A 12 person committee created to protect France and keep the revolution going
What is the Committee of Public Safety
Bourgeoisie member who lead the Committee of Public Safety
Who is Robespierre?
This document was the 'preambe' to the first French Constitution- wanted equality for all men
1% of the population of France, made up the 1st Estate
What is the Clergy?
Promise made by the 3rd Estate to work towards a constitution for France?
What is The Tennis Court Oath?
A large meeting where representatives from each estate discussed issues or concerns at the Palace of Versailles
What is the Estates General
War Hero who becomes the Emperor of France
Who is Napoleon?
Reform #1- took away these from the 1st and 2nd estates
What are Special Privileges?
2% of the population in France, made up the 2nd Estate
What is the Nobility?
1 year violent period in France where many French citizens were executed or imprisoned
What is The Reign of Terror?
5 person government created after the Reign of Terror
What is The Directory
Queen of France who liked to spend money and enjoy fancy events and food
Reform #3- Took this away from the Clergy/Church
What is 'land' or 'property'?
The term meaning 'middle class'
What is Bourgeoisie?
A large group assembled outside the palace of King Louis XVI and demanded he return to Paris
What is The Women's March on Versailles?
3 person government created by Napoleon after overthrowing The Directory
The King of France during the French Revolution.
Who is Louis XVI?
What is a public school system?
Which Estate was responsible for paying a majority of the taxes in France pre-revolution?
Who is the third estate?
What is The Storming of the Bastille?
Pre-Revolutionary Government in France
What is an Absolute Monarchy
Individual who created a militia in Paris to defend it from any attacks by the King
Who is LaFayette?
Napoleon brought back law and order by creating this
What is the Napoleonic Code?
What is the 3rd Estate?
A public trial where the punishment for this individual was death
What is The Execution/Beheading of King Louis XVI?