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The American Revolution (1775-1783)

Causes of the War (Caused by a Combination of Factors)

in the Early modern age the spanish monarchs wanted to become more powerful.For this Reason they did many things inside the country (domestic policy) and outside ( Foreign policy).After the reign of the cactholic cmonarchs and the higher Habsburgs the spell of good luck became to the end with the lesser habsburgs And Felipe V

The reign Of Cacholic Monarchs lasted from 1469 to 1516.With the marriage of Isabel of Castile and Fernando of Aragon this two crowns joined.With the Catholic Monarchs began the modern state and there was a common policy in the Iberian Peninsula but independent kingdoms. About the foreign policy during this reign They made alliances with other European kingdoms(From Habsburg to holy roman empire) by matrimonial policy with...

The Restoration (1815-1848)

The Restoration was a return to the political system of the Ancien Régime imposed by the victorious European powers (Austria, Russia, Prussia, and Great Britain) after Napoleon's defeat in 1815.

Supporters of the Restoration believed that the monarch was the only person capable of leading a country. Popular sovereignty and constitutions were seen as limitations on the monarchy's power.

Measures Adopted at the Congress of Vienna:

• Absolute monarchies were reinstated.
• Europe's borders were changed.
• European powers agreed to support any monarch threatened by revolution or attempts to limit their power.
• Two European alliances were formed to enforce the agreements:

1. Holy Alliance (Russia, Prussia, and Austria):

The monarchs...

Key Enlightenment Thinkers and Their Ideas

Voltaire

• Advocated for freedom of speech, press, and religion.
• Opposed monarchy, militarism, and slavery.
• Supported constitutional monarchy as a transitional step towards democracy.

Montesquieu

• Developed the theory of the separation of powers to protect people's rights.
• Significantly influenced Liberal Political Theory.

Mary Wollstonecraft

• Feminist activist and writer.
• Authored A Vindication of the Rights of Woman and A Vindication of the Rights of Men.

Immanuel Kant

• Wrote Critique of Pure Reason, a seminal work in philosophy.
• Developed deontology, a major ethical theory.

Mary Astell

• Championed social equality and choice for women in marriage.
• Advocated for equal education rights for women.

Claude-Adrien Helvétius

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1. What Was the Cold War?

The Cold War was a period of permanently tense international relations between 1945 and 1991. During this time, the world was divided into two opposing blocs:

1.1. Western Bloc

Led by the USA, these countries had a political system based on democracy and a capitalist economy.

1.2. Eastern Bloc

Led by the Soviet Union, these countries had a totalitarian regime and a centrally planned economy.

2. Characteristics of the Cold War

A. Bipolar Order: The two superpowers had similar military and destructive capabilities. They maintained international tensions based on distrust and threats.

B. The Arms Race: Rivalry between both superpowers to have the greatest weapons: atomic bombs, hydrogen bombs, and chemical weapons.

C. Areas of

Phases of the French Revolution

Constitutional Monarchy (1789-1792)

Once in the Estates General, the Third Estate proposed to change the voting system to one individual vote per member. The king refused, and the bourgeoisie declared themselves the true representatives of the nation. They proclaimed a National Assembly and pledged to draft a constitution. The king eventually agreed to demands, and a National Constituent Assembly was formed to abolish feudalism, approve the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizens, and draw up a constitution based on the separation of power and national sovereignty with limited male suffrage (suffrage censitaire). The Legislative Assembly began to govern with the rules of the constitution, forcing the nobility...

11th Century Developments

Technological Innovations

Key advancements included:

• Three-year crop rotation
• Iron-wheeled mouldboard plough
• New type of harness

Political Transformations

The Cortes or parliament emerged. These were assemblies representing not only the privileged classes but also the bourgeoisie, representing the broader population. The King often asked these assemblies for help (e.g., taxes, recruitment of troops).

Political Organisation in Cities

Initially subject to the authority of a feudal lord, the rising bourgeoisie did not approve of this situation and demanded greater autonomy. Kings or feudal lords granted fueros to the cities – documents specifying the rights of the lords or king and the inhabitants of the city. Administration...