Revolution
Vocab
French Revolution
Reign of Terror
100

What is a revolution? 

Overthrowing a current government and replacing it with a new one
100

Tyranny 

Cruel or oppressive government rule (abuse of power)
100

Which estate started the rebellion in the French Revolution? 

The Third Estate

100

What was the name contraption used to execute people in the French Revolution?

The Guillotine 

200

Which country did the American Colonist revolt against? 

The British or Great Britain
200

What is oppression? 

Unfair treatment or control

200

What idea(s) from the Enlightenment inspired the French Revolution? 

Equality, freedom, consent of the governed, 

200

What do you call the group of people that go against the French Revolution?

Counterrevolutionaries

300

Statistically speaking, are violent revolutions more or less successful? (bonus points if you can tell me why)

Less successfully

Cause more violence, lack of stability, public opinion does not agree with increased violence 

300

Submission

The act of giving into the superior force of authority of person

300
Where did all the money of the Third Estate go to? 

Most it went to the Church, or nobles (First and Second Estate)

300

Which person said "let them eat cake" when people of the French Revolution were starving

Marie Antionette 
400

What was a major cause of the American Revolution? 

High taxes or a lack of representation in Parliament

400

Regime 

The ruling government of a country 

400

What was the name of the King of France that got executed? 

King Louis 

400
Which groups were targeted by the radicals during the Reign of Terror? 

Any person that did not support the revolution

500

What was the name of leader of the radicals in the French Revolution? 

Maximilien Robespierre

500

Clergy

A group of people that perform religious services 

500

What were 2 major causes of the French Revolution? 

Enlightenment Thinkers, High taxes/low wages, a lack or rights/equality, lack of representation, etc.

500

What was the name of the committee that gained control during the Reign of Terror?

The Committee of Public Safety