Vocabulary Words
Dauphin
The title given to the prince who is next in line to inherit the French throne
Who had finally ventured from the isolated world of Versailles?
The future queen of France and the dauphin
How did King Louis XV die?
Smallpox
What were Marie Antoinette's greatest weaknesses?
She liked to spend money and have a good time
What did many people believe that Marie Antoinette's extravagant spending lead to?
The French Revolution
Indulge
To allow someone to do what they want; to spoil someone
Where did the future queen of France and the dauphin live in luxury and were indulged by courtiers?
The Palace of Versailles
How were Queen Marie Antoinette and King Louis XVI found after King Louis XV's death?
Kneeling in prayer
When Marie Antoinette avoided boredom, what responsibilities did she not do?
Receive foreign ambassadors
Attend important dinners
Who became a symbol of all that many French people thought was wrong with the monarchy and the age-old social class of France?
Marie Antoinette
"Foreign Ambassador"
A person from another country who is an official representative of his or her government
What were the future queen of France and the dauphin like?
The queen was tall and graceful
The dauphin was awkward and shy
What was the prayer that was overheard when Marie Antoinette and King Louis XVI were found?
"Protect us, O God. We are too young to reign."
How much was the allowance of Marie Antoinette compared to the previous queen before her?
Twice
What was the quote that Marie Antoinette said when she was told that her people were starving?
"Let them eat cake"
Arrogance
Belief or feeling of superiority
Who was Queen Marie Antoinette's mother?
Empress Maria Theresa of Austria
Why did some French people hate Marie Antoinette?
Because she was Austrian
What extravagances did Marie Antoinette indulge in?
Wardrobe
Gambling
Spending money
Jewels
Because of her ______________, __________________, and _________________, people were eager to believe the quote, "Let them eat cake."
Arrogance
Extravagance
Lack of concern about her people
Le Petit Trianon
A small mansion on the grounds of Versailles
How many do luxurious royal lifestyle have turned the ordinary people of France against the royal family?
Their arrogance, extravagance, and lack of concern about the people
How did most see their new monarchs?
They saw them as a breath of fresh air and hope for a future
What were some of the things Marie Antoinette's hairdos decorated with?
Scenes of people
Houses
Animals
When people were convinced of what, did their loyalty to the king and queen weaken?
That their queen was cruel