Absolutism
This system of government gives a ruler complete authority.
Absolute Monarchy
According to Locke, governments exist to protect these.
Natural Rights
This French king was known as the Sun King.
Louis XIV
This event on July 14, 1789 became a symbol of revolution.
Storming of the Bastille
Napoleon came to power through this type of takeover.
Coup d'état
This idea claimed kings received their power from God.
Divine Right
If a government fails to protect rights, Locke believed citizens could do this.
Overthrow the government
This Enlightenment thinker wrote The Wealth of Nations.
Adam Smith
The majority of French citizens belonged to this estate.
Third Estate
This legal reform standardized French laws.
Napoleonic Code
Louis XIV required nobles to spend time here to reduce their political influence.
Versailles
This idea says government power comes from the consent of the governed.
Social Contract
This philosopher promoted natural rights.
John Locke
This document guaranteed rights and freedoms to French citizens.
Declaration of the Rights of Man
This system attempted to weaken Britain through economic warfare.
Continental System
This cardinal strengthened the French monarchy before Louis XIV's reign.
Cardinal Richelieu
Adam Smith believed the economy worked best under this system.
Free Market
This English king was executed in 1649.
Charles I
This new governing body claimed to represent the people of France.
National Assembly
Growing pride in one's nation helped weaken Napoleon's empire. This is called:
Nationalism
This document granted limited religious freedom to French Protestants.
Edict of Nantes
This book argued that markets should operate with limited government interference.
Wealth of Nations
This revolutionary leader headed the Committee of Public Safety.
Maximilien Robespierre
This device became a symbol of the Reign of Terror.
Guillotine
This battle marked Napoleon's final defeat.
Waterloo