"The Revolution was affected before the war commenced. The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people...This radical change in the principles‚ sentiments‚ and affections of the people was the real American Revolution." Explain the meaning of this 1818 statement by John Adams (referring to the Revolutionary era) and assess its validity. Philosophical words‚ Once Again In a letter to Hezekiah Niles on February 3rd of 1818 John Adams‚ once again‚ spoke his mighty‚ philosophical words
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When society as a whole calls for a dramatic social or governmental change‚ a revolution is occurring. For example‚ after the Enlightenment‚ the French were unsatisfied with the current government and society‚ and came together to make a real change. The idea of a revolution was almost unheard of in times like the Middle Ages. Today‚ however‚ this notion is common and relevant‚ and the French Revolution seems to be the catalyst of this idea. In the Middle Ages‚ people had no reason to rebel until
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The Effect of the Haitian Revolution on The Slaves During the Haitian Revolution‚ slaves went from total submission to personal and political liberation due to the weakening of the colonial power (French Revolution)‚ the economic wealths of Haiti‚ and the aspirations brought by the ideas of the Enlightenment thinkers that all men were born free and equal. The slave rebellion lead by Toussaint L’Ouverture‚ is a turning point as it is the first successful one. It took ten years (1794 - 1804) for
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There were many views of the issue of slavery during the Enlightenment and the French Revolution‚ and the resolution of slavery affected economics‚ politics‚ and social order. The slave trade triangle between Europe‚ west Africa‚ and the Indies has a great affect on European economics during this time. The only way for this elaborate trade triangle to work is if there were black Africans available for export to the Indies as slaves. If they were not available‚ then the landowners in the
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constitutional regime in Persia was the chief objective of the Revolution of 1323-29/1905-11. Like any other major revolution‚ the Constitutional Revolution in Persia encompassed a broad spectrum of ideas and objectives‚ reflecting diverse intellectual trends‚ social backgrounds‚ and political demands. At the time even the text of the Constitution itself did not have universal support. Yet‚ in spite of ideological ambiguities‚ the Revolution remains an epoch-making episode in the modern history of Persia
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Revolution: an overthrow or repudiation and the thorough replacement of an established government or political system by the people governed (Dictionary.com). This definition explains what a revolution is‚ but not the many reasons of why it happens. Every revolution in history has happened because people were being treated poorly and felt the need to fix their quality of life‚ so they rebelled against their government. Most revolutions were won and people gained many new freedoms & liberties‚ and
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Factors of the Revolutions of 1848 In the years leading up to 1848 there were many factors that triggered revolts throughout Europe. The countries involved include France‚ Italy‚ Prussia/Germany‚ and Austria. Tension grew throughout these countries because of industrialization‚ population increases‚ agricultural and financial crises‚ repressive measures and lack of reform‚ and ideological challenges. High unemployment‚ especially among the artisan classes‚ ignited liberal revolt. The Industrial
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The Course of the Haitian Revolution 1789: French Revolution. French National Assembly issued ‘Declaration of Rights of Man’. The keywords of the French revolution- ‘Liberty‚ Equality and Fraternity’ soon spread to the French Colonies. 1790: The National Assembly granted the West Indian assemblies to make their own laws. The mulattoes feared the whites would make more racist laws. There was an unsuccessful mulattoe revolt against the whites. This revolt was led by Vincent Ogé
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The Russian Revolution was one of the most important revolutions in history. Just like the French people‚ Russians got tired of being treated unfairly by the Higher classes‚ and so decided to revolt against them. However unlike the French‚ they could not be satisfied‚ or entertained for long by a single revolution‚ reason why they did many revolts. Each time retreating at its middle‚ until they finally were annoyed and determined enough to overthrow the Government and change their lives as they knew
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The Haitian revolution had outlived the French revolution which was their inspiration them from the beginning. Napoleon Bonaparte who was the ruler of France sent a troop out to capture Louverture and restore the balance that was once there. Louverture was taken and sent to prison where he ultimately died in 1803. Jean- Jacques Dessalines‚ one of Louvertures generals and also a former slave‚ led the revolutionaries at the Battle of Vertieres on November 18‚ 1803 where the French was defeated. They
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