Important Individuals
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Who were the rulers during the French Revolution
King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette
Who were the Third Estate? Why were they enraged?
Third Estate was made of peasants, middle class
One of the reasons they were enraged was due to being taxed heavily
What new government and constitution was established
The National Assembly
when was king Louis executed
January 21,1793
What was the Bastille
a French state prison and a place of detention for important persons charged with various offenses
Who did King XVI call to solve the issues at hand
Estate General
Why was France in financial crisis?
France had a rapidly growing population had outpaced the food supply.
A severe winter in 1788 resulted in famine and widespread starvation in the countryside.
Rising prices in Paris brought bread riots.
By 1789 France was broke.
The revolution commenced after what oath
Tennis Court Oath
When was Marie Antoinette executed?
October 16, 1793
What was the Tennis Court Oath
Their representatives assembled in the Tennis court and swore for framing a constitution with their goal was to limit the powers of the Monarch
What ultimately happens to Robespierre
he went mental
why was the estate system a cause
The Estate system divided the population into 3 sections. The Third Estate grew more aggravated with the system due to the unfairness.
What happened in Bastille
The Bastille was stormed in attempt to get their ammunition and arms
When was the Bastille stormed
July 14, 1789
Who were the Third Estate?
The peasants, middle class, and anyone else
How did Robespierre saving the Revolution have its effects
- food situation improved
- military improved
what were the inherited problems
France was in an dire financial situation, weakened by the Seven Years War and American War of Independence.
With an old and inefficient taxation system which the burden was put on the poorest and simply didn’t provide enough cash.
What are the Estates General
A general assembly representing the French estates of the realm: the clergy (First Estate), the nobles (Second Estate), and the common people (Third Estate).
What are Theriodrians
more moderate political group who took control
and aimed to create a more stable government