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French Revolution
French Revolution Flashcards
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History
9th Grade
09/21/2011

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Absolute Monarchy
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A government in which one ruler possesses control over the entire government and the lives of all the subjects they government
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Guillotine
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A device used in France to execute prisoners and enemies of the state
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Bourgeoisie
Definition
The middle class, or third estate of France. This group made up the majority of the population of France
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Plebiscite
Definition
Ballot in which voters have a direct say on an issue
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Reform
Definition
A change in government
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Deficit Spending
Definition
Situation in which a government spends more money than it takes in
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Dictator
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Ruler who has complete control over a government
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The Continental System
Definition
Foreign policy of Napoleon during the Napoleonic Wars
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The National Assembly
Definition
Convention of France's third class into a body which would represent all of France fairly
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Estates General
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A meeting called by the King of France of all the Estates to discuss France's growing debt problems
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Napoleonic Code
Definition
The French civil code, established by Napoleon
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Constitution
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A set of laws that define and limit the powers of a Government
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Republican Democracy
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A system of government in which every member of the country votes on elected officials who represent the individuals in a senate
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Reaction
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Period of the French Revolution during which the country shifts back towards a Monarchy, and during which Napoleon leads a Coup D'etat
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Reign Of Terror
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Period during the French Revolution when Robespierre leads the Committee of Public Safety in the execution of as many as 40,000 french citizens thought to oppose the revolution.
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Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen
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Document defining the rights of the three Estates of France and of every French citizen
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Old Regime
Definition
The old system of government in France
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The Sans Cullottes
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Working-class men and women who called for radical action in France during the french revolution
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