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Third Estate |
Who: The lowest class in France: workers, peasants, bourgeoisie
What: A group of people who were considered lower class as a part of a country's political system, which took part in the Estates General. When: Late 18th and early 19th century Where: France Significance: This provided a deeper understanding of how hierarchy ran but also how power can be shifted. (Power of majority) |
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Natural Rights |
What: a philosophical concept that all humans are born with certain privileges and protections by virtue of being human When: 1789 relevant during FR when it was used Where: France Significance: What the Third Estate hopes to gain from the movement of reform. |
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Maximilien Robespierre |
Who: French politician, leader of national convention, jacobins, committee of public safety, Cult of the Supreme Being, bourgeoisie. When: Came to power: 1790-1794 Where: France Significance: Robespierre escalated the reform movement in hope for change. |
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Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité |
What: Slogan used to unite people in the French Revolution. When: During the French Revolution which started in 1789. Where: France Significance: It represented the reality goal that the French people were fighting for. Represents the ideals of a modern democracy. |
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Napoleon Bonapart |
Who: A French military and political leader who was the Emperor of France towards the end of the French Revolution. What: He established a dictatorship after the reign of King Louis the 16th. When: 1804 - 1818 Where: France Significance: Napoleon led France to have a strong military and a more modern system. The French Revolution was not revolutionary because the main goal was to balance power. |
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Stateless Society |
What: A political organization that is based on diffusion of power amongst many leaders for different types of situations When: 1600s Where: The Congo Basin Significance: To show unity in the Congo Basin before the Europeans came and forced their system. |
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Christianity, Commerce, Civilization |
What: European ideological belief that Europeans used to guide their actions in the Congo. When: Late 1800s/Late 19th Century. Where: Europe Significance: Beliefs that the European Countries way of living was superior than the Congolese. |
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Belgian Congo |
What: Belgian Colony in Central Africa. When: Between 1908 and 1960 Where: Central Africa Significance: Attempted in a “model colony” and tried to fix the CFS’ mistakes. |
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ED Morel |
Who: British journalist, author, pacifist and politician What: Reported economic drawbacks the Belgian Congo brought to Britain. When: Reported atrocities in the year 1904 Where: Europe, specifically Britain Significance: To educated other countries about the atrocities in the Congo Basin. This resulted in other countries interfering. |
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Joseph Mobutu |
Who: President of Congo/Zaire What: President of Congo/Zaire that was the only candidate, that consequently renames the country, and stole all of the countries money. When: 1960 - 1971 Where: Congo/Zaire Significance: Destroyed what the Congolese had been waiting for by leading the country into corruption and stealing all the money for himself. |
