Declaration of the Rights?

APWH Key Concepts

Key Concept 5.3. Nationalism, Revolution, and Reform

1. The Enlightenment: The rise and diffusion of Enlightenment thought that questioned established traditions in all areas of life often preceded the revolutions and rebellions against existing governments.

2. Nationalism: Beginning in the eighteenth century, peoples around the world developed a new sense of commonality based on language, religion, social customs and territory. These newly imagined national communities linked this identity with the borders of the state, while governments used this idea to unite diverse populations.

3. Revolutions: Increasing discontent with imperial rule propelled reformist and revolutionary movements.

4. New Ideologies: The global spread of European political and social thought and the increasing number of rebellions stimulated new transnational ideologies and solidarities.

• Absolute Monarchy

• Crime: King’s court, confinement, hard labor, and torture

• Dominance of the Catholic Church (some persecution of Protestants and Jews)

• Estates System of privilege and taxation

• Patriarchy: no political involvement of women