Causes of the Revolution
This group made up 97% of the population in France, yet held the least voice, despite being taxed the most.
What is the Third Estate
Ruler who was executed, after being convicted of treason.
Who is Louis XVI?
Major event that sparked the revolution. Prisoners were freed and weapons were stolen.
What is the Storming of the Bastille?
Abolished the monarchy and declared France a republic.
What is the National Convention?
Growing national debt due to costly wars led to this...
What is higher taxes.
Queen who led a lavish lifestyle, was executed after seemingly being unaware of the struggles of her people.
Who is Marie Antoinette?
A general assembly that represented the Three Estates of France
What is the Estates-General?
Major event that marked the definitive end of the monarchy and full shift of power to the revolutionaries.
What is the execution of King Louis XVI?
This enlightenment thinker criticized the power of the church and the monarchy.
Who is Voltaire?
Leader of the Reign of Terror and Committee of Public Safety
Who is Maximilien Robespierre?
Event where the Third Estate took an oath never to disband until they had formed a new constitution for France.
What is the Tennis Court Oath?
"The National Razor"
What is the Guillotine?
This group made up about 2% of the population but owned roughly 25-30 percent of the land.
What is the Second Estate? (Nobility)
The radical group who were a part of the National Convention
Who are the Jacobins?
Document drafted by the National Assembly. Laid out the principles of the revolution. Inspired by enlightenment ideals and the Declaration of Independence in America.
What is the Declaration of the Right of Man and of the Citizen?
Law established by the Committee of Public Safety that allowed the arrest of anyone suspected of opposing the revolution.
What is the "Law of Suspects"
One of the main causes of the the French Revolution. Highlighted by the King and Queen's inability to establish new reforms or connect with their people.
What is weak leadership?
The more moderate group who were also a part of the National Convention?
Who are the Girondins?
An event where Parisian women ran together to the royal palace after the further rising bread and food shortages.
What is the Women's March on Versailles?
This group, led by Robespierre, had nearly dictatorial powers to root out enemies of the revolution.