French
How many estates were there before the Revolution?
3
Enlightenment Principles that shaped the Revolution and the Declaration
Social Contract, Popular Sovereignty, Natural Rights, and Strong Governments
(Bonus points if you tell me who created these)
What is the 10 year period from 1789-1799 (before Napoleon took over) in France called?
French Revolution
What was frequently used as a means of execution during the Reign of Terror
Guillotine
Who was the French King at the outbreak for the French Revolution
Louis XVI
What were the conditions like for the 3rd estate before the Revolution
Poor harvest, no bread, no money, cattle dying, and disease
Who was the leader of the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror?
Maximilian de Robespierre
Which incident sparked the Revolution?
Storming the Bastille
Without fancy clothes - they took over the Legislative Assembly
Sans-culottes
Marie Antoinette was known for…?
living in luxury, cake, being a young ruler, and loved being dressed up
Who were a part of the 2 Estate?
Nobility, aristocrats, the wealthy citizens of France
What is a coup d'etat?
overthrow of the current government.
Who was EXEMPT from the taille
1st and 2nd Estate (Clergy and Nobility)
What radical group did Robespierre come from?
Montagnards (Mountain men)
what are the 4 French Governments?
National Assembly, Legislative Assembly, National Convention, and the French Directory
What government did the 3rd estate create after the General Assembly?
National Assembly
The Women’s march on Versailles all started because…?
Women were demanding bread for their families.
Who became Emperor of France via coup d'etat?
Napoleon
What was the name given to the French document establishing rights for all MEN (no women in politics) in France??
Declaration of the Rights of Man
The King was seen as a traitor for….?
attempting to flee the country in tumultuous times
Which estate owns 10% of the land?
1st
5 member legislative, military driven, it was created after the Reign of Terror and the after the National Convention.
The Directory
The Civil Constitution of the Clergy did what to the Church?
Took land away, now taxed, elected by the people, and they have less authority (under the government)
What was the Tennis Court pledge? They couldn't ...
...leave until a constitution was written
What happened at the Estates General?
Hostility rises after list of grievances were shared. 3rd estate wants equal representation. King doesn't care.