Test Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Who was the ruler of France at the beginning of the French Revolution?
A
Louis XV1
Louis XVI
2
Q
What groups of people made up the privileged estates?
A
Rich Nobles
Nobles
3
Q
Who made up the 3rd estate?
A
Peasants
Peasants
4
Q
Who was Marie Antoinette?
A
Louis XV1 wife/ the queen of france
Louis XVI’s wife and the queen of France
5
Q
What was the Estates General?
A
Delegates that represented each estates
Delegates representing each estate
6
Q
Why did they storm the Bastille?
A
Because the 3rd estates wanted weapons to defend themselves from royal troops
The 3rd estate wanted weapons for defense against royal troops
7
Q
Why did thousands of Parisian women march on Versailles?
A
To tell Louis XV1 and Marie to return to Paris
To demand Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette return to Paris
