French Revolution Vocabulary Flashcard

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A fortress in Paris from the 14th century, used as a prison in the 17th-18th centuries; destroyed at the start of the French Revolution.

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Bastille

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A king or queen with total power, usually governing by inheritance.

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absolute monarchy

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Hindering someone's plans or efforts

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thwarting

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Meeting of France's 3 estates to vote on new taxes.

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Estates General

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The act of calling a meeting.

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convocation

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Unrestricted power use.

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Tyranny

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Wife of Louis XVI.

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Marie Antoinette

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When people pay a certain amount on income, property, or sale.

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taxation

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An extravagant building representing Louis XIV's wealth.

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Palace of Versailles

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Known as the "Sun King," lived extravagantly and waged wars against Spain and Britain.

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Louis XIV