French People
This person was a notoriously lavish spender, and is known for supposedly saying, “Let them eat cake!”.
Who is Marie Antoinette
This is a fundamental change in power or organizational structure in a relatively short period of time.
What is a Revolution
This time of mass execution in the French Revolution was instituted by the Jacobin’s Committee of Public Safety
What is the Reign of Terror
This writer said all men were created free and equal.
Who is John Locke
This estate was Catholic Church Officials and Clergy, and made up only 1% of the population.
What is the First Estate
This leader tried to flee France in the Flight to Varennes, and start a counter-revolution.
Who is King Louis XVI (16)
This type of ruler has complete control over their governments.
What is an Absolute Monarch
This beheading marked the end of the French Revolution.
What is the execution of Robespierre
This author believed women had a right to equal education.
Who is Mary Wollstonecraft
This estate made up over 95% of the population, paid ALL of the taxes, and had little representation in government.
What is the Third Estate
This person was a leader of the Jacobins and instituted the Reign of Terror.
Who is Maximilien Robespierre
This was a symbol of the French Revolution for it's supposed equality and humanity. It was in the center of Paris, at the Place de la Revolution.
What is the guillotine
On July 14, 1789, an angry crowd stormed this prison, kicking off the French Revolution.
What is the Bastille.
This author was a champion for the freedom of speech.
Who is Voltaire
This estate was considered Nobility, and owned most of the land while paying no taxes.
What is the Second Estate
This was the radical political group who helped start the French Revolution.
Who are the Jacobins
This idea means that a ruler's power is given by God, and he (or she) cannot be challenged by people.
What is Divine Right
After the Women’s March, King Louis and Queen Marie Antoinette were forced to leave this place and return to Paris.
What is the Palace of Versailles
This philosopher championed the separation of powers in government.
Who is Montesquieu
These people make up the French middle class, made up of doctors, lawyers or factory owners. They are in the Third Estate.
Who are the Bourgeoisie
This person was known as the "Sun King" and was an absolute monarch who famously said, "I am the state".
Who is King Louis XIV (14)
This document was heavily influenced by both the Enlightenment and the Declaration of Independence. It gave French citizens free and equal rights.
What is the Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen
(DOROMAC)
After being locked out of the legislature known as the Estates General, the Third Estate signed this document, which created the National Assembly.
What is the Tennis Court Oath
This philosopher said all men were naturally selfish and wicked.
Who is Thomas Hobbes
This group of Jacobins instituted the Reign of Terror
What is the Committee of Public Safety