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The French Revolution was one of the most influential events in modern human history. Today, let’s talk about the causes, events, and consequences of the revolution, while learning some useful English vocabulary!
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Vocabulary List
Revolution (n) – a change is the way a country is governed, usually to a different political system and often using violence or war
The country seems to be heading towards revolution
Republic (n) – a country without a king or queen, usually governed by elected representatives and a president
San Marino in Europe is considered the oldest republic in the world
Noble (adj) – belonging to a high social rank in a society, especially by birth
He was born into a famous noble family
To culminate (v) – if an event or series of events culminates in something, it ends with it, having developed until it reaches this point
Their many years of research have finally culminated in a cure for the disease
The Enlightenment (n) – the period in the 18th century in Europe when many people began to emphasize the importance of science and reason
Jean-Jacques Rousseau was one of the greatest Enlightenment thinkers
Treason (n) – (crime of) showing no loyalty to your country
In 1606 Guy Fawkes was executed for treason
Feudalism (n) – the social and land-owning system of western Europe in the Middle Ages in which people served noble families and in exchange were supported and given land
Capitalism replaced feudalism in western Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries
Fraternity (n) – a feeling of friendship and support
The Olympics have become a way to promote fraternity between nations
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