Causes of the Revolution
Who was King Louis XVI?
King of France during the Revolution; known for his inability to address financial problems
Where did King Louis XVI live?
The Palace of Versailles
What was the outcome of the Estates General?
Each estate met separately, leading to disputes over voting.
Who was Napoleon Bonaparte?
A military leader who rose to prominence during the revolution and later became Emperor of France
What was the Reign of Terror?
A period where thousands of people were executed by the government
What event started the French Revolution?
The Storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789
What estate were nobility in?
The Second Estate
What did the National Assembly do?
They declared themselves the representatives of the French people and sought reforms.
What title did Napoleon take?
First consul; then Emperor of France
How did the Revolution affect the church?
The church lost power and land
What caused hunger in France before the Revolution?
Poor harvests and grain shortages.
Who was in the First Estate?
The clergy (religious leaders)
Why was the Estate General convened?
To address the financial crisis and propose reforms.
What did Napoleon do after the revolution?
He established a new government and became First Consul, later declaring himself Emperor.
What document was created to outline rights?
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen
What was one reason for social inequality in France?
The divide between the wealthy classes and the poor classes.
What percentage of the population was in the Third Estate?
97% of the population, representing the commoners and bourgeoisie in France
What was the Tennis Court Oath?
A pledge by the Third Estate to create a constitution.
How did Napoleon take control of France?
He was elected by the people
How did the Revolution change the monarchy?
Transition from absolute monarchy to constitutional monarchy
Name one economic factor that led to the French Revolution.
Major debt from wars and royal spending
What is the Ancien Regime?
The old social system in France before the revolution
What happened at the Storming of the Bastille?
Citizens attacked the prison for gunpowder; marked a turning point in the revolution.
What happened after Napoleon's defeat in Russia?
He was exiled to Elba and then retuned to power briefly before being defeated at Waterloo
Name one impact of the Revolution on France.
Overthrow citizens who demanded reforms and equality.