The Year of 1789
What is the National Assembly?
The National Assembly constitutes with the Senate the legislative power.
What were the two problems with the Constitution of 1791?
Women lacked rights to liberties such as education, freedom to speak, write, print and worship.
How did the French Revolution impact the world of its time and our world today?
It spread the ideas of liberty, equality and fraternity and gave rise to the spirit of nationalism.
Who was Robespierre?
Maximilien Robespierre was a radical democrat and key figure in the French Revolution of 1789.
What was the purpose of the Constitution of 1795 and Directory?
The Constitution of 1795 established a liberal republic with a franchise based on the payment of taxes.
What is the Tennis Court Oath?
The Tennis Court Oath was a historical moment that set off the French Revolution.
What was important about the Constitution of 1791?
It retained the monarchy, but sovereignty effectively resided in the Legislative Assembly, which was elected by a system of indirect voting.
Was the French Revolution a success or failure?
The French Revolution did not succeed.
What caused the September Massacre?
The overthrow of the monarchy.
Why did the Directory fail?
Widespread Corruption.
What was the Bastille?
The Bastille is a state prison on the east side of Paris.
What issues did the Constitution of 1791 attempt to address?
It abolished many “institutions which were injurious to liberty and equality of rights”.
What were the 3 issues that led to the French Revolution?
Estate system, absolutism, enlightenment idea.
What was the Committee of Public Safety?
It was created by the National Convention in 1793 with the intent to defend the nation against foreign and domestic enemies.
Why was the Directory unpopular?
It failed to reform the disastrous economy, relied heavily on army and violence, and represented another turn towards dictatorship during the French Revolution.
What was the feudal system?
The feudal system was a political and social organization where the rulers leased land to peasants for free labor and loyalty.
What permissions did the Constitution of 1791 make?
The French Constitution of 1791 guarantees the right to life, freedom of speech, freedom of opinion, and also equality before the laws.
Which French King helped America?
King Louis XVI.
What was the purpose of the Reign of Terror?
To take harsh measures against those suspected of being enemies of the Revolution.
Why was the Directory of 1795 overthrown?
Conflict among the five directors led to the coup of 18 Fructidor
What rights are identified in the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizens?
Men are born and remain free and equal in rights.
What was the Constitution of 1971?
French constitution created by the National Assembly during the French Revolution.
Why did King Louis XVI get executed?
He was brought to trail for treason.
Why was Robespierre overthrown and executed?
The Thermidorian Reaction toppled and executed Robespierre, and the Reign of Terror died with him
What was the Directory replaced with?
The French Consulate.