History 18th Century

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This flashcard set covers significant historical events and figures from the 18th century, focusing on political revolutions, economic theories, and key inventions. Learners will practice identifying pivotal moments such as the French Revolution, the American Revolutionary War, and the Haitian Revolution, as well as influential individuals like Thomas Jefferson and Napoleon Bonaparte. Additionally, the set highlights important concepts, including The Enlightenment and capitalism, providing a comprehensive overview of transformative themes in world history during this period.

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Agreement in 1795 dividing Poland among Russia, Prussia, and Austria

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Third Partition of Poland

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Document defining rights of French estates in 1789

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Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen

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Event marking end of feudal system in France

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French Revolution

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Incident where American colonists protested British taxes with tea destruction

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The Boston Tea Party

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Primary author of American Declaration of Independence

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Thomas Jefferson

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Russian monarch expanding empire into Poland and Black Sea

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Catherine the Great

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One of the first direct British taxes on American colonies in 1765

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The Stamp Act

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Term for British policy of relaxing trade laws on American colonies pre-1763

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Salutary Neglect

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Conflict ended by Treaty of Paris of 1783

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The American Revolutionary War

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British officer surrendering at Battle of Saratoga, American Revolution turning point

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General John Burgoyne

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Final major battle of American Revolution, 1781

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Battle of Yorktown

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Economic theory advocating for free markets over government control championed by Adam Smith

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Capitalism (or Wealth of Nations)

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British invention by James Hargreaves in the 1760s

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The Spinning Jenny

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Prussian monarch that seized Silesia in the 1740s

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Frederick the Great

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French military leader and eventual emperor near the end of the 1700s

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Napoleon Bonaparte

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Political upheaval in 1791 with enslaved people rising against French rule in the Caribbean

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Haitian Revolution

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African empire at its height in 18th century before British occupation

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The Oyo Empire

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Intellectual movement applying reason and logic in 1700s

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The Enlightenment

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Chinese dynasty expanded under Qianlong Emperor in 18th century

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The Qing Dynasty