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FRENCH REVOLUTION
Question | Answer |
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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 |
National Assembly | A government consisting of delegates |
Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the 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 | Run the government |
Coup d'etat | Swift seizure of government |
Napoleonic code | Rights included equality before the law, right to choose a career, and religious toleration. |