Cause of the Revolution
This social group paid most of the taxes in France.
Third Estate
The king of France during the revolution.
King Louis XVI
The Storming of this Prison Started the war?
Bastille
What ended up happening to King Louis XVI?
He was executed
This war increased France’s debt after helping the American colonies.
American Revolution
The queen famously (but falsely) said “Let them eat cake.”
Marie Antoinette?
This period was marked by mass executions.
What ended up happening to Marie Antionette?
She was execute
There was a major ____________ shortage
This Enlightenment thinker promoted separation of powers.
Montesquieu
The execution method used during the revolution.
the guillotine
What group of people made up the first estate?
The Clergy or religious leaders
Why were people unhappy with Marie Antionette?
She spent to much money, she was out of touch
This leader eventually took power and ended the revolution. (emperor)
Napoleon
in 1799 Napoleon led a Coup D'etat... What is that?
Overthrow of the government
What group of people made up the second estate?
The Nobles!
Why did France raise taxes or need more money
they were in debt
What was the Committee of Public Safety Made For?
To eliminate anyone who was against the revolution after King Louis XVI was executed.
What year was King Louis XVI Executed
1793
What made Nobles unique?
They owned land