Enlightenment Thinkers
Cause’s
The Revolution
Reign of Terror
Napoleon
100
Montesquieu believed government power should be divided into branches. What is this idea called?
Separation of powers
100
The first and second estate relying on the third estate
100
What document declared that “Men are born and remain free and equal in rights�
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen
100
What was the purpose of the Reign of Terror?
To protect the revolution from its enemies
100
Which law code gave France equality before the law and protected property rights?
The Napoleonic Code
200
According to Montesquieu, what could happen if one branch had too much power?
Government could become tyrannical or oppressive
200
According to Abbé Sieyès, what was the Third Estate?
Everything
200
What was one result of the French Revolution?
 The monarchy was abolished and a republic was established
200
According to the execution chart, which group suffered the most deaths?
The 3rd estate
200
According to the map, what was one result of Napoleon’s conquests?
Most of Europe came under French control or influence
300
Which Enlightenment philosopher influenced the Declaration of the Rights of Man with his belief in “natural rights�
John Locke
300
Label the following estates
1st:
2nd:
3rd:
1st: clergy
2nd: nobility
3rd: everyone else
300
What was an economic cause of the French Revolution
France was broke due to costly wars
300
What does this chart show about about the Reign of Terror?
It affected everyone not just 1st and 2nd estate
300
What factor protected Russia from Napoleon’s army?
Its large size and harsh winter climate
400
Montesquieus ideas influenced which major U.S. document?
The U.S. Constitution
400
What event showed the king was losing control and marked the beginning of the Revolution?
The storming of the Bastille
400
What happened to Louis XVI during the Revolution?
He was executed
400
Who was the leader during the Reign of Terror?
Maximilien Robespierre
400
What Enlightenment ideas did Napoleon spread through his empire?
Equality
500
Which Enlightenment idea most influenced revolutionaries in both America and France?
Government should protect liberty and equality of citizens
500
Which Enlightenment idea most inspired the Third Estate?
Equality and government by consent of the governed
500
What idea connects the American and French Revolutions?
Both were inspired by Enlightenment ideas about liberty and equality
500
What happened to Robespierre at the end of the Reign of Terror?
He was executed
500
What event marked Napoleons final defeat?
The Battle of Waterloo (1815)