HIST 1112 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Atlantic Revolutions, Atlantic Ocean, Age Of Enlightenment
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In order for enlightened thinkers to get together without the government knowing, rich women would invite them to a salon (sort of like a tea party): enlightened thinkers could share and discuss new ideas and the. French authorities would not know it was going on: the salon became an important part of french culture. If government is deficient citizens have a duty to rebel: unique circumstances, french and indian war (war down the british, boosted. American moral: great leadership, thomas paine (common sense, far away mother countries should not try and control colonies that are self sufficient and doing well. Also, there is no reason for kings: british underestimated colonial strength, successful revolution. Important battles: surrender at saratoga, considered a turning point in revolution because of the colonial (rather than british) victory. Chun 3: french realized that america could actually win and decided to help america (primarily to annoy.
