Causes
People
Events
Vocabulary
Historical Skills
100
What political document was influential in sparking the French Revolution?
Declaration of Rights of Man and the Citizen
100
Who was Napoleon Bonaparte?
French Emperor and General
Brilliant General who spread Revolutionary Ideals throughout Europe
Controversial leader who instituted radical social and political programs while maintaining an authoritarian dictatorship
100
What was the only slave revolt to successfully establish an independent state?
Haitian Revolution
100
Define Liberalism AND Conservatism
Political view based on stability and tradition.
&
Political view that people should be free from government control and everyone has certain basic rights. (Enlightenment)
100
According to the source, what percent of the taxes did the 2nd Estate pay?
0%
200
What movement inspired the ideals of the French Revolution?
The Enlightenment
200
Who was Maximilien Robespierre?
Poster-child of the French Revolution
Radical Jacobin who advocated for violence to support the revolution
Leader of the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror
200
Why did a group of women march on the Royal Palace in Versailles?
Their families were starving–they didn’t care about ideals, they wanted food
200
Explain the difference between a Nation and a State.
Group of people who identify each other by similar language, values, customs, etc.
vs.
An organized political territory regulated by government
200
According to the source, which estate was most negatively affected by France's tax policy?
3rd Estate
300
Which estate paid the vast majority of taxes?
3rd Estate
300
Who was Toussaint L’ouverture?
Haitian commander during the revolution
Brilliant general who trained excellent troops
“Black Napoleon”
300
What event resulted in the death of around a thousand prisoners?
September Massacre
300
Explain the difference between Patriotism, Nationalism, and Imperialism.
Pride in your nation
vs.
Belief that your nation is superior
vs.
Using force to reshape other nations in your image
300
According to the source, what percentage of the population owned 25% of the land?
2nd Estate
400
Which people belonged to each of the three estates?
1st: Clergy/Catholic Church leaders
2nd: Nobles
3rd: Everyone else (Bourgeoisie, peasant farmers, merchants, craftsmen, beggars, etc.)
400
Who were the King AND Queen of France who were executed by guillotine?
King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette
400
What was the first event in a chain reaction that led to extreme violence in the French Revolution?
The Flight to Varennes
400
What was the Bastille, and why is it important?
A royal prison in Paris. Members of the 3rd Estate stormed the fortress to obtain weapons in case the king attempted to put down the Revolution.
400
Based on the source, which person in the cartoon represents which estate? (All three for full points)
(Left to right) 3rd, 1st, 2nd
3rd estate = peasant farmer
1st estate = wearing a cross
2nd estate = wearing a sword
500
What was the primary cause of the French Revolution?
Inequality for the majority of the population
500
How did Robespierre indirectly play a role in Napoleon’s rise?
By advocating for such extreme violence, he made the Revolution less popular, resulting the establishment of the Directory. The Directory became corrupt and unpopular quickly, allowing the popular military leader to seize power.
500
What event was Napoleon’s final downfall? (hint: it’s not his death)
The Battle of Waterloo
500
How did Napoleon most largely impact the people of Europe?
He spread Nationalism and Liberalism (ideals of the French Revolution) to other countries in his conquests.
People realized that nations could create their own states, and that their lives were improved when they did so.
500
According to the source, what type of work is the member of the 3rd estate most likely employed in? How can you tell?
Farming; the plowing tool he has, the cabbage thing behind him being eaten by the rabbits