French Society
The French society was originally divided into this many classes, called estates.
What is three?
The queen that famously (but falsely) said “Let them eat cake.”
Who is Marie Antoinette?
July 14, 1789: Parisians stormed this prison, symbolizing the Revolution’s start.
What is the storming of the Bastille?
In 1799, Napoleon staged a coordinated coup d'état and named himself...
What is First Consul?
This monarchy was revived and given back the throne, when Napoleon was exiled to Elba.
What is the French Monarchy?
This estate represented the majority of the population and comprised a diverse range of individuals, including peasants, urban workers, and the middle class. It was the largest estate but held the least political and economic power compared to the clergy and nobility.
What is the third estate?
The king guillotined in January 1793, who was also married to Marie Antoinette.
Who is Louis XVI?
1793–1794 period when Robespierre ruled by terror.
What is the Reign of Terror?
1798–99 expedition where Napoleon’s army discovered this bilingual stone near Alexandria.
What is the Rosetta Stone?
Napoleon's invasion of this country, in 1812, was a complete disaster.
What is Russia?
This estate referred to the clergy, which constituted a significant portion of the population. It encompassed high-ranking religious figures such as bishops, abbots, and priests.
What is the first estate?
This military genius rose from captain to Emperor after the Revolution.
Napoleon Bonaparte
This document created a national assembly, and was signed by the third estate.
What is the Tennis Court Oath?
Napoleon invaded this country in order to weaken great Britain.
What is Egypt?
In 1813, this coalition allied together and invaded France & occupied Paris.
What is the 6th Coalition of European Powers?
This estate represented the nobility, comprising aristocrats, landowners, and members of the royal court. They enjoyed significant privileges and held a prominent social and political position.
What is the second estate?
This “Incorruptible” leader of the Jacobins sent thousands to the guillotine.
Who is Maximilien Robespierre?
Women marched here in October 1789 demanding bread.
What is Versailles?
Napoleon famously crossed this mountain range to surprise & defeat the Austrian army.
What is the Alps?
Napoleon was exiled in prison on this remote island in 1815 to live out his days.
What is St. Helena?
This became a catalyst for the revolutionary movement, symbolizing the aspirations of the French people for political and social change. Its transformation into the National Assembly ultimately led to the dismantling of the ancien régime and the beginning of the French Revolution.
What is the Estates General?
The governor of the Bastille whose head ended up on a pike.
Who is Bernard-René de Launay?
5–6 October 1789: Fishwives and market women led this 12-mile march to bring the king “home” to Paris.
What is Women’s March on Versailles?
In this year, Napoleon crowns himself emperor of France, wanting to lay the foundation for a future dynasty
What is 1804?
When Napoleon escapes Elba for 100 days, he is defeated again at this battle by the Seventh Coalition.
What is Waterloo?