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24 Cards in this Set
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Revolution |
An overthrow of the government and social system of a country, usually by force |
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Guillotine |
An instrument for beheading by means of a heavy blade |
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Philosophes |
Educated people who had theories about society and government |
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Cash crop |
A crop that is grown for export, not to feed the population |
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Tithe |
One tenth of ones annual income or produce from land |
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Inflation |
A situation in which the price of goods rises quickly |
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Monopoly |
The exclusive right to sell a product to a group of people |
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Tariff |
A tax |
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Infrastructure |
The roads, canals, and other means of communication and travel within a country |
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Deficit |
The money the government is short each year after it pays its bills |
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Portfolio |
The area of responsibility of a government official, for example, defence, the budget |
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Catalyst |
Something that helps other things to change |
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Salon |
A meeting of intellectuals to discuss exciting ideas |
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Bigotry |
Prejudice |
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Censored |
Something one is forbidden to see, hear, or read |
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Romantic |
Someone who has an unrealistic view of life and expects "story-book endings" |
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Skeptic |
One who questions or raises doubts |
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Republican government |
A government in which all power rests with the citizens who vote to elect their leaders |
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Estates general |
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Mercenary |
A paid soldier |
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Constitution |
A document that sets out the major laws and principles of a government |
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Radical |
Someone who wants major change quickly |
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Speculator |
A person who deals in a product and hopes to take advantage of a sudden rise or fall in prices |
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Allegiance |
A formal declaration of loyalty |
