French Rev
What is the first event of the French Revolution?
Storming of the Bastille
How much land did the second estate own?
25%
1%
How many people were executed during the Reign of Terror?
17,000
Where was Marie Antoinette born?
Austria
Which estate was in charge of censorship?
First Estate
What was the main aim of the constitution of 1791?
Limit the monarchy
What is a coup d'etat?
An overthrow of the current government.
What did the Bastille represent?
Abuse & power of the monarchy
Why would they establish a new Calendar during the reign of terror?
Old one was associated with Christianity
How many people were in the third estate? (# not %)
25 million
Why was the vote unfair when Louis XVI voted at the Estates-General?
Each estate got 1 vote, even though the third estate was 97% of the population
What did the Tennis Court Oath say?
The National Assembly would continue to meet until they had a constitution
What was Napoleon’s first significant action regarding foreign policy?
Signing a peace treaty with a European coalition
What was the main purpose of the Committee for Public Safety?
To keep the revolution safe, find anyone who was a threat to the revolution
Which estate declares themselves to be the National Assembly?
Third Estate
What group did the Declaration of Right exclude?
Women
Where did Napoleon go when he was exiled? (Both)
Elba & St. Helena
Napoleon was finally defeated in which famous battle?
Waterloo
List one exemption and privilege of the 3rd Estate
They had none
List the Estates from most power to least power (say what they are)
1. First Estate - Clergy
2. 2nd Estate - Nobles
3. 3rd Estate - Everyone else
Who was the leader of the Jacobin's during the Reign of Terror?
Robespierre
Who were the Bourgeoisie?
Middle Class, not noble or clergy
What was the greatest factor in Napoleon's defeat in Russia?
Cold winter
What eventually happened to Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI
Guillotine! Beheaded