government. The cause of this Revolution is the conflict between the Monarchy and the nobility over the reform of the tax system led to paralysis and bankruptcy. Tension increased which led to people storming the Bastille to obtain arms. These people feared that the king, Louis XVI would retaliate with force. This attack dragged the nation down to the destruction of the monarch and the execution of Louis XVI.
The Haitian Revolution (1791-1804)
The Haitian Revolution highlights 3 different groups: the slaves, whites and the free people of color. "A salve labor force of about 500,000 people made up the vast majority of the colony's population. Whites numbered about 40,000, sharply divided between very well-to-do plantation owners, merchants, and lawyers and those known as pets blancs, or poor whites." (pg. 709) In a chart 88% are slaves, 7% white and 5% free people of color. Here are some main points that were highlighted:
- Highly motivated due to extreme oppression
- Charismatic leadership/inspiring
- All-or-Nothing
- American South -> Lynching
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