Important People
Believed that all people have certain natural rights. Among these are life, liberty, and property
John Locke
Old order system of government in pre-revolutionary France
Ancien Regime
A document adopted by the 13 American colonies on July 4, 1776, declaring that they were separating from Great Britain and becoming independent.
The Declaration of Independence
Came up with the idea of separation of powers and checks and balances
Baron De Montesquieu
On July 14, 1789 more than 800 Parisians assembled outside the Basille demanding weapons and gunpowder. The commander refused, resulting in a fight. This signaled the end of absolute monarchy in France.
Storming of Basilles
A war between Britain and France over land and power that left France in debt
The Seven Years War
Believed that people in their natural state are good and that the government should protect our natural rights and general will
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
This assembly was mostly made up of bourgeoisie and nobles. It had the ability to make laws and collect taxes. It limited monarchy and church power.
Legislative Assembly
A French document that stated people had equal rights, freedom, and liberty.
The Declaration of the Rights of Man
The king of pre-revolutionary France from 1754 to 1793 when he was executed during the National Convention
King Louis XVI
While under this government, the French abolished monarchy, wrote the Republic, and executed King Louis XVI.
National Convention
Limited government based on the separation of powers and a system of checks and balances
Popular Sovereignty
Was a leading member of the Committee of Public Safety in Paris and supported the Reign of Terror. Believed violence was necessary to protect the revolution. His death ended the Reign of Terror.
Maximilien Robespierre
This acted as a response to the corrupt governments in France. During this time, the french believed that violence was necessary to remove any and all threat.
Reign of Terror
A strong feeling of pride and devotion to one's country
Nationalism