revolution
When the public fight for a change of rulers - they overthrow the government.
overthrown
A ruler is removed from power by force
colony
A country or region controlled by another country (part of an empire)
independence
A country becomes free from control by another country
absolutism
When one person or government has complete control
regime
Another word for a system of government, especially one that people do not approve of
constitution
A country's set of laws controlling how it is governed
patriot
A person who loves and supports their own country
loyalist
A person who supports their government during times of trouble
rebel
A person who refuses to support or wants to change their government
traitor
A person who does not remain loyal or faithful to their country but betrays its secrets
declaration
When something important is announced in public
alliance
An agreement of cooperation between two countries
treaty
A written agreement signed by two countries
executed
When someone is killed as a punishment
torture
To make someone tell you something by making them suffer with pain
Jacobin
A member of a rebel group fighting for democracy during the French revolution
mob
A large group of people who cause trouble in public
riot
When a crowd of people behave in a violent way to get what they want