Summary Edexcel History A Level | French Revolution Notes (A* Level/Quality)

Summary Edexcel History A Level |
French Revolution Notes (A*
Level/Quality)




Ancien Regime - <<<ANSWER>>>the structure of french
society and government prior to 1789


Absolute Monarch - <<<ANSWER>>>has complete power over
their subjects
there is no restriction to their power by law or constitution


Enlightenment - <<<ANSWER>>>Philsophers in the 17th and
18th century began to challenge the views and values of
societies within they lived

, Divine Right - <<<ANSWER>>>A monarch's power comes
from God
they can as a result rule as they see fit
to go against the monarch would be counted as sin against God


Controller-General - <<<ANSWER>>>the most senior position
in the French Ministry
was in charge of the finances of the state
would be appointed by the king as he wished


Despotism - <<<ANSWER>>>the exercise of absolute power,
especially in a cruel and oppressive way.


Ettiquette - <<<ANSWER>>>customary codes and rues of
behaviour that determine how one should act


monopoly - <<<ANSWER>>>when a business or an individual
has exclusive control over buying or selling a particular produce
or service


feudalism - <<<ANSWER>>>wealthy aristocrats controlled the
land.