FrenchRevB Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Louis XVI | King of France during the French Revolution. |
Bastille | Paris prison stormed on July 14, 1789 marking the beginning of French Revolution. |
guillotine | Execution device used during the revolution |
National Assembly | New name for the Third Estate. This legislative group wrote a new constitution for France |
Three Estates | France's social groups. |
clergy | Church official; members of the First State |
Reign of Terror | Period from 1793-1794 when thousands were executed in France |
bourgeoisie | Middle class members of the Third Estate |
bankrupt | broke; out of money |
absolute monarchy | type of government in France at the beginning of the Revolution |
Marie Antoinette | Wife of King Louis XVI |
coup d'etat | Overthrow the government |
treason | To betray or commit a crime against your country |
Napoleon Bonaparte | Staged a coup d'état; built an empire for France; emperor |
Tennis Court Oath | Promise made by the Third Estate not to disband until they had written a constitution for France |
nobility | Wealthy members of the Second Estate |
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