Napoleon
After his escape from Elba in 1815, Napoleon was defeated for the final time in this battle, which took place near Brussels. (hint its an abba song)
What is the Battle of Waterloo
bad weather during growing seasons caused many peasants to what?
starve
Who was the leader of the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror?
Who is Maximilien Robespierre?
The Estates-General, which was made up of representatives from each of the three estates in France, was called to meet by this monarch in 1789.
Who is Louis XVI
The National Assembly, which was formed in 1789 during the French Revolution, wrote and adopted this important document.
What is the Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen
In 1799, Napoleon overthrew this government in a coup d'état, effectively ending the French Revolution.
Who is The Directory
The Estates General seemed unfair because of the number of people in the Third Estate. what percentage of the population made up the Third Estate?
98%
The Reign of Terror saw the execution of many people, but what was the official method of execution?
What is the guillotine?
This radical political group, led by Robespierre, was responsible for much of the violence and bloodshed during the Reign of Terro
Who are the Jacobins?
This document, adopted in 1791, established a constitutional monarchy in France.
What is the French Constitution of 1791?
In 1802, Napoleon was named this by the French Senate, effectively making him the ruler of France.
Who is the First Consul
The National Assembly, which was formed in 1789 during the French Revolution, wrote and adopted this important document.
What is the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen?
The Reign of Terror was largely fueled by political tensions between two groups. Name one of the two groups.
Who are the Jacobins and the Girondins?
This event, which took place on July 17, 1791, saw King Louis XVI and his family attempt to flee France but were eventually caught and brought back to Paris.
What is the city of Varennes
How many times did the constitution change during the French Revolution?
What is 5 times
In 1804, Napoleon declared himself this, effectively making him the absolute ruler of France.
What is emperor
This event, which took place on July 14, 1789, marked the 'beginning of the French Revolution'.
What is the Storming of the Bastille
During the Reign of Terror, a new revolutionary calendar was created. How many days were in a week on this new calendar?
10 days
This event, which took place in 1799, saw Napoleon Bonaparte seize power in France after he staged a what?
a coup (What is the 18 Brumaire coup?)
This Enlightenment thinker had a major influence on the ideas that led to the French Revolution (he was also executed during the Reign of Terror)
Who is Jean-Jacques Rousseau?
This battle, fought in 1805, was a decisive victory for Napoleon and led to the creation of the Confederation of the Rhine.
What is the Battle of Austerlitz
overspending and costly wars, was one of the main causes of the French Revolution.
What is the economic crisis?
The Reign of Terror ended after the fall of this man, who had been one of the most powerful members of the Committee of Public Safety.
Who is Maximilien Robespierre?
The French Revolution saw the creation of this new system of taxation, which was based on a person's ability to pay.
What is a progressive tax system
This event, which took place on October 5, 1789, saw a conflict at Versailles to demand bread and protest against the high cost of living, ultimately leading to the royal family's move to Paris.
What is the Women's March on Versailles