Revolution
What is a revolution?
When a group of people goes against a leader or an organized government and fights for what they think is right.
What was the name of the machiene that killed thousands of French people?
The Guillotine
Who was the last King of France?
Louis XVI (16th)
This was the chief tax of France that the First Estate was exempt from.
the Taille
This group in the Estates-General was often outvoted by a 2-1 block.
the Third Estate
When and where did the storming of the Bastille take place?
The storming of the Bastille took place on July 14th 1789 and was located in the middle of France in Eastern Paris.
How did the Guillotine kill people?
Chopped off their heads
Who went on to be an emperor of France and the last Monarch?
He said: " found the crown of France Lying on the ground and I picked it up with my sword"
Napoleon Bonaparte
Comprised the Second Estate with a population of 350,000 and 25% of land ownership.
the Nobles
What was the national assembly and what was their job?
The national assembly was a group of people that gathered to discuss the problems between all the estates and to make agreements. They also had the job of making peace with other monarchs.
Was the storming of the Bastille a step towards or away from the Revolution and why?
The storming of the Bastille was a massive step within the revolution because showed the people that they had the power to create change.
What was the time period called when many French people were killed by Guillotine?
Reign of Terror
What was the name of the wife of King Louis?
Marie Antoinette
This group made up the First Estate and was controlled by those from aristocratic families
the Clergy
What was the declaration of the rights of man and what did it state?
The declaration of the rights of man was a form that gave special rights to the people that the king had to follow. Some of the rights included lower taxes, adequate food and higher pay.
Why did the French people storm the Bastille?
The stormed the Bastille because King Louis was not giving them fair food prices and was taxing them at very high rates. In addition, he partied and wasted his money that the 3rd estate was paying him.
Who was the leader of the reign of terror?
Maximillian Robespierre
At 30 years old this General gained power over France in event known as.
the Coup d'etat
the Coup d'etat
(Napoleon)
Seizure of property and lands of this group were sold to raise money for the nation.
Estate or name of group
the Catholic Church
1st estate- Clergy
Was the Tennis court oath a step towards or away from the revolution?
T.
This was a step towards the revolution because it showed that if the king does something against his people then they can figure out a way to get back at him.
Why did the 3rd estate have to make the declaration of the rights of man in the Tennis court?
They did it there because the king had locked them out of the meeting discussing the issues and had figured out they were just planning to tax them more. After figuring this out, they marched into the tennis court demanding rights as people.
List 3 facts about Robiespierre
Intelligent
Paranoid
Lawyer
Good Writer
etc
Identify one of the three reasons for the breakdown in the French economy.
Food Shortage, Overspending, and inflation
Food Shortage, Overspending, and inflation
This group of merchants, lawyers, and bankers made up the higher end of the Third Estate.
the Bourgeosie
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To ensure all those against the revolution were punished, Robespierre headed up this.
the Committee of Public Safety