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(Carr) French Revolution, Reign of Terror & Napoleon - Exam Review

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Bourgeoisie   The middle class; neither nobles or peasants.  
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Conservative   One who opposes rapid changes and holds traditional values.  
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Estates-General   Assembly of the three estates of France; last meeting in 1789.  
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Exile   Forced removal from one's native country.  
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Guillotine   A device designed to decapitate people.  
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Radical   Someone who favors extreme change.  
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Republic   A government run by representatives elected by the people.  
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Royalist   A supporter of the king or queen.  
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Tithe   One-tenth of a person's income, paid to support a church.  
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First Estate   This estate encompassed the clergy and made up 1% of the population.  
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Second Estate   This estate included the nobility or aristocracy, made up approximately 1% of the population, and were only sometimes asked to pay taxes during wartime. The richest of this group could hold high ranks of office.  
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Third Estate   This estate included 98% of the population and many different groups of people, including the bourgeoisie, peasants, and the working class.  
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King Louis XVI & Marie Antoinette   King and Queen of France during the French Revolution.  
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National Assembly   New name for the Estates-General and accomplished more say so in government for the lower classes.  
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Tennis Court Oath   Created by the Third Estate when they were forced out of the Estates-General meeting.  
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Declaration of Man   Based on the Bill of Rights from the United States and England, this document included freedom, equality, protection, property, etc., and permitted a king but not an absolute monarchy.  
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Fundamental cause of the French Revolution   Abuses of those who were in power.  
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Reign of Terror   The time after the execution of the king and queen of France when "traitors" of the French Revolution were taken to the guillotine for execution.  
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Maximilien Robespierre   He began his career as an attorney working for the poor and underrepresented; then became a strong supporter of the French Revolution; and known for the phrase, "Let terror be the order of the day!"  
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Steps Napoleon took to power   General, first consul, emperor  
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Most impartial and accurate account source   Newspaper of the Napoleonic Era  
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Country NOT invaded by Napoleon   England  
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Napoleonic Code   Became the basis of the law system for many countries.  
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