The People
What rights did the Third Estates have?
None, not one, zip, none. No rights for the Third Estates.
True or False? Louis believed that his power had been given to him by God.
True.
What year did the French Revolution start?
1789
How was the King killed?
He was beheaded.
What was Louis XIV's nicknamed?
The Sun King
What were some of the laws the people wanted to change? Give some examples.
The amount taxes they had to pay, what religion they had to practice, freedom of speech, e.c.t.
True or False? Marie-Antoinette was from Germany.
False, she was from Austria.
How long did the French Revolution last?
Six years.
Where did the King get all his money?
Taxes
How old was King Louis XIV when he was crowned?
4 years old.
Who were the National Assembly?
Deputies of the Third Estate
True or False? King Louis XIV granted allowances to the nobility.
True.
What year did the French Government go bankrupt?
1787
How was the King of France chosen?
He became the King of France because he was the son or descendant of the previous monarch.
How long did King Louis XIV rule?
72 years (1643-1715)
Who were the Bourgeoisie?
Members of the third estate who would protest against their unjust hierarchy.
True or False? The King was an absolute monarch, meaning he was bound to the constitution.
False, he was NOT bound to the constitution.
When was the constitution proclaimed?
September 1791
Why did the King need so much money?
To pay for war, dept, lavishing parties and build large palaces.
Was Marie-Antoinette and her son were killed on the same day?
Nope
What type of jobs did people in the Third estate have?
They were merchants, urban artisans and labourers and shopkeepers
True or False? When Louis and his family were captured by the Paris Mob, they were kept prisoners at the Palace Versailles.
False, they were kept imprisoned in Tuilleries in Paris.
What day(s) did the Paris mob capture the King and his family?
October 5-6, 1789
In this era, the King had all the power. Give some examples.
The power to make laws, levy and collect taxes, organize trade with the colonies, imprison whoever he wanted, declare war, make peace treaties and impose the religion of his choice on the people.
What is the meaning of "absolute monarchy"?
A form of monarchy in which the monarch(King) holds supreme authority.