French Revolution

French Revolution

A period of radical social and political upheaval in France from 1789 to 1799, marked by the collapse of the monarchy and the rise of the republic.

Reign of Terror

A violent phase during the French Revolution from 1793 to 1794, led by the Jacobins, characterized by mass executions of perceived enemies.

Committee of Public Safety

The revolutionary government body that adopted harsh measures to preserve the revolution during the Reign of Terror.

Guillotine

A device used for executions during the French Revolution, symbolizing a more 'humane' method of execution compared to previous methods.

Maximilien Robespierre

A leading figure of the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror, he was arrested and executed in 1794.

King Louis XVI

The monarch who ruled France before the revolution, whose financial mismanagement and oppressive taxes fueled the revolt.

Marie Antoinette

Queen of France who was executed by guillotine during the Reign of Terror. She is married to King Louis XVI. She become hated (just eat cake.)

Radical political ideologies

Political movements proposed during the French Revolution that sought dramatic change in government and society, often leading to extreme measures.

Feudal system

The social structure that the French Revolution aimed to overthrow in pursuit of establishing a republic.

Counter-revolutionary forces

Groups that opposed the revolutionary changes in France, contributing to the climate of fear during the Reign of Terror.