French Revolution Vocab

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  1. 5. XVI King of France during the Revolution.
  2. 6. Estate The nobility.
  3. 7. A strong sense of loyalty and devotion to one's nation.
  4. 8. The middle class.
  5. 9. Robespierre A key leader of the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror.
  6. 10. of the Bastille A pivotal event marking the start of the French Revolution.
  7. 12. of Terror A period of violence during the Revolution, led by Maximilien Robespierre.
  8. 14. Assembly The legislative body of France during the early years of the Revolution.
  9. 15. Regime The political and social system of France before the Revolution.
  10. 18. Assembly A revolutionary assembly formed by the Third Estate.
  11. 19. Estate The clergy.
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  1. 1. A form of government in which power is held by the people and their elected representatives.
  2. 2. The legislative body of France, representing the three estates.
  3. 3. of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen A document outlining the basic rights of all French citizens.
  4. 4. of Public Safety A powerful committee that led France during the Reign of Terror.
  5. 9. Antoinette Queen of France during the Revolution.
  6. 11. Estate The commoners (bourgeoisie, peasants, urban workers).
  7. 12. working-class revolutionaries.
  8. 13. A radical political group during the Revolution.
  9. 16. Court Oath An oath taken by members of the National Assembly to create a new constitution.
  10. 17. A device used for executions during the Revolution.