Key Events of the Revolution
What did the Third Estate create on June 17, 1789?
The National Assembly.
Who suggested creating the National Assembly?
Emmanuel-Joseph Sieyès.
Which estate paid most of the taxes?
The Third Estate.
What was the Tennis Court Oath?
A promise by the Third Estate to write a new constitution.
What was King Louis XVI's favorite hobby?
Hunting
What food was very important to the French people and caused problems when its price went up?
Bread
What happened at the Bastille on July 14, 1789?
People stormed the Bastille prison.
Why did people dislike Marie Antoinette?
Because she spent a lot of money and was involved in court scandals.
What event spread fear and rebellion from Paris to the countryside?
The Great Fear.
What was the Great Fear?
A panic where peasants attacked noble houses.
What did Marie Antoinette call King Louis XVI?
“The poor man.”
How did King Louis XVI react to the National Assembly?
He sent his Swiss army to Versailles.
What did the Paris women demand when they marched to Versailles in October 1789?
They wanted the king and queen to come to Paris and provide bread.
What type of dress did Marie Antoinette make popular?
A loose cotton dress.
Why did the financial crisis and poor leadership lead to the French Revolution?
King Louis XVI couldn't make good decisions and his advisors gave bad advice, making things worse.