Causes
This king was overthrown by French commoners and tried to flee the country.
King Louie XVI
The clergy belonged to this estate.
The 1st estate
This Jacobin leader was the face of the Terror until he himself lost his head
Maximilien Robespierre
This radical group wanted the most extreme political changes for France
The Jacobins
Napoleon gave himself this title.
Emperor of France
When the king asked the clergy and nobles to start paying taxes, they responded this way
They got angry and refused to pay
The bourgeoisie belonged to this estate.
The 3rd estate
Queen Marie Antionette's brother was the emperor of this country
Austria
This machine was used by revolutionary leaders to execute those who opposed them
The Guillotine
Napoleon was born on this island.
Corsica
This revolution inspired the French Revolution.
The American Revolution
During the Great Fear, these members of French Society were attacked and had their homes and documents burned.
The Nobles
France became this type of government after the monarchy was abolished
A republic
Which committee ordered the execution of thousands during the Terror
The Committee of Public Safety
Napoleon carried out this illegal overthrow of a government by the military.
Coup de'tat
This is the reason that neighboring monarchs were concerned about the French Revolution.
They were worried it could happen to them.
The word for the French middle class
Bourgeoisie
Napoleon began his military career as a lieutenant in this division of the army
Artillery
This former queen was one of the first executed during the Terror
Marie Antionette
Napoleon made a major mistake invading this country where he lost most of his army.
Russia
The women's march on Versailles was to demand this.
Lower bread prices
Food shortages mostly affected this estate
The 3rd estate
This prison fortress was attacked and torn down by a mob early in the revolution
The Bastille
These special courts were set up during the Terror to try people for anti-revolutionary activity
Revolutionary Tribunals
Napoleon's final defeat at the Battle of Waterloo was to this country.
Great Britain