Causes
What inspired the French Revolution?
What is the American Revolution?
What was the largest Estate in France?
What is the 3rd
This man was the leader of the Reign of Terror
What is Robespierre
Napoleon suffered the greatest military blunder in history at the hands of this nation
What is Russia?
This Cause of the French Revolution was shared with the American Revolution
What is high/unfair taxes?
Estate made up of the Nobles
What is the Second Estate?
In 1814, Napoleon surrendered his throne and is exiled to ____________ first.
What is Elba?
A staple in the French diet, costs over half of an individual's salary which caused riots
What is bread?
These Estates did not pay any taxes
What is the 1st and 2nd Estates?
A highlight of the Reign of Terror was the execution of this hated royal woman
Who is Marie Antoinette?
By 1812, all of Europe is conquered except for ________________ and ________________.
What is Great Britain and Russia?
This cause of the Revolution was thanks to irresponsible spending by King Louis XVI on things such as wars and his Royal Court
What is Debt/bankruptcy?
This estate was divided into two groups
What is 3rd Estate?
French middle class
What is the bourgeoisie?
The rolling of this man's head signaled the end of the terrifying times
Who is Robespierre
Napoleon began invading and conquering all of the countries east and west of France in Europe. What was this called?
What is the Napoleonic Wars?
Ideas from the _________________ surely contributed to the idea of revolution.
What is the Enlightenment?
This Estate made up 1% of the population, and owned 15% of the land.
What is the 1st Estate?
The American Revolution inspired the French to fight ______________ (unjust use of power)
What is tyranny?
Five personal council set up to run the country at the end of the revolution, but it was very weak.
What is The Directory?
In 1799, Napoleon, a popular army general took power in a _________________________
What is a coup d'etat?