French social critics who attacked the Monarchy, church, state, and the rest of society.
What is a philosophe?
100
This man believed that men were all born with natural rights that the government should protect?
Who is John Locke?
100
On July 14, this Paris prison was torn down brick by brick by a mob looking for gun powder.
What is the Bastille?
100
Napoleon's downfall came when his Grand Army was destroyed invading which country?
What is Russia?
100
Wife of Louis XIV who supposedly said, “Let them eat cake!”
What is Marie Antoinette?
200
Name of the grand palace built by Louis XIV.
What is Versailles?
200
Montesquieu believed government functioned through these.
What are checks and balances?
200
This action of the Third Estate was a turning point of the French Revolution.
What is the Tennis Court Oath?
200
Napoleon was banished to this island after his final defeat.
What is St. Helena?
200
Napoleon in 1800 set up this - a vote of the people to try to create the image of being a freely elected dictator.
What is a plebiscite?
300
Machine that was suppose to make death more Humane. Nicknamed the national razor.
What is the guillotine?
300
Life, liberty and property are considered these.
What are natural rights?
300
Up to 40,000 people died during this radical phase of the French Revolution.
What is the Reign of Terror?
300
Napoleon was finally defeated at this Battle ending his second reign.
What is Waterloo?
300
Extreme people of the National Assembly, lead by Robespierre, called for blood and heads!
What are the Jacobins?
400
Members of the Paris Commune were sometimes known by this name, which literally means "no pants."
What are the "sans culottes"?
400
The writings of the 18th century philosophes Rousseau, Voltaire, and Locke influenced this revolutionary movement overseas.
What is the American Revolution?
400
This leader was in power at the start of the French Revolution.
Who is Louis XVI?
400
Tactic the Russians used to weaken Napoleon's forces as they marched towards Moscow.
What is Scorched Earth policy?
400
Three causes of the French Revolution
What is French debt, starvation, and Enlightened thinkers!
500
French term for "middle class," this group of people most strongly embraced the ideals and principles of the Enlightenment.
What is the bourgeoisie?
500
The Enlightenment Philosopher who wrote works of satire mocking the nobility and clergy, and believed in freedom of speech and religious tolerance. "I may not agree with you, but I will defend to the death your right to say it."
Who is Voltaire?
500
3rd Estate makes up ________% of the population, breaks away from the estates general and makes up a new government body called _________________.
What is 97%, National Assembly?
500
Many consider this to be Napoleon's greatest achievement - publishing of his comprehensive systems of laws know as this...
What is the Napoleonic Code?
500
Name 6 Enlightenment thinkers.
Who are: Locke, Hobbes, Voltaire, Montesquieu, Rousseau, Wolstonecraft.