Major Events of the F.R.
The government building that was stormed by revolutionary protesters on July 14th 1789
What is The Bastille?
The last king of France before the revolution, eventually killed by way of the guillotine.
Who is King Louis XVI?
This social heirarchy system is abolished during the French Revolution
What is Feudalism?
Napoleon placed an embargo on this country, but it wasn't successful because another country didn't listen to him. What are the names of the two countries?
What are Great Britain & Russia?
Social Classes in France before the revolution that consisted of the clergy, nobility, and commoners or peasants
The name that the 3rd Estate decides to call themselves after separating from the "Estates General" following disagreements in the voting system.
The National Assembly
French lawyer and statesmen that led the "reign of terror" during the revolution. Eventually killed by his peers by way of the guillotine.
This phrase was the cry of French citizens during the revolution, and was included in the first article of "The Universal Declaration of Human Rights"
What is Liberty, Equality, Fraternity?
After gaining popularity among French citizens for multiple military successes, Napoleon overthrows this ruling oligarchy of France at the time (with the help of other military leaders).
What is the Directory?
A period of panic and small uprisings throughout France by peasants as well as rumors that the 3rd Estate will be wiped out or taken over
What is The Great Fear?
France Fighting in these 2 wars cost lots of money, put France in very bad economic situation. Caused citizens to suffer
What are the Seven Years War and The American Revolution
The french revolutionary leader Marquis De Lafayette (whom was killed during the storming of The Bastille) was known) who was famous for also being involved in what other event?
This document was written in 1791 - first of its kind in France
What is the Constitution of 1791
Napoleon decides to retreat from an unsuccessful military campaign that involved the invasion of Russia. Alexander the Great's scorched earth policy caused Napoleon to make the long trip back to France during winter. Over 500,000 troops died because of this. This is event is known as Napoleon's....
The "middle class" of France
What is the Bourgeoisie?
National Assembly was locked out of meeting chambers, met here and said that they would not stop meeting until they had a constitution.
What is the Tennis Court Oath?
Hated Queen of France, rumored to have said "Let them eat cake".
Who is Marie Antoinette?
Who became the controller of the church during the moderate reforms period?
Who is The State or France?
The 2 places that Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled to both the first and last times.
What are Elba & St. Helena?
The two main political parties that rose to prominence after the fall of the monarchy.
Who were the Jacobins & Girondins?
King Louis XVI gets rid of this beloved financial advisor, causes an uproar among citizens
Who is Jaques Necker?
Newspaper writer that was known for calling heads to roll. Furiously passionate about the revolutionary ideas and highly influential on the citizens of France
France goes to war with these 2 countries as a response from surrounding monarchs trying to snuff out revolutionary ideas from spreading across Europe.
Who are Austria, Prussia, and Great Britain
Public School System
Achieved peace w/ the Catholic Church (Concordat 1801)
Equality of all citizens
List of grievances drawn up by each of the three estates in France, King Louis XVI told members to bring them to the "Estates General"
What is Cahiers?