French Revolution Voc flashcard

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a political philosophy originally based largely on Enlightenment principles, holding that people should be as free as possible from government restraint and that civil liberties- the basic rights of all people- should be protected.

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liberalism

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idea that great powers have the right to send armies into countries where there are revolutions to restore legitimate governments.

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principle of intervention

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tolerant or broad-minded; generous or lavish

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liberal

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bad tempered

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cantankerous

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The unique cultural identity of a people based on common language, religion, and national symbols.

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nationalism

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the act of excluding

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exclusion

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a political philosophy based on tradition and social stability, favoring obedience to political authority and organized religion.

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conservatism

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"without breeches" members of the Paris Commune who considered themselves ordinary patriots

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sans-culottes

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a sudden overthrow of the government

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coup d'etat

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A Paris prison that housed weapons used in the revolution

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Bastille