French Revolution 1
How many estates were there in the Old Regime
3
What is a coup d'etat?
overthrow of the current government.
Who became Emperor of France by overthrowing the Monarchy?
Napoleon
List at least 2 of 4 philosophers who inspired the French Revolution
1. John Locke
2. Jean Rousseau
3. Montesquieu
4. Voltaire
What was frequently used as a means of execution during the Reign of Terror
Guillotine
Name two causes of the French Revolution
high taxes and new ideas
political discontent and bread shortages
Who was the leader of the Committee of Public Safety during the Reign of Terror?
Maximilian de Robespierre
What is the 10 year period from 1789-1799 in France called?
French Revolution
Which estate made up 98% of the population
third estate
Who was the French King at the outbreak for the French Revolution
Louis XVI
The event in which the Third Estate vowed to write a new constitution after being locked out of the Estates-General.
the Tennis Court Oath?
This was the new middle class of merchants and professionals in France
Bourgeoisie
Which incident sparked the Revolution?
Storming the Bastille
What group of people made up the majority of the Third estate?
Peasants
What did the National Assembly commit to doing at in the Tennis Court Oath?
keep meeting until they've made a constitution.
This meeting, called by King Louis XVI in 1789, was the first of its kind in 175 years and led to the formation of the National Assembly.
the Estates-General
This social class, made up of commoners, paid nearly all the taxes in pre-revolutionary France.
the Third Estate
The National Directory
What was the name given to the French document establishing rights for all MEN in France??
Declaration of the Rights of Man
The period of extreme violence where thousands, including King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, were executed.
The Reign of Terror
Why did members of the National Assembly storm the Bastille?
To get ammunition/weapons
Why was voting unfair in the Estates-General
Each Estate got 1 vote regardless of population
When did the French Revolution start?
July 14, 1789
Where did Louis XVI convene the assembly of the Estates General?
Versailles
What is the name given to a form of government where people elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
Republic