French Revolution Word Scramble
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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 |
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