Storming of the Bastille
What was the Bastille?
The Bastille was a fortress used as a prison in Paris France.
Who was the king of France during the French Revolution?
King Louis XVI.
What was the Reign of Terror
The period 1793-1794 when Maximilien Robespierre was executing those he deemed "enemies of the republic"
What group of people were demanding change in the French government?
The third estate was demanding change.
What was Marie-Antoinette criticized for by the French people?
Her lavish expensive spending habits.
Why was there a mob in Paris in the first place?
The French people were angred by Jaques Necker's dismissal from the king's ministry.
Who was the queen of France during the French Revolution?
Marie-Antoinette.
What was the execution method used to execute those in the French Revolution?
The guillotine
What was the third estate in France?
The third estate was one of three social classes. They were the lowermost social class in France.
Who was executed first King Louie XVI or Marie-Antoinette?
King Louie XVI would be executed before Marie-Antoinette?
What did the storming of the Bastille start?
The storming of the Bastille marked the start of the French revolution.
Who was the radical Jacobin leader determined to gain equality?
Maximilien Robespierre
The Execution of who kicked off the Reign of Terror.
Louis XVI
What percent of the French population did the third estate make up?
98%
How many children did Marie-Antionette have?
Marie-Antionette had four children during her lifetime.
Why was the Bastille a target for attack?
The Bastille housed weapons which the rioters wanted for protection.
Who is the man who took over France following the French Revolution?
Napoleon Bonaparte
How many people were executed in France during the Reign of Terror?
Over 2000 people.
What policy regarding taxes was the third state angered by?
The third state were angered by their high tax rate, while the upper estates were exempt from taxes.
Where did king Louie XVI live?
King Louie XVI lived in the palace of Versailes.
What was the Bastille a symbol of?
The Bastille was a symbol of the corruption and complete power of the French king.
Who was the most influential journalist of the French Revolution?
Jean-Paul Marat
What marked the end of the Reign of Terror?
The arrest and execution of Maximilien Robespierre.
At which meeting was the third estate angered due to their underrepresentation despite making up 98% of the French population.
The third estate was angered by their underrepresentation at the Estate General's meeting of 1789.
The execution of King Louie XVI would end his reign as king. How long was Louie XVI before his death?
King Louie would reign for 18 years as king before his death.