French Revolution Key Terms

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Bastille

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A fortress in Paris, known for its role in the French Revolution when it was stormed by revolutionaries on July 14, 1789.

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Civil Constitution of the Clergy

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A law passed during the French Revolution that caused the immediate subordination of the Catholic Church in France to the French government.

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Code Napoleon

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Also known as the Napoleonic Code, it is the French civil code established under Napoleon I in 1804, which influenced many legal systems worldwide.

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Committee of Public Safety

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A political body during the French Revolution that gained virtual dictatorial control over France during the Reign of Terror.