Causes of Revolution
What social group had to pay all the taxes before the French Revolution?
A Third Estate
Who was the King of France during the French Revolution?
King Louis XVI
What prison was stormed on July 14, 1789?
The Bastille
What is another word for “a sudden change in power or government”?
Revolution
What color trio became the French revolutionary symbol?
What type of government did France have before the revolution?
Absolute monarchy
Who was his unpopular queen?
Marie Antoinette
Where did the Third Estate swear not to leave until they had a new constitution?
The Tennis Court Oath
What word means "fair treatment under the law". something that both American and French Revolutions demanded?
Justice
In both revolutions, people wanted to end this type of government ruled by kings and queens. What is it called?
Monarchy
What was the name of the social system that divided people into 3 estates?
The Old Regime
Who led the Reign of Terror?
Maximilien Robespierre
What device was used to execute people during the revolution?
The guillotine
Everyone is treated the same under the law
Equality
Both Revolutions ( American & French) were inspired by a time of new thinking and questioning power called what?
The Enlightenment
What war helped cause France’s debt and led to increased taxes?
The American Revolution
Who became emperor of France after the revolution?
Napoleon Bonaparte
What was the time period of mass executions called?
The Reign of Terror
What is the term for “a list of freedoms or rights” that the government must protect?
Declaration of Rights
Double Jeopardy!
What American Document inspired the French Declaration of the Rights of Men? ( hint: this a French version of the document that we have in the U.S.)
The Declaration of Independence.
What financial crisis hit France hard and caused food prices to rise?
The bread shortage / famine
This city, Fayetteville in North Carolina named after this hero.
Marquees de Lafayette
What mistake did Napoleon make in 1812?
Pride in your country and its people
Nationalism
Which famous American President influence the French Revolution and later became a U.S. President?
Benjamin Franklin