Causes of the Revolution
What social class made up the majority of the population in France?
The Third Estate
What event is considered the symbolic start of the French Revolution?
The Storming of the Bastille
Who was the king of France during the Revolution?
King Louis XVI
What type of government was established after the fall of the monarchy?
A republic
What does "secularism" mean in the context of the Revolution?
The separation of church and state
What financial crisis contributed to the Revolution?
Debt from wars and excessive spending
What oath did members of the Third Estate take on June 20, 1789?
The Tennis Court Oath
Who was the queen and wife of Louis XVI?
Marie Antoinette
What impact did the Revolution have on Europe?
Spread of nationalism and revolutionary ideals
What is "nationalism"?
A sense of pride and identity as a nation
What Enlightenment idea influenced revolutionary thought?
Liberty and equality
What document proclaimed the rights of citizens?
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
Who was the leader of the Jacobins during the Revolution?
Maximilien Robespierre
What major code did Napoleon establish that reflected revolutionary principles?
The Napoleonic Code
What does "radicalism" refer to during the Revolution?
The push for drastic change, often through violent means
What was the Estates-General?
A legislative assembly representing the three estates
What was the Reign of Terror?
A period of radicalization and mass executions
Who famously said, "Liberty, equality, fraternity"?
The slogan represents revolutionary ideals, not a specific individual.
What happened to the French monarchy after the Revolution?
It was abolished
What was the significance of the term "sans-culottes"?
Working-class radicals who played a key role in the Revolution
What immediate event sparked the Revolution in 1789?
The calling of the Estates-General
Who was executed at the end of the Reign of Terror?
Maximilien Robespierre
Who was the military leader who rose to power after the Revolution?
Napoleon Bonaparte
What was the significant outcome of the Congress of Vienna in 1815?
Restoration of monarchies in Europe
What was the purpose of the Committee of Public Safety?
To protect the revolution from its enemies