Causes of the French Revolution
This French social system divided people into three estates.
What is the Old Regime?
On July 14, 1789, revolutionaries stormed this Paris fortress.
What is the Bastille?
The king who was executed by guillotine in 1793.
Who is Louis XVI?
He staged a coup d'état in 1799.
Who is Napoleon?
Napoleon first became famous for his victories in this country.
What is Italy?
This estate paid almost all taxes despite having the least power.
What is the Third Estate?
The Third Estate formed this government body to demand reforms.
What is the National Assembly?
She was the queen famous for her expensive lifestyle.
Who is Marie Antoinette?
Napoleon replaced the Directory with this type of government.
What is the Consulate?
After a failed Egyptian campaign, Napoleon used this quick seizure of power.
What is a coup d’état?
This financial issue was made worse by France helping the American Revolution.
What is France’s debt?
This pledge promised not to disband until France had a constitution.
What is the Tennis Court Oath?
He led the radical Jacobins during the Reign of Terror
Who is Robespierre?
This code of laws standardized rights but limited some freedoms.
What is the Napoleonic Code?
Napoleon expanded government jobs based on ability, called this system.
What is merit?
Bad harvests caused a rise in this staple food's price, angering peasants.
What is bread?
This emotional reaction spread throughout the countryside as peasants attacked nobles’ homes.
What is the Great Fear?
his man wrote fiery speeches and newspapers supporting the revolution.
Who is Jean-Paul Marat?
In 1804, Napoleon crowned himself this.
What is Emperor?
This agreement with the pope helped restore stability in France.
What is the Concordat of 1801?
King Louis XVI called this meeting in 1789 for the first time in 175 years
What is the Estates-General?
This document, passed in August 1789, declared natural rights for citizens.
What is the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen?
He was a moderate leader who tried to stop the Terror but was executed.
Who is Georges Danton?
Napoleon sold this territory to the U.S. in 1803.
What is the Louisiana Territory?
Napoleon used public votes, known as these, to approve his changes.
What are plebiscites?