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a form of government in which the leader is not a king and certain citizens have the right to vote
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the unique cultural identity of a people based on common language, religion, and national symbols
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to incorporate into an existing political unit, such as a city or country
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to formally give up control of a country or state
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military static where they burn or destroy crops
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sudden overthrow of the government
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the middle class, including merchants, industrialists, and professional people
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when a government pays out more money than it takes in through taxation and other revenues, thus going into debt
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king noble and easants
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an annual direct tax, usually on land or property, that provided a regular source of income for the French monarchy
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a form of government in which the executive, legislative, and judicial branches limit and control each other through a system of checks and balances
