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Who was queen before she was executed?
Marie Antoinette
Which estate was upset?
Who was king before he was executed?
Louis XVI
Who are we learning about today?
Napoleon Bonaparte
How much of the population was in the 3rd estate?
98%
Which country’s revolution inspired the French?
The United States
What percentage of the French population was in the 1st and 2nd estate combined?
2%
Name one of the philosophers from the Age of Enlightenment.
Multiple answers acceptable
Why were the common people so mad before the French Revolution? Give two reasons
They were forced to pay taxes, were starving to death, the king and nobles lived great lives, no say in government.
Which classes were in each of the 3 estates?
1st Estate- Church/Clergy
2nd Estate- Nobles/Aristocrats
3rd Estate- Rest of France (Peasants/Overlooked People)
What was a rumor attached to Marie Antoinette?
She told the 3rd Estate "Let them eat cake"
Who was in charge during the Reign of Terror?
Robespierre
What was the period called when many people were guillotined?
Reign of Terror
Name 1 thing that could get you killed during the revolution.
Answers will vary
What was the symbolic start of the French Revolution?
Storming of Bastille