Causes of the French Revolution
France was in a lot of this before the Revolution. (Hint: It involves money!)
What is Debt?
This radical journalist was a powerful voice of the people.
Who is Jean-Paul Marat?
The year the French Revolution began.
What is 1789?
This new calendar was created during the Revolution. (What is the name of the calendar OR one of the names of the months)
What is the Republican Calendar OR
Vendémiaire, Brumaire, Frimaire, Nivôse, Pluviôse, Ventôse, Germinal, Floréal, Prairial, Messidor, Thermidor, Fructidor
This document declared the basic rights of all French citizens.
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen?
This type of inequality fueled resentment among the lower classes.
What is Social inequality (or class inequality)?
This queen was known for her lavish spending and Austrian heritage.
Who is Marie Antoinette?
This oath was taken by the Third Estate, vowing to create a new constitution.
What is the Tennis Court Oath?
These titles like "Monsieur" and "Madame" were replaced with this more egalitarian term.
What is Citizen?
This slogan summarized the key ideals of the Revolution.
What is Liberty, Equality, Fraternity?
Bad harvests led to a shortage of this essential food.
What is Bread?
This revolutionary leader was known as "the Incorruptible."
Who is Robespierre?
This event symbolized the end of the monarchy.
What is the execution of Louis XVI OR Marie Antoinette?
This symbol of the Revolution represented liberty and the republic.
What is the Revolutionary bonnet/cap?
This concept suggested that the government should be based on the will of the people.
What is Popular Sovereignty?
This king and queen were seen as out of touch and extravagant.
Who is Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette?
The Chouan were named after this leader, whose nickname means _________
This period saw mass executions of suspected enemies of the Revolution.
What is The Reign of Terror?
This state-sponsored atheistic "religion" briefly replaced Catholicism during the Revolution, emphasizing reason and logic.
What is The Cult of Reason?
Robespierre believed the Revolution should live on through the use of what, even if it meant sacrificing lives?
What is Fear (or Terror)?
Explain how Enlightenment ideas contributed to the French Revolution.
challenged absolute monarchy, promoted individual rights and freedoms, emphasized reason and logic over tradition
Compare and contrast the roles of Robespierre and Danton in the Revolution.
both were Jacobins, but Robespierre was more radical; Danton initially supported the Terror but later sought moderation; Robespierre had Danton executed
Explain the significance of the Women's March on Versailles.
Forced the royal family to return to Paris, demonstrated the power of popular protest, showed the importance of women in the Revolution
Discuss the role of women in the French Revolution.
participated in protests and political clubs, demanded equal rights, faced challenges and limitations despite their contributions
Explain the influence of the American Revolution on the French Revolution.
provided an example of successful revolution, inspired French revolutionaries, contributed to France's financial crisis