French Revolution 1
How many estates were there in the Old Regime
3
List at least 2 of 4 philosophers who inspired the French Revolution
1. John Locke
2. Jean Rousseau
3. Montesquieu
4. Voltaire
Name two causes of the French Revolution
high taxes and new ideas
political discontent and bread shortages
Who was the leader of the Jacobin's during the Reign of Terror?
Maximilian de Robespierre
What is the 10 year period from 1789-1799 in France called?
French Revolution
Which estate made up 97% of the population
third estate
What was the French motto?
liberty, equality, and fraternity
T/F- Women received the same rights as men
FALSE
Which incident sparked the Revolution?
Storming the Bastille
What group of people made up the majority of the Third estate?
Peasants
What group did the Declaration of Rights exclude?
women
What was the Tennis Court Oath pledge?
Not to leave until a Constitution was written
What did the French Revolution of 1789 stand for (motto)?
Idea of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.
What was the name given to the French document establishing rights for all MEN in France??
Declaration of the Rights of Man
Why did members of the National Assembly storm the Bastille?
To get ammunition/weapons
When did the French Revolution start?
July 14, 1789
Where did Louis XVI convene the assembly of the Estates General?
Versailles
What is the name given to a form of government where people elect representatives who establish laws for the country"
Republic