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estates This was one of the three social classes that there were in France around 1789. bourgeoisie The middle class in France. factions Dissenting groups of people. republic A government ruled by elected representatives instead of a monarch. suffrage The right to vote. guillotine This was a device that chopped off the heads of people with a blade as a punishment for crimes. This happened during the Reign of Terror. Nationalism A strong feeling of pride in your country. guerilla warfare A hit-and-run raid. abdicate To step down from power. Robespierre A shrewd lawyer and politician.