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Who was Louis XVI?
Louis XVI was the last king of France before the fall of the monarchy during the French Revolution.
What is the Place de la Bastille?
was a fortress in Paris. It played an important role in France's internal conflicts and was used as a state prison by the kings for most of its history.
What is a revolution?
a major, sudden, and hence typically violent alteration in government and related associations and structures.
What happened on 14 July 1789?
The Storming of the Bastille occurred in Paris, France, on 14 July 1789.
Which revolution ended the absolute monarchy?
Who was Marie Antoinette?
Marie Antoinette was the last Queen of France prior to the French Revolution and the establishment of the French First Republic.
What is the Palace of Versailles?
The Palace of Versailles is a former royal residence commissioned by King Louis XIV located in Versailles
What is the reign of terror?
a period of the French Revolution that was conspicuous for mass executions of political suspects.
What happened on 20 June 1789?
The Tennis Court Oath was taken on 20 June 1789 by the members of the French Third Estate in a tennis court on the initiative of Jean Joseph Mounier.
What was the first ever revolution
England's Revolution of 1688–89
Who was Napoleon Bonaparte?
Napoleon Bonaparte, later known by his regnal name Napoleon I, was a French military officer and statesman who rose to prominence during the French Revolution.
What is Fort Saint Nicholas?
Fort Saint Nicholas in Marseille is a fortification built by King Louis XIV between 1660 and 1664, supposedly to defend the city’s port. Fort Saint Nicholas was used as a military prison and garrisoned in the eighteenth century. In 1790, during the French Revolution
What is a constitution?
a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.
What happened on September 5, 1793?
The Reign of Terror
how did the French Revolution start?
Starvation, upset at the conditions of their lives and annoyed with their King and Government.
Who was Maximilien Robespierre?
Leader during the reign of Terror, was a French lawyer and statesman, widely recognized as one of the most influential and controversial figures of the French Revolution, a member of the Jacobin party.
What is the Place de la Concorde known for?
Place de la Concorde in Paris was the site where King Louis XVI was executed on 21 January 1793. During the French Revolution.
What is Monarchy?
a form of government with a monarch or king at the head.
What happened June 17 to July 9, 1789?
National Assembly
what are some reasons that caused revolutions?
poverty, inequality, modernization, or ideological change
What did the National Assembly Represent
What was the Fort Saint-Jean for?
Construction began in the 1660s under the guise of wanting to protect Marseille from outside attack. In fact, the purpose of Fort Saint-Jean was to subdue a rebellion by the citizens against the royal rule, a role also fulfilled by Fort Saint Nicholas on the other end of the harbor.
What is a Declaration?
a positive, explicit, or formal statement; proclamation.
What happened on July 28, 1794?
Execution of Maximilien Robespierre
Which revolution had the biggest impact?
The French revolution