Legacy of the French Revolution (Grade 10 NSC Matric History): Flashcards
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Era French Revolution began
Era French Revolution began
Modern era
Traditional system revolution destroyed
Traditional system revolution destroyed
Old Order
Year of Declaration of Rights of Man
Year of Declaration of Rights of Man
1789
Power from people, not divine right
Power from people, not divine right
National sovereignty
Thinker who promoted separation of powers
Thinker who promoted separation of powers
Montesquieu
3 branches in separation of powers
3 branches in separation of powers
Legislative, executive, judicial
Revolutionary church-state principle
Revolutionary church-state principle
Separation
Men who gained voting rights
Men who gained voting rights
Men without property
What mass action showed was possible
What mass action showed was possible
Overthrowing powerful governments
Old Order pillar: unlimited ruler power
Old Order pillar: unlimited ruler power
Absolute monarchy