American & French Revolution Vocab

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Middle class in France.

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Bourgeoisie

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Protest by refusing to do something.

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Boycott

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Basic laws defining government roles and guaranteeing rights; a document on governance.

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Constitution

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Change in government where leaders seize power by force.

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Coup d'état

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A government by the people.

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Democracy

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Social class in France pre-Revolution.

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Estate

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A government with powers restricted by laws or a constitution.

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Limited Government

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Treating a group cruelly or unfairly.

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Persecute

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Government created by the people, acting on their wishes.

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Popular Sovereignty

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Designed to make executions quick and humane, but symbolized harshness during the French Revolution.

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Guillotine