French Revolution Flashcards
What was the Great Fear?
A period of panic when the third estate of France feared being overthrown by the king and first and second estates
What view did foreign countries and nations have upon the French Revolution?
The foreign kings opposed the revolution because they feared revolt in their own countries
Document written during the French Revolution which stated the rights of the people (freedom, ownership, security, etc)
Declaration of Rights of Man
What was the Declaration of Pillnitz?
Joint statement issued by Leopold II and King Fredrick William II of Prussia which appealed to all European powers to unite against the French Revolution
What was the Revolutionary Tribunal?
A court instituted by the National Convention during the French Revolution for the trial of political offenders
Which government declared France a Republic?
The National Convention
Why did Louis call the Estates General before the French Revolution?
The financial situation of France was weak
Which Jacobin leader strongly opposed the violence led by Robespierre?
Georges Danton
What was the Vendee revolt? (French Rev)
Counter-revolutionary uprising that took place in the Vendee department of France in response to the French Republic’s attempts to impose conscription
What was the slogan of the French Revolution?
Liberty, equality, fraternity
What was the storming of the Bastille?
French revolutionists stormed the prison to acquire gunpowder
