The French Revolution

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Human Rights

the basic rights given to all people

American Patriots

people who favored independence from Great Britan

Tyranny

the unjust use of power by French monarchy

Estates

social classes

Aristocracy

nobles

Bourgeoisie

middle class

National Assembly

a government consisting of delegates from the Third Estate

Declaration of Rights of Man and of the Citizen

said that the government got its power from the people not the king

Radicals

people who favor quick and far-reaching changes