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Revolutions

American, French, and Industrial revolutions

TermDefinition
Bastille The French prison that was destroyed by a group of French on July 14, 1789.
Bourgeoisie (Bor-geez) Middle class of society
Enlightenment A philosophical movement in the 18th century marked by the belief in science and logic over religion and tradition.
Estate A major social class, with political power (Clergy, Nobles)
Guillotine A machine for beheading people
Louis XVI King of France (Beheaded during the French revolution)
Nobility Second estate, ruling class
Reign of Terror A 10-month period of the French revolution when 17,000 were executed
Robespierre (Rob-spe_air) French lawyer and revolutionary leader
Versailles (Ver-sigh) The French palace that belonged to Louis XVI
Battle of Concord A battle of the American revolution in Massachusetts
Battle of Lexington The first battle of the American revolution, 1775. British out number the colonist and the colonist retreated.
Intolerable Acts Took away Massachusetts right to self govern, and was designed to punish the colonist
Monopoly Exclusive control over a service or product on the market
Paul Revere An American silversmith and patriot during American revolution. Road to Lexington yelling, "The British are coming!"
Redcoats Nickname for a British soldiers in the American revolution
Revolution An attempt by many people to overthrow an established government, usually violent.
Samuel Adams A Massachusetts politician who led the American revolution
The Tea Acts Act passed by the British colony created monopoly on tea, unfair to Americans tea merchants
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