Age of Revolutions Vocabulary

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Revolution

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A significant change in political power or organizational structures, often achieved through force, such as the American and French Revolutions.

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Protest

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An organized public demonstration expressing strong objection to policies or actions.

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Boycott

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The act of refusing to buy or use certain goods or services as a form of protest.

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Revolt

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A violent uprising or rebellion against authority.

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Representation

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When someone is chosen to speak or make decisions for a group of people, making sure their opinions and interests are considered.

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Estates-General

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The assembly representing the three estates (clergy, nobility, and commoners) in France before the French Revolution.

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Guillotine

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A device used during the French Revolution for executing people by beheading, symbolizing the radical phase of the revolution.

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Constitution

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A written set of rules and principles that explains how a country or organization is governed and how it works. It outlines the rights of the people and the powers of the government.

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Liberty

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The state of being free from oppressive restrictions; a key ideal of both the American and French Revolutions.

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Bastille

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A fortress in Paris that became a symbol of the French Revolution after its storming on July 14, 1789.