Three Estates
Who made up the First Estate?
Clergy
What is the Declaration of the Rights of Man?
A document that outlined the natural rights of all French men
Who was the first French Monarch that we studied?
King Louis XV
What important fortress was attacked on July 14 1789?
Name of the man killed in the bathtub
Jean Paul Marat
What major privilege did the First Estate enjoy that most others didn’t?
They didn't pay taxes
How many articles are part of the Declaration of the Rights of Man?
17
Was there ever an heir to the throne of Louis XV1’s?
Yes. His son, Louis XVII, died during the revolution, but his brother, Louis XVIII, became king in 1814
Who killed Marat?
Charlotte Corday
Robespierre's time as leader of France is knows as the Reign of ________
Terror
About what percentage of land in France did the First Estate own?
About 10%
What date was the Declaration of the Rights of Man approved
August 26, 1789
What did Louis XVI do to support the American Revolution?
He sent money and troops
What important event marked the end of the revolution?
The death of Robespierre
How were Louis XV and Louis XVI related?
Which high-ranking group within the clergy often lived like nobles?
Bishops and other higher clergy
Why is the Declaration of the Rights of Man so brief?
Because it was meant to be clear, simple, and meant for all.
What personal attributes made Louis XVI a bad ruler?
He was indecisive and lacked a spine
What year did Albert Guillotine invent the guillotine?
1792
The name of the meeting of the three estates
Estates General
What did many nobles fear losing before the Revolution?
Their privileges and status
Who was the American who helped write the Declaration of the Rights of Man?
Thomas Jefferson
What were Louis the XV’s last words?
Apres moi, le deluge. After me, the flood.
What year did the terror end?
1794
In what year did Robespierre die?
1794