Lavish spending by the monarchs, the construction of Versailles, and wars.
100
During the French Revolution what happened to the king and queen of France?
They were beheaded. They were killed.
100
His motto was, "I am the state." His other motto was, "I am the Sun King."
Louis the 14th
100
On July 14, 1789 this prison was attacked. What was this event called??
Storming of the Bastille
100
The right to vote
Suffrage
200
Why was the Bastille stormed?
It was a hated symbol of absolute monarchy.
200
After the revolution a system of written laws was adopted. What do we call these laws?
A constitution
200
Her motto was, "Let them eat cake."
She was the hated queen, Marie Antoinette.
200
In June 1789 representatives of the Third Estate promised to never separate until they had established a constitution. This promise is called the
Tennis Court Oath
200
A government ruled by elected representatives, not a monarch
A republic
300
Why is the formation of a National Assembly an important step towards democracy?
Once a country has elected representatives, then the people have more of a voice in the government.
300
What do we called the period from September 1793 to July 1794? Many people were murdered during this time.
The Reign of Terror
300
His motto could have been, "Would you spoiled people from the First and Second Estates PLEASE pay your taxes?"
Jacques Necker, a financial expert
300
On October 5, 1789 thousands of angry women marched shouting, "Death to the queen. We'll wring her neck. We'll teat her heart out." Where did the march start and where did it end??
They started in Paris and ended up in Versailles.
300
In July 1789 members of the Third Estate declared themselves to represent the people. What name did they give themselves?
The called themselves the National Assembly
400
How was the leadership in the ancient regime "corrupt and inconsistent"? There are many possible answers.
It was based on an unfair tax system, an unfair voting system, and irresponsible lifestyles. Louis the 14th forced the nobility to live at Versailles so they "lost touch" with the common people.
400
Why do you think Napoleon ended up taking power after the French Revolution? There are several possible answers. Think on your own.
People were tired of violence and weak political leadership. They were used to a strong leader. They preferred a strong leader to lead France.
400
He believed that France could only create a "republic of virtue" through the use of terror.
Maximilien Robespierre, who became powerful during the Reign of Terror.
400
When was Louis the 16th killed by the revolutionaries?
In January of 1793.
400
What is freedom of religion?
Every person can freely choose his or her religion. Some people can freely choose not to follow a religion. No one is punished based on religious beliefs.
500
List as many causes of the French Revolution as you can think of.
poor harvests, debts, deficit spending, no reforms, bad leadership, the First and Second Estates had too many privileges, Enlightenment ideas.
500
Why do you think the French people became more nationalistic after the revolution? There are several possible answers.
Revolution gave the people a new strong sense of identity. People wanted to defend their nation. There was a new social order and people felt proud of the changes.
500
Catherine the Great became a queen but "believed in the Enlightenment ideas of liberty and equality." What kind of ruler was she?
An enlightened despot
500
The Reign of Terror. How many people were arrested and how many were killed during this time period?
300,000 people were arrested and 17,000 were killed. Some of the people were innocent and some were guilty.
500
What kind of person is an enlightened thinker? Give me an example of someone who was truly an enlightened thinker.