1. American Revolution
A war fought between Great Britain and their colony. America gained its independence after this war.

2. Wrote the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson

3. Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen
A document written in France as a means for citizens to declare their independence from King Louis XVI

4. French Revolution
Was fought from to bring down the ancient regime (monarchy) in France

5. King Louis XVI
The monarch of France who was tried and found guilty of treason by the French people and was executed.

6. Reign of Terror
A period in French history in which over 17,000 citizens where beheaded at the guillotine for disagreeing with the new French government.

7. Declaration of Independence
A list of grievances presented in King George with the purpose of the America colonies declaring their independence in 1776.

8. Tennis Court Oath
In 1789, members of the Third Estate decided to form a new National Assembly after being locked out of the Estates General by the King.

9. Third Estate
Was the largest class in France that was made up of the peasants. This group also paid heavy taxes to the government.

10. King George III
Was the monarch of Great Britain during the American Revolution