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Old Regime | A social system of classes that existed in France before the French Revolution. |
First Estate | A social class in France that included clergy of the Roman Catholic Church. |
Second Estate | A social class in France that included aristocrats or nobles. |
Third Estate | A large social class in France that included the bourgeoisie, workers, and peasants. |
Bourgeoisie | A group of well-educated merchants and artisans who lacked social and political power. |
Estates General | An assembly of representatives from all three estates or social classes in France. |
Bastille | A Paris prison that fell into the control of the citizens during the French Revolution. |
Tennis Court Oath | A pledge made vowing to continue to meet until a constitution was written. |
Great Fear | A wave of senseless panic that spread through the French countryside. |
Women’s March | The women of Paris kidnapped the king of France and his family from Versailles. |