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 via coup d'etat?
Napoleon
List at least 1 of 3 philosophers who inspired the French Revolution
John Locke, Jean Rousseau, and Montesquieu.
Napoleon established public schools called _____.
lycees
Which of the following issues is a significant cause of the French Revolution?
high taxes and new ideas
Who was the leader of the Jacobin's 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
Napoleon established a rule of law known as the?
Napoleonic code
What was the French motto?
liberty, equality, and fraternity
Which of the following rights was NOT included in the Napoleonic Code?
Equality for women and men
Which incident sparked the Revolution?
Storming the Bastille
What group of people made up the majority of the Third estate?
Peasants
Napoleon established a more fair way to collect ______.
Taxes
What group did the Declaration of Right exclude?
women
What was the Tennis Court Oath pledge?
Not to leave until a Constitution was written
What did the French Revolution of 1789 stand for (motto)?
Idea of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.
What was the name given to the French document establishing rights for all MEN in France??
Declaration of the Rights of Man
Napoleon was finally defeated in which famous battle?
Battle of Waterloo
Why did members of the National Assembly storm the Bastille?
To get ammunition/weapons
Name an event caused Napoleon's empire to crumble?
Deadly retreat through Russia, putting brother on throne of Spain, an attempt to blockade Great Britain.
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 who establish laws for the country"
Republic