Unit One Day 2 French Revolution Vocabulary Flashcards
Aboslutism
Some sort of leader with unquestioned power.
First estate
Include the church 0.5% 100 000. Own 10% of land and incomes.
Second estate
1.5% 390 000 wealthy people with special privillege.
Third estate
98% 27 million and taxed 70% of their income.
Rising middle class
Bourgeoisie that have demands but once they are satisfied the revolutions end.
Nationalism
Is what actions a person is willing to take for a nation or fixing a nation.
Nationalism of the church
To show support the revolution and the nation the church was taken control of and removed.
What is the french moto
Liberty, equality, fraternity or death.
Patriotism
Love for the country and are feelings.
What are the years of liberty
1789-1791.
What happened in Aug 1789
The revolution spreads to the countryside attacking the second estate.
Tithes
Taxes to the church.
When was the declaration of rights made
Aug 1789.
What did the declaration of rights consist of
Equality
Ownship of land
Freedom
Tax by choice
Elimilating of harsh punishments
Barries to power
State represents the people
What happened Oct 1789
Women march to versailles getting food for their hungry children and bringing the royal family along (6000).