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AllyB 7-3indicator2
French Revolution
Question | Answer |
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human rights | the basic rights given to all people |
American Patriots | people who favored independence from Great Britain |
tyranny | the unjust use of power |
estates | social classes |
aristocracy | nobles |
bourgeoisie | middle class |
Estates-General | assembly made up of representatives from all three estates |
National Assembly | government consisting of delegates from the Third Estate |
Declaration of Rights of Man and of the Citizen | adopted by the National Assembly |
radicals | people who favor quick and far-reaching changes |
Reign of Terror | revolution or who might favor the return of the monarchy |
coup d'etat | swift seizure of government |
Napoleonic Code | new legal system based on Enlightenment |
Directory | five-person council that leaders set up |