History Vocab Flashcards
(28 cards)
Regalia
emblems and symbols of royalty authority (Crown, scepter, robes, etc)
“King Louis XVI in full regalia”
Tithe
Small tax or contribution, the tenth part of something
“The clergy was not required to pay tithe in the french revolution.”
Bourgeoisie
The middle class, including merchants, industrialists, and professional people
“The Bourgeoisie challenged the aristrocrats”“
Levy
to impose or collect, usually taxes by legal authority
“the government levied heavy taxes on the populace”
Convene
to call together for a meeting
**“The National Assembly would convene to discuss the critical reforms”*
Pacify
To quiet/calm down
“attempts were made by various factions to pacify the populace”
capitulate
to surrender, give in
“King Louis XVI was eventually forced to capitulate”
Impregnable
not able to be conquered; impenetrable
The Bastille was not impregnable and was stormed.
Imprescriptible
Not to be limited by law or custom
“The principles of liberty and equality were not imprescriptable”
Auspices
protection; support; sponsorship
“The French Revolution operated under auspices of Enlightenment ideals”
Abdication
Give up throne
“The abdication of King Louis XVI”
Proleteriat
The poorest and working social class
“The proletariat demanded equality”
refectory
The dining hall of a Christian monastery.
“Revolution commities In the refectory of convents and monasteries”
Insurrection
rebellion
“The insurrection during the French Revolution was a big uprising”
Martial law
A law (by military forces by permission of gov) in which the military is in charge and citizens’ rights are suspended
**“During the French Revolution, martial law was imposed to maintain ord
Portent
a sign or forewarning
“the storming of the Bastille was a portent to the later events”
Dissidence
disagreement of idea/group
The Dissidence of monarchy was widespread.
Annexation
The adding of a region to the territory of an existing political unit.
“annexation was a common tactic used to expand French territory”
Indictment
the act of accusing; a formal accusation
“the indictment of King Louis XVI for crimes against the state”
Regicide
killing of a king
“Regicide of King Louis XVI”
Inundate
to flood, overflow; to overwhelm by numbers or size
**“the streets of Paris were inundated with protesters demanding equalit
Curtail
To limit or reduce
“The attempts to curtail the power of the monarchy and aristocracy”
Proscribe
to condemn, outlaw
“political factions attempted to proscribe dissenting voices”
Insurgent
one who rebels or rises against authority
“The french revolution was full of insurgents”
