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self-determination
~the right of people to choose their own form of government
~the government of a political unit by its own people
nation
a large aggregate of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a
particular country or territory.
nation-state
a sovereign state whose citizens or subjects are relatively homogeneous in factors such as language
or common descent.
sovereignty
~supreme power or authority
~the authority of a state to govern itself or another state.
civic nation
~an independent nation that is inclusive in who it accepts as its own citizens, disregarding racial and
religious differences, and values diversity
constitution
~law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
~a list of fundamental laws to support a government
french revolution
~republican uprising against the French monarchy that began in 1789
~(1789-1799) period in France when the monarchy ended and the country was a republic.
king louis XVI
~The king of France during the revolution.
first estate
~The first class of French society made up of the clergy of the Roman Catholic Church.
~small, privileged class made up of Roman Catholic clergy in France
second estate
~The second class of French society made up of the noblility
third estate
~98% of the population made up of Bourgeoisie, San Cullotes, and the Peasant Farmers
~Common people
, estates general
~An assembly of representatives from all three of estates of social classes in France
vimy ridge
The Battle of Vimy Ridge was a military engagement fought primarily as part of the Battle of Arras, in
the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France, during the First World War. The main combatants were the
Canadian Corps, of four divisions, against three divisions of the German Sixth Army.
national assembly
~The first revolutionary government of France.
~the elected legislature in France during the first part of the French Revolution, 1789-91.
tennis court oath
~never separate and to meet whenever possible to create a fair constitution
~famous oath made on a tennis court by members of the Third Estate in France
ultranationalism
Extreme nationalism often associated with fascism; a militant right-wing orientation typically
characterized by militarism, racial bigotry, and xenophobia.
imperialism
~A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
~political, military, and economic domination of strong nations over weaker territories
~Control of territory already occupied and organized by an indigenous society.
patriotism
~The demonstration of love and devotion to one's country.
~devotion, support and love toward your country
multiculturalism
~the preservation of different cultures or cultural identities within a unified society
~preserving different cultures or cultural identities within a unified society or nation.
bill 101
~a 1977 law in the province of Quebec in Canada defining French, the language of the majority of
the population, as the official language of Quebec.
diversity
~cultural variety
1995 quebec referendum
~The 1995 Quebec referendum was the second referendum to ask voters in the Canadian province
of Quebec whether Quebec should proclaim national sovereignty and become an independent
country, with the condition precedent of offering a political and economic agreement to Canada.
sovereignists