French Revolution Vocabulary

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Ancien Régime

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The political and social system of France before the Revolution.

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Fill in the blank: The ________ was characterized by the king's absolute power and a strict class hierarchy.

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Ancien Régime

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Which term refers to the wealthy, educated middle class, including merchants and professionals?

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Bourgeoisie

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Fill in the blank: Fueled by hunger and anger, the ________ stormed the Bastille, demanding change.

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Sans-culottes

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What does the term 'Tri color' symbolize?

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The red, white, and blue flag of France, symbolizing revolutionary ideals.

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Jacobin

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A member of a radical political club that supported a centralized, republican government.

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Who was a prominent Jacobin who rose to power during the revolution?

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Maximilien Robespierre

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Guillotine

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An execution device used during the Revolution, symbolizing swift justice.

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During the Reign of Terror, where did many nobles and revolutionaries meet their end?

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At the guillotine

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Bastille

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A medieval fortress and prison in Paris, stormed by the people on July 14, 1789.