Question

describing the reign of terror
match the terms on the left with their definitions on the right
declaration of the rights of man

guillotine

radical

jacobins

exile

a radical political group that gained
control of france
wanting extreme changes in a society
a device that uses a falling blade to
quickly behead a prisoner
a person who was forced to or needed
to leave his or her country
a decree that stated that all men were
free and equal

Explanation:

• Declaration of the Rights of Man: A key French Revolution document asserting equality/freedom.
• Guillotine: Execution device with a falling blade used in the Revolution.
• Radical: Describes those seeking extreme societal changes.
• Jacobins: Radical political group controlling France during the Terror.
• Exile: A person forced/needing to leave their country.

Answer:

Declaration of the Rights of Man → a decree that stated that all men were free and equal
Guillotine → a device that uses a falling blade to quickly behead a prisoner
Radical → wanting extreme changes in a society
Jacobins → a radical political group that gained control of France
Exile → a person who was forced to or needed to leave his or her country