Causes of the Revolution
The largest estate comprising 97% of the population and paid the most taxes
What is the Third Estate?
The French king who ruled during the French Revolution.
Who is Louis XVI?
The National Assembly created this document that symbolized the ideals of the third estate
What is the Declaration of the Rights of Man?
By 1812, Napoleon ruled most of this continent
What is Europe?
What is the American Revolution?
The military and political leader who became Emperor of the French
Who is Napoleon Bonaparte?
The event that marked the beginning of the French Revolution and took place on July 14, 1789
What is the Storming of the Bastille?
Napoleon seized control of France from this former political group
What is the Jacobins?
The name of the economic crisis in France that happened before the Revolution
What is the financial crisis?
Who is Jean-Jacques Rousseau?
The period of mass rumors of attacks and conspiracy spread throughout the country
What is the Great Fear?
The sudden seizure and/or shift of power in a country
What is a coup d'etat?
The Enlightenment philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau argued that power should be derived from this source.
What is the people?
The leader of the Jacobins
Who is Maximilien Robespierre?
This event is characterized by its mass executions and harsh rulership
What is the Reign of Terror?
Napoleon suffered a major defeat at this battle in 1815
What is the Battle of Waterloo?
The Enlightenment idea that challenged the authority of the monarchy
What is popular sovereignty?
This queen of France, known for her extravagant lifestyle, was a symbol of the monarchy's disconnect from the people.
Who is Marie Antoinette?
Members of the Third Estate pledged not to disband until they had established a new constitution
What is the Tennis Court Oath?
The country Napoleon was exiled to after his first abdication in 1814
What is the island of Elba?