The French Revolution and Its Aftermath

Flashcards covering major events, figures, and concepts from the French Revolution.

King Louis was forced to wear the __ to show his support for the revolution.

revolutionary bonnet

In 1791, King Louis attempted to flee to the __.

Austrian Netherlands

The new execution method introduced during the revolution was called the __.

guillotine

The political faction that wanted to keep the king as a figurehead were known as __.

moderates

Maximilien __ was the leader of the radical Jacobins and the Committee of Public Safety.

Robespierre

The period of extreme violence and executions during the revolution is known as the __ of Terror.

Reign

Charlotte Corday assassinated Jean Paul __ to restore peace.

Marat

Marie Antoinette was executed on __.

10/16/1793

The new government created after Robespierre's fall was called the __.

Directory

Napoleon Bonaparte gained fame for his military victories in __.

Italy

The __ was a new religion created during the revolution to replace Catholicism.

Cult of Reason

The National Assembly faced opposition from __ who aimed to restore monarchy and suppress the revolution.

royalists

Robespierre's fear of being overthrown led to the Massacres during the __.

September Massacres

The revolutionary tribunal was established to expedite the trial of __.

suspected enemies

The attendant who warned revolutionary leaders of the French army was Duke of __.

Brunswick

A significant consequence of the revolution included the end of __ execution methods.

inhumane