Atlantic Revolution was birthed from expensive wars, weakening states, and destabilizing of commercialization.
The wars : strained European states Britain, France, Spain
-Seven Years' War: Britain and France join battle in North America, Caribbean, West Africa, and South Africa.
Outcomes: Britain outs heavier taxes on American colonies and French monarchy
= Which led to American and French revolutions.
In the Atlantic revolution world, ideas from the Enlightenment created endless controversy. Created questions like Are liberty and equality the same? What kind of government best ensured freedom? How far should liberty be stretched? These ideas called for the Atlantic movements to be called "democratic revolutions". Another feature was its global impact. It spired many states to abolish slavery, extend the right to vote, to create equity for women. Nationalism became a big part of culture.
American Revolution
American colonies breaking from Britain. There was a real difference between Englishmen and American colonies. The colonies different societies. Class was very distinguishable. No legal distinctions differentiated clergy men like in France, and all free men enjoyed the same status before the law. All conditioned for less poverty, more opportunities, fewer social differences, and easier relationships among classes than in Europe.
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