| A | B |
|---|
| Danton | Leader of the people during the Terror |
| Robespierre | Former opponent of the death penalty; now seeks to execute anyone against him |
| bonnet rouge | red cap worn by the Revolutionaries |
| July 14, 1789 | Storming of the Bastille prison; event which started the French Revolution |
| Bastille | Prison which symbolized the absolute power of the King |
| Varennes | The city where Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were stopped and recognized |
| guillotine | Invention of Dr. Guillotin, which was supposed to make executions more humane |
| liberté | freedom |
| égalité | equality |
| fraternité | brotherhood |
| Tiers Etat | commoners and bourgeoisie |
| Habeas corpus | English law which ordered trial before imprisonment |
| Voltaire | One of the philosophers of the 18th century who believed people should have the right to govern themselves |
| Louis XVI | A weak and hesitant king who enjoyed living life at Versailles |
| Marie Antoinette | The Austrian wife of Louis XVI |
| American Revolution | Inspired French people to free themselves from their "oppressor," the King |
| Etats Généraux | Special session of government called by Louis XVI |
| life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness | Basic human rights advocated by philosophers |
| Clergy and Nobility | Exempt from taxes |
| Versailles | Expensive palace where Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette lived |
