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G10-Unit 2
French Revolution
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Estates | Social classes in France |
| Bourgeoisie | French Middle Class |
| Louis XVI (16) | Weak king who was overthrown during the revolution |
| Estates General | Group of representatives from all 3 estates |
| Tennis Court Oath | Promise made on a tennis court by the 3rd estate to make a new, fair constitution |
| Declaration of the Rights of Man | Granted basic rights to people |
| Reign of Terror | Enemies of the revolution were executed by guillotine. |
| Maximilian Robespierre | Leader during the Reign of Terror |
| Napoleon Bonaparte | Army hero who declares himself Emperor. Conquerors many lands and spreads nationalism. |
| Congress of Vienna | Tried to put kings back in power |