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The French Revolution

Human rights The basic rights given to all people
American Patriots People who favored independence from Great Britain
Tyranny The unjust use of power, by the French monarchy
Aristocracy Nobles, made up the Second Estate
Bourgeoisie Middle class, stood at the top of the Third Estate
Estates-General An assembly made up of representatives from all 3 estates
National Assembly A government consisting of delegates from the Third Estate
Declaration of Rights of Man and of the Citizen Written by the Marquis de Lafayette, with advice from Thomas Jefferson. It said that government got its power from the people, not the king. It also stated basic freedoms
Napoleonic Code A new legal system based on Enlightenment ideals
Radicals People who favor quick and far-reaching changes
Reign of Terror When 40,000 people, including Marie Antoinette, died
Directory Five-person council, lacked support of the people
Coup d' etat Swift seizure of government
Estates Social classes
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