Tag: Democratic revolution

Revolution in Western countries that led to discussions about constitutions, fundamental rights and citizenship. An example of such a revolution is the French Revolution. The people gained more and more power at the expense of the power of the monarch.

Period 7

Time of wigs and revolutions

Post author By Webcare
Post date 5 April 2012

Has anyone ever asked you if you wanted to get rich quickly? The Dutch of the 18th century wanted that. They were going to trade slaves.

Tags Abolitionism, Citizenship, Constitution, Democratic revolution, Enlightened absolutism, Enlightened thinking, Fundamental rights, Lighting, Plantation colony, Rationalism, Slaves, Social relations, The Golden Age, Trade, Transatlantic slave trade