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Revolutions Vocab
Vocabulary for social and political revolution
Term | Definition |
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Consent | Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something. |
Constitution Monarchy | A form of national government in which the power of the monarch (the king or queen) is restrained by a parliament or by law. |
Democracy | A system of government in which the citizens hold the power, based on majority rule. |
Discontent | Dissatisfaction with one's circumstances. |
Estates General | The legislative body of France, prior to the French Revolution. Composed of the three Estates. Each Estate got one vote. |
Liberty | The power to act as one pleases, to be free. |
Militarism | Political policy that is dominated by the military and the competitive buildup of arms. |
Monarchy | Rule by a king or queen. |
Nationalism | Pride in one’s country or culture, often excessive in nature. |
Red Shirts | Nationalistic group/army created and led by Guiseppe Garibaldi to end foreign control of Italy during the 19th century. |
Regime | A ruling government, usually used in reference to a dictator. |
Revolt | Rise in rebellion, to rebel. |
Revolution | A dramatic change in ideas, practice, or government. |
Third Estate | The French middle and working class, prior to the French Revolution. |
Unification | To come together, combine, or unify. |