Society
Who was a part of the 1st estate?
Clergy/Priests
Who was the king of France?
King Louis 16th
This event had 1000s of people executed by the Guillotine.
Reign of Terror
This event saw the three estates meet to try to fix France's problems.
The Estates-General
Who was a part of the 2nd estate
Nobility
Who was considered the "Incorruptable"
Maximilien Robespierre
This event occurred when the King and Queen tried to escape and French guards fired upon protesters, killing dozens of people.
Champ de Mars Massacre
What famous line did Marie Antoinette not say?
Let them eat cake
Who was a part of the 3rd estate?
Commoners/everyone else
What was the name of the political party behind the removal of the king and the creation of the French Republic
The Jacobins
This event saw Napoleon take power from the French government.
The Coup of 18th Brumaire
This inspired the French Revolution.
The enlightenment
One reason the 3rd estate was unhappy with the king/monarchy.
Debt, food shortages, apathetic king
What was the name of the 12-man council behind the Reign of Terror?
Committee of Public Safety
This event saw the 3rd estate vow to stay until a new constitution was written.
Tennis Court Oath
This was the first major reform enacted by the National Assembly in 1791.
The creation of a constitutional monarchy
What percentage of the French population made up the 3rd estate?
95%
What was the name of the 5 member government that took power after the Reign of Terror?
The Directory
The event ended the Reign of Terror.
Execution of Robespierre
This was the leading cause of Frances' financial crisis in the 1780s.
The American Revolution and ongoing warfare