Important Dates
When did the French Revolution begin?
The French Revolution began in 1789.
Who is the most well-known and influential radical during the French Revolution?
Maximilien Robespierre.
The First Estate owned how much percentage of land?
10%
Why did the Third Estate form a new National Assembly?
The Third Estate formed a new National Assembly to make laws for the French people.
Who was Napoleon Bonaparte?
He was a French military commander. He was also emperor of France from 1804-14.
When did King Louis XIV die?
King Louis XIV died in 1715.
How many "traitors" were executed during the Reign of Terror?
40,000.
The Second Estate owned how much percentage of land?
20%
This declaration stated that "Men are born ___ and ___ in rights."
Free and Equal.
What was the year that Napoleon was born?
He was born in 1769.
When did the National Convention start?
The National Convention started in 1792.
How did the Reign of Terror end?
The Reign of Terror ended when French citizens turned on Robespierre & executed him.
The Third Estate makes up for how much of the population?
97%
The National Assembly swore to what oath in 1789?
The National Assembly swore to a Tennis Court Oath, which promised limitations on the king's power.
What was the year that Napoleon died?
He died in 1821.
When was King Louis XVI arrested for treason?
King Louis XVI was arrested in 1793.
What did Robespierre use to execute "traitors?"
A machine called a Guillotine was used for beheading using a heavy blade that slides down in vertical guides.
How much did the Third Estate pay for their income in taxes?
They paid 50% of their income in taxes.
What is the name of the declaration the National Assembly wrote their revolutionary ideals in?
Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.
Who was Napoleon Bonaparte's first wife?
Joséphine de Beauharnais.
What year did Louis XVI agree to a new constitution that created a limited monarchy?
1791.
What other countries joined Austria and Prussia in the war against France?
England, Holland, and Spain joined Austria and Prussia in the war against France.
What was the name of the well-educated middle class?
Bourgeoisie.
Rights include: (4)
Liberty, property, security, & resistance to oppression.
How did Napoleon die?
Napoleon was diagnosed with stomach cancer after dealing with a stomach infection and died of a stomach ulcer.