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This document was written by the National Assembly to ensure equality for all men. It preceded the more formal Constitution of 1791
What is The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen
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France is bankrupt and King Louis XVI is in need of more money. This happens next
What is heavier taxation of the Third Estate
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He led the Reign of Terror
Who is Maximilien Robespierre
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This was the mediating group for the King and the three estates
What is the Estates General
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Marie Antoinette was born fortunate. Her family members were notable people. This specific family member was the ruler of Austria during the French Revolution, King Louis XVI actually called for his help at one point
Who is Marie Antoinette's brother, Joseph II
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This list described potential traitors, or those under suspicion of anti-revolutionary acts, during the Reign of Terror
What is The Law of Suspects
200
As King Louis XVI taxes the third estate to repay the nation's debt, this happens next
What is the Third Estate forms the National Assembly to refute the King's taxation
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He provided peace with the church and public schools for France
Who is Napoleon Bonaparte
200
Lying is one thing, but treason is another. This treasonous act performed by the King would lead to his death.
What is fleeing France
200
After his time spent at the island of Elba. Napoleon escaped, for this reason
What is to rule France again
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As the King signed this document, his power became limited. He lost his role as an absolute monarch. This document was a formal account for the rights of French citizens.
What is The Constitution of 1791
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The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen is now in effect, this next step limits the King's power
What is the King signs the Constitution of 1791
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This group was loyal to the King and wanted to restore Monarchical order
Who are loyalists
300
"We want guns, and we want violence" might have been the thoughts of Frenchmen during this attack on a government building
What is the Storming of the Bastille
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Expressed in the Declaration of the Rights on Man and Citizen "Law is the expression of the general will. Every citizen has a right to participate personally, or through his representative, in its formation. It must be the same for all. . . " this 8 letter word means of the same, or all alike
What is equality
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This document was distributed throughout Europe when France was under rule of Napoleon. It was a reinforcement of both the Declaration of the Rights of Man, and the Constitution of 1791.
What is The Napoleonic Code
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King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette try to flee the country, but are found out and are put to death. With the country left without a leader, this happens next.
What is the Reign of Terror
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His invention, also known as the National Razor, would kill thousands of innocent French citizens, as well as King Louis XVI
Who is Joseph Guillotin
400
The Jacobins comprised much of this group, who supposedly protected the country from foreign threats
Who is the Committee of Public Safety
400
This would be one example of a cause of the French Revolution
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The third estate, later formed into the National Assembly, constructed a list of grievances. This list is also known as this. Being outvoted 2 to 1 was one of the grievances.
What is Cahier de Doleances
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The National Assembly is locked out of the parliament building
What is the Tennis Court Oath
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This enlightenment thinker said “I do not agree with a word you say but will defend to the death your right to say it.”
Who is Voltaire
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Not all French citizens wanted to overthrow the King. This group's outlook on the revolution fell between the radicals and the monarchy. They were fairly neutral.
Who are moderates
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This would be one example of a result of the French Revolution
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