French Revolution Flashcards
(20 cards)
When did Louis XIV die
1715
What is Versailles
A residence for Louis XIII and Louis XIV
What are the 3 levels of power
Clergy, 0.5%; Nobles, 0.8-1.2%; Population, 98%
What was the biggest problem in France at the time
Debt caused by wars
What was the National Assembly
When all the social classes decided to gather and discuss how to make things more equal
What was the Tennis Court Oath
When the Peasants decided to gather in a Tennis court and not leave until there was a sustainable constitution
When was the Bastille taken over
July 14th 1789
What were the Reforms
The abolition of feudal customs
The end of the feudal system
The end of nnobility tax exemptions
The right of all citizens to enter civil service
the right of all citizens to enter the Church
The rights of man
What happened on the March on Versailles
A million women were tired of food prices so they marched to Versailles
What year dd France declare war on Austria
1792
What was the Revolution Slogan
“Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité”
What was the first thing that was done by the national convention
The removal of monarchy and institution of a republic
What did the Jacobins do
Killed all people who they suspected to be enemies of France
What year was Louis XIV executed
1793, by Guillotine
What was the Terror
The National Convention led a movement that had dictoral power that killed all that were suspected to be enemies of France
Who led the Terror
Maximilien Robespierre
How many people were executed by guillotine during the terror
20,000 to 40,000
How did Maximilien Robespierre die
Guillotine
What were the effects of the revolution
Monarchy abolished, Monarchs killed
France became more democratic
Old routine replaced by equality
More changes in society, like Arts and Public Schools
