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French Revolution
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Human Rights | The basic rights given to all people |
| American Patriots | People who favored independence from Great Britian |
| Tyranny | The unjust use of power |
| Estates | Social class |
| Aristocracy | Nobles |
| Bourgeoisie | Middle class |
| Estates General | An assembly made up of representatives from all three estates |
| National Assembly | A government consisting of delegates from the Third Estate |
| Declaration of Rights of Man and of Citizen | Government got its power from the people, not the king |
| Radicals | People who favor quick and far reaching changes |
| Reign of Terror | To crush opposition to the revolution |
| Directory | A five person council |
| coup d'etat | Swift seizure of government |
| Marquis De Lafayette | He volunteered to fight with the Continental Army and became a Major General |
| Napoleonic Code | Legal system based on Enlightment |