The Three Estates
What Estate had the most power and which estate had the least?
The First Estate had the most power the Third Estate ha the least.
What weapon was often used during the Reign of Terror?
The Guillotine
Who did Louis the Sixteenth Marry?
Marie Antoinette
Who did Marie Antoinette marry?
Louis the Sixteenth
What did the Three Estates call themselves?
The National Assembly
What was so scary about the Reign of Terror?
It was a period of the revolution estimated with
10 000 to 30 000 of executions.
How old was Louis the sixteenth when he became king?
He was nineteen years old.
Where was Marie Antoinette Born?
Vienna, Austria
How often the Estates General Meet?
Only once when called by the king.
What ended the Reign of Terror?
The execution of the Three key leaders of the Reign.
What nickname did Louis the sixteenth give himself?
The Sun King
How old was Marie Antoinette when she married Louis the sixteenth?
She was fourteen years old.
Did any of the Estates have to pay taxes? If so how many and what ones?
Yes, The Third Estate was the only one to be forced to pay taxes.
What year did the Reign of Terror start and end?
1793-1794
What building did Louis the sixteenth spend an enormous amount of money on?
The Versailles
What did Marie Antoinette and Louis the sixteenth Marriage seal?
An alliance between Austria and France.
What did Louis the sixteenth hope to accomplish by calling the Estates General?
He hoped to get approved to raise taxes and find solutions to Frances financial crisis.
Who were the Three key leaders of the Reign??
Jean-Paul Marat. Georges Danton. Maximilien Robespierre.
What was Louis the sixteenth found guilty of?
He was found guilty of high treason.
What scandal was Marie Antoinette apart of?
The Affair of the Necklace.