Causes of the French Revolution
Key Events
Key People
Regents Vocabulary
Geography
100
True/ False: The actions of King Louis XVI failed to address France debt.
True
100
What event led to mass starvation and riots in France?
The Bread Famine
100
What is the of the French Monarch execute ?
KING Louis XVI
100
a king with centralized (complete) power
Absolute Monarch
100
which country represents France?
C
200
When the Estates General met, how many votes did each Estate have?
One Vote
200
What is the name of the Constitution which created by the National Assembly?
The Declaration of Rights of Man
200
Which is the name of the soldier who rose to become consul of France?
Napoleon Bonaparte
200
What is the name of France's famous legal system?
Napoleonic Code
200
Which country did France fail to defeat because of their navy?
Great Britain
300
What estate was forced to pay all the taxes?
The 3rd Estate
300
What is the time period in which many arrested and guilotined to instill fear?
The Reign of Terror
300
What is the name of the individual who led the Reign of Terror?
Maximilien Robespierre
300
What is another word for overthrow?
Coup de tat
300
What are two countries which became part of the French Empire under Napoleon?
Kingdom of Italy, Prussia, Spain, Kingdom of Warsaw
400
What are privileges were given to the 1st Estate and 2nd Estate?
-Could own property
-did not have to pay taxes
-Did not have to join the military
-Could fish in the lakes
-invited to visit Versailles
-Were not affected by the Bread Famine
400
What Revolution inspired the French Revolution?
The American Revolution
400
What is the name of the Radical group which overthrew the Monarchy?
The Jacobins
400
An economic term for when the cost of goods and services increases
Inflation
400
Why did Napoleon invasion of Russia fail?
The harsh winter climate
500
What ideas/ turning point inspired the French Revolution?
The Enlightenment- The Age of Reason
500
What is the name of the prison which the people of France stormed at the start of the Revolution?
The Bastille
500
What is the name of the Committee which enforced the Terror under Robespierre leadership?
The Committee of Public Safety
500
What led to an event/idea? (Backstory)
Historical Context / Historical Circumstance
500
Where are suppose & what are suppose to be doing when the starting bell rings?
In our assigned seat - quietly - completing the DoNow