French Revolution Flashcards

These flashcards cover the French Revolution, focusing on key figures, events, and societal changes as discussed by Digraj Singh Rajput in a Magnet Brains video lecture.

What historical theme is highlighted for Class Ninth and Tenth, alongside Indian History?

The key focus shifts world history, emphasizing the modern development around the world.

Why is studying world history deemed important?

She emphasized learning from past development worldwide.

How does the French Revolution chapter begin, according to the lecture?

It is a flashback, starting with the storming of bestile fort.

What event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?

The storming of Bestile prison on July 14, 1789.

Why did citizens raid the Bestile prison?

Citizens raided it in search of arms after perceiving the king's troops as a threat.

What did the Bestile prison symbolize?

It symbolizes the despotic power of the king.

What is subsistence crisis?

An extreme situation where basic means of livelihood are endangered.

What predominantly led to the subsistence crisis?

An increase in population.

What was the immediate impact of the subsistence crisis?

Prices of bread rose rapidly.

Who became prosperous and educated within the Third Estate?

Merchants, traders, lawyers, and manufacturers.

How did the middle class become prosperous?

Overseas trade and manufacturing goods increased wealth.

Who inspired the educated middle class?

Philosophers, inspired by ideas of freedom and equality.

Name some pivotal individuals and their beliefs during the french revolution time period.

John Locke refuted the doctrine of divine rights, Rousseau proposed a social contract, and Montesquieu advocated the division of power.

According to the lecture what limitation applied to monarchs?

The monarch did not have the power to impose taxes according to his will alone.

When was State General's meeting called for increasing prices?

On May 5, 1789. At Hall of Verses.

In which format was voting conducted before the Third Estate's proposal?

Each state had one vote and third estate proposed voting as a whole.

What did members of the Third Estate do when the king rejected?

They constituted the National Assembly.

Who led the newly declared National Assembly of people?

Mirabeau and Abbé Sieyès.

What were the repercussions of the rumors from the countryside from village to village?

Spreading rumors forced peasants to go into rebel.

What was the upshot after the peasant's attacks?

The king had to accede and recognize the new National Assembly.

What decree was passed after the National Assembly received power?

Passed a decree abolishing the feudal system of obligations.

How did France become a constitunal monarchy?

Their intent. The power was assigned to institutions.

Did France award the right to vote to all its citizens?

All citizens did not have a right to vote.

What were the two categories of citizens?

Active and Passive.

What was the political objective of the establishment of France?

To limit the powers of the monarch.

What constitutes a natural and inalienable right?

The right to to life, opinion and expression.

Besides prints, what else was used to communicate with the laymen?

Images.

What did a broken chain signify?

The act of becoming free.

What did a bundle of rods represent?

Strength lies in unity.

What did the eye within a triangle radiating light represent?

The rays of the sun will drive away the ignorant clouds.

What is Skeptor representative of?

Symbolizes authority.

The snake biting its tail forms represents?

Continuity.

After what event slaves used to war what type of cap?

red fregian cap.

What does the color scheme blue white and red stand for?

National color of France.

What does the winged women point towards?

Signifies the law.

What concept is the law tablet alluding to?

Law is equal for everyone.

Why did France finally abolish the monarchy?

It was determined to impose rules before the national summit convened to end the king's power.

Secret negotiations conducted by Lious the 16th were between?

Prussia with Austria.

Before outside forces converged, what did the Assembly do?

It declared war.

Who composed Mercedes?

Rogate de Lisle.

After all men of the population voted irrespective of their wealth, what was the next step?

An election.

What did the Assembly declare itself out of the election?

It constituted itself with the National Convent.

What was the Rain of Terror characterized by?

All those seen enemies.

The Gultine machine was named after who?

Doctor Gultin.

After this what did directory constitute?

They ordered elections.

What fate befell Louis the 16th in court?

Louis got murdered.

What impact did all this have on the Robes Pierre administration?

Their government fell.

Out of what population structure constituted the directory?

The wealthier middle class.

What principle was followed in establishing this directory?

There shall be elected bodies.

Who finally took over during political instability?

Napoleon Boneparte.

What actions did the new King conduct?

He sought to conquer lands.

What battle was crucial in defining French power?

Waterlu for the Napoleonic army.

What ideas did French revolution leave for future generation?

The ideas of liberty and democratic rights.

Name to individuals who cherished the French values?

Tipu Sultan and Raja Ram Mohan Rai.

What did Women to improve their situation?

Started political clubs.

What were the goals of the movements led by Olympe de Gourges?

The same political rights.

What reform was followed to increase women's education?

State schools to ensure the girls studied.

what reforms were seen in marriages?

They could not force women anymore into marriage.

How long did Women's struggle continue for wages last?

It lasted centuries.

Why were people turned in slaves?

Because they had few options.

Which geographies accounted for the slave trade?

Europe, Africa and the Americas.

How were the slaves brought over to Africa?

The traders bought from Africa brought them in boats.

What made sugar plantation farmers thrive?

The exploitation.

What was the public opinion of french society?

National debate without slavery abolition during the government.

The national debate led to support?

The assembly feared it would not win support for itself.

How did the government affect the poor classes?

The laws became more stringent and forced them to transport their grains to cities.

For religion reforms consisted of shutting down?

The churches shut down.

What freedom were awarded the ordinary citizens?

The declaration of rights of man and citizen did give people freedom expression.