Causes of the Revolution
What was one of the causes of the French Revolution
High Taxes, Limited votes by Third Estate, High Price of Food, Over Spending by Monarchy, Estate System
The bloodshed and devolution into extremism that marked the period following the end of the monarchy was called
The Reign of Terror
The leader of the Reign of Terror
Robspierre
Who stormed the palace of Versailles and put the King and Queen under house arrest?
Peasant women
Napoleon declared himself a _______________________ of the French Revolution
Emperor
This Estate walked out of the Estates-General Meeting and formed the National Assembly. What document did they issue and what type of government did they declare France to be?
Third
The National Assembly issued what document as a first step towards a constitution for France?
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen
Most common way of execution
Guillotine
The National Assembly agreed fight to the death for the Revolution. What is this known as?
Tennis Court Oath
What is the definition for bourgeoisie
French Middle class
This cause of the Revolution was thanks to irresponsible spending by King Louis XVI on things such as wars and his Royal Court
Debt/ Bankruptcy
Name two countries that were threatened by what was happening in France:
Austria, Prussia, and Great Britain
A highlight of the Reign of Terror was the execution of this hated royal woman
Marie Antoinette
Everyone, rich or poor, was given this title
citizen
What was the purpose of the National Committee of Safety?
Protect France from outside attack and internal rebellion
This Cause of the French Revolution was shared with the American Revolution
Unfair Taxes
What was France referred as after the monarchy was abolished?
a Republic
The rolling of this man's head signaled the end of the terrifying times
Robspierre
The new government of France, the National Assembly, took what away?
Church Lands and King/Queen Power
The definition of constitutional monarchy
system of government in which a monarch (see monarchy) shares power with a constitutionally organized government
How many prisoners were in the Prison called Bastille?
7
This was the civil code put out by Napoleon that granted equality of all male citizens before the law and granted absolute security of wealth and private property
Napoleonic Code
Once the blood had stopped flowing, this 5 man group took control of France
The Directory
What do the people chant in the play?
Liberty! Equality! Fraternity!
How long or what dates did the French Revolution Last?
1787 to 1799