French Revolution Flashcards

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Estates General

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A parliament that contained representatives of the three states.

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Enlightenment

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Liberal society can flourish with free commerce.

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Equality

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Equality of treatment for all.

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Liberty

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Liberty for all people from the rule of kings.

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Fraternity

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ie: Brotherhood or cooperation between two people.

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Three states

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France was divided into 3 states: Clergy
Nobles
Commoners

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Commoners

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The people who made up the third estate.

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National Convention

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When the commoners refused to attend the estates general, they met separately in an indoor tennis court.

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Guillotine

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A device where enemies of the Revolution got their heads chopped off.

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Feudal dues

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The tax that commoners paid to their local nobles.

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Jacobins

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The government party that Robespierre became the leader of.

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Sans- Culottes

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Poor Parisians who supported Robespierre.

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