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A new invention that made executions less barbaric and more efficeint
The Guillotine
In prerevolutionary France this group was comprised of religious officials
The First Estate (the Clergy)
This was an old form of legislative government that was reinstated by Louis XVI after mounting pressure
The Estates General
The building and maintenance of this palace had caused great stress on France's treasury
Versailles
The storming of this prison was one of the first major events of the revolution
Marie Antoinette
In prerevolutionary France this group was comprised of men and women "of title" who had inherited wealth and often owned large estates or had been bestowed with military honours
The Second Estate (Nobility)
The Sun King
These expensive overseas engagements were draining France's treasury
Wars
It was here that members of the Third Estate met when locked out of their regular meeting place and swore to continue meeting until they had a constitution
An indoor tennis court
Of the many political parties that formed during the Revolution, they were considered the most radical, calling for the execution of the king
The Jacobins
The group represented about 98% of French society
The 3rd Estate
The term "divine right of Kings" refers to the King's authority being derived from ...
God
Poor harvests lead to the shortage of this food staple
Bread (grain)
This was a period of great social upheaval where Maxmillien Robespierre was responsible for executing tens of thousands of French citizens on the guillotine over suspicion of being enemies of the revolution
The Reign of Terror
Name one of the two places Napoleon was exiled
Bourgeoise
King Louis XIV best exemplified this type of government
Absolute Monarch
What group paid 100% of tax in prerevolutionary France
the Third Estate
His murder by a political opponent marked a significant turning point in the revolution
Jean Paul Marat
Term for the overthrow of a government, such as was the case with Napoleon's rise to power
Coup d'etat
These were lists of complaints and greivances compiled by each of the estates as requested by the King
The Cahiers
After the revolution, the new government was overthrown by this military leader who soon crowned himself Emperor of France
Napoleon Bonaparte
How did tax increases further disrupt the economy?
Less spending, decline in manufacturing, job layoffs
This event was marked by an angry mob of Parisian bakers storming the Palace of Versailles
The Women's March