The French Revolution: The Moderate Phase (1789-1791)

These flashcards cover key events and concepts from the Moderate Phase of the French Revolution, including important decrees, actions taken by the National Assembly, and the impact of these events on the political landscape of France.

What significant event began on May 5th, 1789 during the French Revolution?

The Meeting of the Estates General.

What was the purpose of the Tennis Court Oath taken on June 20, 1789?

To pledge not to disband until a new constitution was established.

What was the date of the Storming of the Bastille?

July 14, 1789.

What was The Great Fear during the French Revolution?

A period of panic where peasants took arms against the 1st and 2nd Estates.

What was enacted by the Decree of August 4th, 1789?

Feudalism was abolished.

What important document was established alongside the August 4th Decree?

The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.

What event took place on October 5, 1789?

The Women's March on Versailles.

What was the motto of the French Revolution?

Libertè, Egalitè, Fraternité.

What were some goals of the National Assembly related to church property?

Church property was sold and religious freedom was granted to all groups.

What major changes occurred with the Civil Constitution of the Clergy approved on July 12, 1790?

It significantly altered the relationship between the church and the state.

What constitution was created in September 1791?

A constitution that limited the monarchy and established an elected legislative assembly.

What rights were extended to various groups in France as a result of the National Assembly's goals?

Rights were extended to Protestants and Jews.

What impact did the Haitian Revolution have on the issue of slavery in France?

Slavery was abolished in France, with slavery ending by 1794.

What prompted France to declare war on Austria in 1792?

The royal family's flight on June 20, 1791 and the subsequent Declaration of Pillnitz.

What significant event began on May 5th, 1789 during the French Revolution?

The Meeting of the Estates General.

What was the purpose of the Tennis Court Oath taken on June 20, 1789?

To pledge not to disband until a new constitution was established.

What was the date of the Storming of the Bastille?

July 14, 1789.

What was The Great Fear during the French Revolution?

A period of panic where peasants took arms against the 1st and 2nd Estates.

What was enacted by the Decree of August 4th, 1789?

Feudalism was abolished.

What important document was established alongside the August 4th Decree?

The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.

What event took place on October 5, 1789?

The Women's March on Versailles.

What was the motto of the French Revolution?

Libertè, Egalitè, Fraternité.

What were some goals of the National Assembly related to church property?

Church property was sold and religious freedom was granted to all groups.

What major changes occurred with the Civil Constitution of the Clergy approved on July 12, 1790?

It significantly altered the relationship between the church and the state.

What constitution was created in September 1791?

A constitution that limited the monarchy and established an elected legislative assembly.

What rights were extended to various groups in France as a result of the National Assembly's goals?

Rights were extended to Protestants and Jews.

What impact did the Haitian Revolution have on the issue of slavery in France?

Slavery was abolished in France, with slavery ending by 1794.

What prompted France to declare war on Austria in 1792?

The royal family's flight on June 20, 1791 and the subsequent Declaration of Pillnitz.

What were the three divided social classes in pre-revolutionary France called?

The Three Estates (First, Second, and Third Estates).

Who was the monarch of France when the revolution began in 1789?

Louis XVI.

What was the Bourgeoisie?

The wealthy and educated middle class within the Third Estate, including merchants and lawyers.

What was the significance of the 'Flight to Varennes' on June 20, 1791?

The royal family's failed attempt to escape France, which shattered public trust in King Louis XVI.

Who were the Sans-culottes?

Radical lower-class partisans in Paris who played a major role in driving the revolution toward more extreme measures.

What were 'Émigrés'?

Nobles and clergy who fled France during the revolution to seek help from foreign monarchies to restore the Old Regime.