French Rev - Shields Study Guide
National Assembly
made up of the Third Estate, or the lower class. When the Estates General would not allow the opinions and advocation of the Third Estate, they took the Tennis Court Oath and became the National Assembly
What was the execution of the supposed traitors to the French Revolution called?
"The Reign of Terror"
How many votes did each Estate get in the Estates General?
1 vote per estate
Bastille
A huge prison in France. Was overthrown by the people during the Revolution, the garrison was killed and his head speared, the guards sided with the people and helped them get weapons
Suffrage
Advocation for the rights to vote for all men, not just property owners
What all contributed to the start of the revolution? (THIS WILL DEF BE ON THE TEST!!)
Corruption in government, advanced thinking due to the enlightenment, economic troubles, and influence from the American Revolution
Napolean
Dictator who took control of France after fear rose again after the revolution
Deficit Spending
Government spending credit money (money they don't have!)
Where was the tennis court oath taken?
In a tennis court
What rights did "The Declaration of Man and the City" give?
It gave all men equality under the law, and gave the right to life, liberty, and property.
Louie XVI (16th)
King of France during the Revolution, was executed by the people after being overthrown and jailed
Louie XIV (14th)
Known as "The Sun King", built the palace of Versailles and left France in great debt
Who led the committee of public safety?
Maximilien Robespierre
Were all men in France immediately entitled to voting rights?
No, first only men who owned property, then all men
Did France become a Republic after the revolution?
No, it was given to a dictator
Did other European monarchs support the French Revolution?
No, they denounced it because they feared revolution would spread to their own countries
Were there still estates after the revolution?
No, they were eradicated during the revolution
How many people were executed during "The Reign of Terror?"
Over 40,000
Marie Antoinette
Queen of France (wife of Louis XVI), executed along with her husband
National Convention (1792)
Takes control after the overthrow of the Legislative Assembly, started to write a new constitution for France
Legislative Assembly (1791-1792)
Takes control after the overthrow of the National Assembly, throws Louie XVI and his family in prison
Who was the wealthiest of the Third Estate?
The Bourgeoisie
What document did "The Declaration of Man and the City" model?
The Declaration of Independence
Which group that ruled France is known for being weak and inefficient?
The Directory (1795-1799)
The Directory
The French government that was put into place after the revised French constitution
What was the first estate comprised of?
The clergy; church officials (0.5% of population)
Which of the estates had the most wealth?
The first and second
Which class did the king belong to?
The king was above estates & classes, none
San-Culottes
The lowest of the third estate, the peasant workers who seeked to make France a Republic
What was the second estate comprised of?
The nobles, anyone from a noble family (2-5% of population)
Tennis Court Oath
The pledge that created France's National Assembly, comprised of the Third Estate who's goal was a change in the government and their voices to be heard
What was the third estate comprised of?
The rest of the French population
What was "The Great Fear"?
The rioting of the third estate, as they killed members of the first and second estate
Which of the estates had the most amount of the population?
The third estate (95%)
Burgeoisie
The upper of the Third Estate, the most educated - teachers, doctors, lawyers, etc
What became of Marie Antoniette and Louie XVI?
They were executed by the people
What was the goal of the committee of public safety?
To keep the peace, and capture & execute anyone accused of being a traitor the revolution
The Ancienne Regime
"The Old Order", the government under Louie XVI made of three estates