French Revolution
Napoleanic Code
a new code of laws based on Enlightenment ideas; such as, equality of all citizens, religious tolerance. Women lost many newly gained rights.
The Reign of Terror
during the French Revolution when thousands were executed for "disloyalty"
American Revolution
the revolution of the American colonies against Great Britain
National Assembly
the three estates came together and demanded radical change.
Estates System
France class system
Louis XVI (16th)
French king who's abuse of power caused the French Revolution
Robespierre
Leader of the Reign of Terror
Napoleon Bonaparte
Overthrew French Directory in 1799 and became emperor of the French in 1804.
Marie Antoinette
Queen of France
Clergy
They made up the First Estate
the Third Estate
97% of the population (the rest of France) They consisted of the bourgeoisie
Bastille
A medieval prison in Paris used to store gun powder
the Jacobins
A ruthless group of radicals who, under Robespierre initiated the Reign of Terror
The Declaration of the Rights of Man
This legal document attempted to give all citizens of France more freedoms (it was the French Declaration of Independence)
The Tennis Court Oath
This meeting of members of the Third Estate to agree to write a constitution
Committee of Public Safety
This small group, led by Robespierre, oversaw the Reign of Terror
