History 1uestions Flashcards
(30 cards)
What had King Louis do to the government to make political change difficult?
- King Louis the XIV made the king the absolute authority, and got rid of the nobles power. 2. King Louis the XVI gov. was spending too much money on the french revolution, making the taxing on the citizens higher.
After King Louis made these changes, what power did the nobles have?
Though the nobles lost their traditional functions, the nobles didnt pay as much taxes, making the peasants bitter and have more work.
What cause the number of bourgeouisie to increase since the middle Ages?
Trade and Commerce created the growth of towns, making more wealth and the industrial revolution allowed more opportunities.
Who did the bourgeouisie look to for an example of how they wished to be governed?
They looked up to England as an example of free government. Their Parliament was the soveirn power in england by Voltaire, and later they looked up to US when they became a nation.
What was the third Estate claiming to be?
They wanted equality between the estates, and then declared themselves as the national assembly.
What was the Storming of the Bastille?
(July 14, 1789) mob attacked Bastille prison in Paris 1. freed prisoners. 2. armed themselves with weapons found there 3. widely considered start of the French Revolution
Why was the guillotine invented?
Quick, less money, more humane,
Differences between the American Revolution and the French Revolution?
Americans were hungry for freedom, while french were hungry for food. The american revolution was much less violent however.
Napoleans thought on the revolution?
He feels that the Revolution is going to open up French society, abolish privileges and hierarchies. Despite his initial support for revolutionary ideals, Napoleon’s rule became increasingly authoritarian over time.
Napolean and Pope
sought to reconcile the Catholic Church with the French government following the turbulent years of the French Revolution. Napoleon’s attempts to assert control over the Catholic Church, made relationship strained, pope pius 6 put in prison
Why were people in France hungry during the mid 18th century?
Natural disasters (Poor Harvests), Economic Inequality
Why did people decide to take over the church?
The church was in favor of the monarchy and the king and they faced persecutions, etc..
How did Marie Antoinette have influence over the King?
The King loved Marie Antoinette. She was a gambler and spent a lot of the money, and in one particular incident king louis hired a bad financial advisor
What difference did it make that the King had not lived in the capitol, Paris?
How the french percieved him, his lack of exposure to the reality of the french people.
How did the French catholics take the idea of priests and bishops having to take an oath of the Civil Constituion? How did France Respond?
The CC had to be control of gov .There are few priests that readily took oaths, most saw it as the violation to the religious principle. Revolts came, Persecution began and french appointed new clergy.
Why did Louis and Marie want the help of Maries brother, Emperor Joseph II of Austria?
Joseph II also became involved in the planning of a rescue attempt, but plans failed due to Marie Antoinette’s refusal to leave her children behind and Louis XVI’s reluctance to become a fugitive king.
How did King Louis XVI escape failt?
King was indecisive, they were recognised and arrested, making him lose trust
What was the Constitution of 1791?
The interim constitution that was developed in 1791 by the National Assembly that replaced the abslolute monarchy with a limited monarchy. It established the National Convention. All male citizens got the right to vote, not just those who owned property.
Did the french people wish to keep the monarchy?
Some people did have a desire more for reform, yes, and were scared of anarchy, but the majority rejected monarchy
Who was Robespierre?
radical Jacobin leader, leader of reign of terror. Ideas inspire revolution.
How did england respond and react to the french revolution?
Initially they sympathized with the revolution, tthey too had a revolution, but as the reign of terror came and violence spurred, britian was suprised and backlashed.
Who was George Danton?
Jacobin. He believed violence was the key to many problems and inspired The Reign of Terror along with Robespierre.
Who were the Jacobins?
Political group aimed to end Louis
What is a legislative assembly?
A French congress with the power to create laws and approve declarations of war, established by the constitution of 1791.
