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French Rev. Vocab.

The French Revolution

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Old Regime the social and political system in France that divided the people into estates and remained until the French Revolution
Estates Social classes that divided the French—three groups total
Estates-General An assembly of representatives from all three estates
Tennis Court Oath A pledge made by the members of France’s National Assembly, in 1789 in which they vowed to continue meeting until a new constitution was drawn up.
Great Fear A wave of senseless panic that spread through the French countryside after the storming of the Bastille in 1789.
Guillotine A machine for beheading; used for executions during the French Revolution
Reign of Terror The reign of Maximilien Robespierre in France during which thousands of political figures and citizens were executed
Coup d’état A sudden seizure of political power in a nation
Plebiscite A direct vote of a nation’s people
Napoleonic Code A comprehensive and uniform system of laws established for France by Napoleon
Battle of Trafalgar A naval battle in which Napoleon and the French forces were defeated by the British
Waterloo The final defeat of Napoleon as a military leader
Holy Alliance League of European nations formed by Prussia, Austria, and Prussia after the Congress of Vienna
Congress of Vienna Series of meetings in 1814-1815 where leaders tried to establish peace after the defeat of Napoleon.
Concert of Europe A series of alliances in Europe in 19th century designed to prevent the outbreak of revolutions
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