Causes of the Revolution
This estate paid most of the taxes.
Third Estate
The king that got executed during the revolution.
July 14th is known for this event and is still celebrated in France today
Storming of the Bastille
A machine for executing people during the revolution
Guillotine
Absolute Monarchy
The financial crisis grew worse because the king spent money on this overseas war.
American Revolution
His harsh leadership led to the Reign of Terror
Robespierre
The promise made by the Third Estate to not seperate
Tennis Court Oath (National Assembly)
A major change in government or society.
Revolution
Other European kings feared this might spread to their countires
Revolution/ Chaos/ Rebellion
This meeting was called in 1789 with representatives from all three estates.
Estates-General
The queen who was unpopular with the French people
Marie Antoinette
A group of angry women marched here to demand bread
Versailles
The group that wrote new laws after the Estates-General
National Assembly
After the revolution, citizens wanted a government where leaders were chosen by the people.
A representative government
Name one Enlightenment idea that inspired the revolution.
Natural rights, liberty, equality, etc.
This French leader took over after the revolution ended.
Napoleon
This document was created to guarantee rights for men.
Declaration of the Rights of Man/ French Bill of Rights/ French Constitution
Napoleon's legal code was known as this.
Napoleonic Code
The Estates system -- feudal system
The price of something rose and it made people angry, especially women.
Bread/ Food Shortages
Nicknamed the Sun King
Louis XIV (14)
This violent period saw thousands executed
Reign of Terror
Coup d'etat
What did Marie Antoinette say about the bread?