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History chp
Term | Definition |
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Old Order | the political and social system in the place in France before the Revolution |
King Louis XVI | His unpopular policies including harsh taxes help trigger the French Revolution, deposed by the National convention, he was executed by gaillotine |
Marie Antoinette | she was queen during the French Revolution and was disliked by many French citizens. She was found guilty of treason and guillotined |
First estate | clergy |
Second estate | the nobles |
Third estate | the bourgeoisie, artisan, workers, and peasants |
Bourgeoisie | the urban middle class:merchants, professionals and manufactions |
San Culottes | without breeches a radical group of shop-keepers and wage earners during the French Revolution who wanted a larger voice in gov. and an end to food shortages |
Radical | a person with extreme views |
Maximilien Robespierre | he was known for his intense dedication to the revolution. He became increasingly radical and led the National Convention during its most bloodthirsty time |
Guillotine | a device used during the French Revolution for beheading people |
counterrevolution | a revolution against a government established by a revolution |
Reign of Terror | a period during the French Revolution in which Robespierre led government executed thousands of political figures and ordinary citizens |
Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen | - |