The English Civil Wars
During the English Civil Wars, this governing body fought against the Crown for control.
Parliament
The French Revolution was inspired at least in part by the success of the revolution in this country
The American Colonies
Or
England
Distrust between these two religious groups led to the conflict of the Glorious Revolution
Catholics and Protestants
The House of Stuart first took the throne in England after this queen died with no children
Elisabeth I
This was the official residence of the House of Bourbon until the French Revolution
Versailles
How did the second English Civil War end?
Charles I is executed
Who made up the "second estate"?
The nobility
Generally speaking, kings relied on Parliament to do what important government function
Raise/collect taxes
The first king of the house of Stuart. The first permanent English settlement in North America was founded during his reign.
James I
This queen of France was very unpopular at the time of the revolution (even though she never really said "let them eat cake!")
Marie Antoinette
The changing loyalty of this country led to the end of the first civil war, and the start of the second
Scotland
The French Revolution officially began with the storming of this fortress
The Bastille
Why was it called the "Glorious Revolution"?
Because few people died
The House of Stuart's control of the crown ended with the rise to the throne of this co-ruling couple.
William and Mary
This Louis hurt the reputation of the French crown with his constant adultery
Louis XV
How did the first English Civil War end?
Charles I is imprisoned.
During this event, members of the National Assembly swore not to be dissolved (i.e. to not break up their group) until they made a constitution for France
The Tennis Court Oath
William of Orange was a prince of what country?
Netherlands
The second king of the House of Stuart. The English civil wars happened under his reign.
Charles I
This Louis was the last king of France
Louis XVI
Oliver Cromwell
This is the French term for the wealth merchant class who helped to increase the social power of the third estate
The Bourgeoisie
What news prompted parliament to invite William of Orange to take the English throne?
The Queen (Mary of Modena, wife of James II) was pregnant (which meant that another catholic would be in line for the throne)
This king took the throne during the period known as the "Stuart Restoration"
Charles II
This Louis was most famous for his embrace of "Absolute Monarchy"
Louis XIV