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| consulate | Government established in France after the overthrow of the Directory in 1799, with Napoleon as first consul in control of the entire government. |
| deism | An 18th century religious philosophy based on reason and natural law. |
| laissez-faire | Literally means "let [people] do [what they want]," the concept that the state should not impose government regulations but should leave the economy alone. |
| Mestizo | A person of mixed European and native American Indian descent. |
| Mulatto | A person of mixed African and European descent. |
| Relics of feudalism | Obligations of peasants to noble landlords that survived into the modern era. |
| Rococo | An artistic style that replaced baroque in the 1730's; it was highly secular, emphasizing grace, charm, and gentle action. |
| Sans-culottes | "Without breeches," members of the Paris commune who considered themselves ordinary patriots (in other words they wore long trousers instead of fine knee-length breeches). |
| Social Contract | The concept proposed by Rousseau that an entire society agrees to be governed by its general will, and all individuals should be forced to abide by the general will since it represents what is best for the entire community. |
| Coup d'etat | A sudden overthrow of the government. |
