Roman Numerals
The First
I
A major change
Revolution
Who was king at the time?
What was the third estate made up of
Bourgeoisie and peasants
Eleven
XI
Social Classes
Estates
What was the second Estate made of
Nobles
Name three economic issues the French faced during this time
Drought, cattle disease, heavy taxes, high bread prices, bankruptcy
VII
The legislative branch that met only upon the king's approval
Estates General
What made France go bankrupt?
Giving money to Americans for the American Revolution
The legislative branch that met only once upon the king's request
Estates general
24
XXIV
A medieval fortress and prison in Paris used to store gunpowder
Bastille
The promise the third estate made to not leave until a constitution was agreed upon.
The Tennis Court Oath
What was used to execute the king and his wife?
Guillotine
185
CLXXXV
Three idealist groups
Conservatives, moderates, radicals
What was the first Estate made up of
Clergy
A period of control by the Jacobins (wanted guillotine punishment for opposers of the revolution)
Reign of Terror