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Revolution
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An overthrow of the government and social system of a country, usually by force
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Guillotine
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An instrument for beheading by means of a heavy blade
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Philosophes
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Educated people who had theories about society and government
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Cash crop
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A crop that is grown for export, not to feed the population
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Tithe
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One tenth of one's annual income of produce from land
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Inflation
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A situation in which the price of goods rises quickly
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Monopoly
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The exclusive right to sell a product to a group of people
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Tariff
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A tax
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Infrastructure
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The roads, canals, and other means of communication and travel within a community
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Deficit
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The money the government is short each year after if pays it's bills
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Portfolio
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The area of responsibility of a government official, for example, defence, the budget...
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Catalyst
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Something that helps other things to change
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Salon
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A meeting of intellectuals to discuss exciting ideas
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Bigotry
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Prejudice
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Censored
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Something one is forbidden to see, hear, or read
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