Important Characters In The French Rev Flashcards

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Robespierre

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The leader of the jacobins and a dictator of France during the reign of terror
Killed anyone who spoke against the revolution through mass shootings and guillotine

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Napoleon

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Emperor of France
Rose through the military
Expanded France’s border
Was exiled after his defeat in Russia

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King Louis XIV

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King of France before the revolution
Built the palace of versailles
Was killed by guillotine

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The directory

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They were rulers of France between Robespierre and napoleon
We’re overthrown by Napoleon when he staged a coup de ta

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Marie Antoinette

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Her extravagant lifestyle was one of the reasons for France’s poor economic status

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