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AllyB 7-3indicator2
French Revolution
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |