A period of time influenced by the Scientific Revolution, in which new ideas about government emerged.
What is the Enlightenment?
This was the radical phase of the French Revolution, where people were publicly executed for political reasons. During this period, people feared persecution from secret spies.
What is the Reign of Terror?
The country inspired by both the Enlightenment and the American Revolution to overthrow their own government and fight a bloody Revolution in their own country
What is France?
This founding father is credited with writing the Declaration of Independence and helped write the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
In this social class system, 97% of French citizens paid 50% of their income in taxes. As a result of the French Revolution, this system was abolished.
What is the Old Regime, or the Three Estates?
He believed that people entered into a Social Contract with their governments. In doing so, they gave up certain rights for the common good or general will of the people.
Who is Rousseau?