1.3 Review Development of Nationalism (The French Revolution)

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary and concepts related to the French Revolution and the development of nationalism.

Absolutism

A system where the absolute monarch is given the power to rule the land and the people by divine right.

Bourgeoisie

The middle class in France during the French Revolution.

Coup D’état

A sudden, forcible seizure of power.

Monarchy

A form of government where a group, usually a family, represents a dynasty and the monarch exercises sovereignty.

Philosophes

French philosophers of the 18th century who advocated for human reason and secular thought.

Divine Right of Kings

The idea that kings derive their authority from God and are thus answerable only to God.

The Three Estates

The social hierarchy in France consisting of the Clergy, Nobility, and everyone else.

Economic Causes

Factors related to France's struggling economy that contributed to the French Revolution.

Social Causes

Social factors, including class structure and population growth, that led to unrest in France.

Political Causes

Weak leadership and poor political decisions that fueled dissatisfaction leading to the Revolution.