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Western Civ II
HIST 102-61
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History
Undergraduate 1
02/22/2011

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Primogeniture
Definition
Is the right of first born male to inherit entire estate.
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Directory
Definition
Constitution that placed executive power in a directory of 5 members. Abolished by Napoleon.
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Luddites
Definition
Social movement in Britain who protested against the I.R often by breaking machines. (Ned Ludd)
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Tom Newcomen
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Invented the fist practical steam engine for pumping water from he mines. A forefather of the I.R.
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Laissez-Faire
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Transactions between private parties are free from state intervention, no taxes or tariffs.
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Third Estate
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Anyone not clergy or noble (Bourgeoisie). Had to pay high taxes most were poor.
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Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen
Definition
Defining individual and collective rights of all the estates of the realm as universal. (Equal rights to all men, no mention of women or slaves.)
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Civil Code
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Established by Napoleon in 1804 forbade privileges based on birth, allowed freedom of religion, and specified gov. jobs go to most qualified.
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July Revolution
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Over threw, French King Charles X. (French Bourbon Monarch)
Shift from one constitutional monarchy to another. Bourbon restoration -> July Monarchy.
Substitution of popular sovereignty for hereditary right.
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