Causes
This Cause of the French Revolution resulted in many people starving.
Three years of bad harvests (1787-1789)
The Declaration of the Rights of the Man is part of this type of document (which provides the fundamental rules and principles that govern a country)
What is a constitution
This man was the leader of the Reign of Terror
Who is Robespierre
This death occurred about 9 months after King Louis XVI's execution.
What is the death of Marie Antoinette
This cause of the Revolution was is place for centuries prior to the revolution. This societal structure was also called "The Old Order" (wherein the King ruled by divine right)
What is the Ancien Regime
The main instrument of execution used during the Reign of Terror
What is guillotine. Fun fact: Women who brought their knitting to watch executions were known as the Tricoteuse!
Before King Louis XVI was executed and France became a republic during the Reign of Terror, this system of government was in place temporarily.
What is a constitutional monarchy
During this event, citizens overwhelmed guards and took control of a fortress in Paris.
What is the Storming of the Bastille
During this King's reign, the Palace of Versailles was built. He put France into debt due to his pursuit of his own interests
King Louis XIV (the 14th)
This word describes a monarchical society with unlimited power. Today, a society with this structure could be called a dictatorship.
What is absolutism?
When the price of bread was so high that people were starving, this event occurred and drove King Louis and Marie Antionette from their palace to Paris.
What is the Women's March on Versailles
This Estate was locked out of the Estates-General Meeting and formed the National Assembly. This is where they went, and the type of document they began to create.
What is 3rd / Tennis Court / constitution
The definition for bourgeoisie
What is the French middle class (doctors, lawyers, factory owners)
This agreement by National Assembly members followed several days of tension and confrontation at the Estates General.
What is the Tennis Court Oath
3 Causes of the French Revolution
What are: Social inequalities, the Ancien Regime, Debt, Bad Harvests
These were at least 2 responsibilities of the 3rd Estate
What are: paying taxes/tithes, labour, farming
The definition of constitutional monarchy
What is a system of government that is ruled by a king or queen whose power is limited by its country's constitution.
This spreading panic occurred when peasants heard rumors that nobles were hiring bandits and robbers to attack them.
What is the Great Fear