French Revolution Overview

These flashcards cover key events and concepts from the early stages of the French Revolution, detailing the political shifts and radical changes within France.

What was the significance of the Declaration of Pillnitz in 1791?

Austria and Prussia warned France not to harm the royal family, increasing fears of foreign invasion and uniting revolutionaries.

What was established by the Constitution of 1791?

A constitutional monarchy with a Legislative Assembly, ending absolute monarchy while tensions remained.

What was the outcome of the War with Austria and Prussia declared in April 1792?

France declared war to defend the Revolution from monarchies abroad.

Who were the Sans-Culottes and what did they demand in 1792?

Working-class revolutionaries in Paris demanding equality, price controls, and punishment for traitors.

What was the role of the Paris Commune established in August 1792?

A radical city government that seized power in Paris and supported the Jacobins, pushing the Revolution toward violence.

What happened during the Storming of the Tuileries on August 10, 1792?

Revolutionaries attacked the royal palace, arrested the king, and ended the monarchy's power in France.

What were the September Massacres of 1792?

Parisians attacked prisons, killing thousands accused of treason, revealing the Revolution's growing chaos and fear.

What did the National Convention achieve on September 21, 1792?

Officially abolished the monarchy, establishing France as a republic and giving rise to radical Jacobin leadership.

What was the event of the Trial and Execution of Louis XVI?

The king was executed by guillotine on January 21, 1793, ending the monarchy completely and intensifying foreign opposition.

What was the purpose of the Committee of Public Safety created in April 1793?

To defend the Revolution with centralized control and initiate the radical Reign of Terror.

What was the significance of the Execution of Marie Antoinette in October 1793?

Her execution symbolized the complete fall of the old monarchy in France.