The French Revolution

A comprehensive set of fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering the key people, dates, and political shifts of the French Revolution.

The French Revolution was a series of revolutionary movements in France that took place between the years __________ and 1799.

1789

The revolution brought an end to the absolute monarchy and saw the rise of the ideals of liberty, equality, and __________.

fraternity

The revolution began in 1789 with the convening of the __________, a representative assembly.

Estates General

French society was divided into three estates: the clergy, the nobility, and the common people, also known as the __________.

Third Estate

After breaking away from the Estates General, the Third Estate formed the __________, declaring themselves the legitimate representatives of the people.

National Assembly

On __________, the people of Paris stormed the Bastille, which was a symbol of royal tyranny.

07/14/1789

The National Assembly adopted the __________, proclaiming the natural rights of individuals and the equality of all men.

Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen

In 1791, a new constitution was completed that limited the king's powers and created a __________ elected by the people.

legislative assembly

Following the abolition of the monarchy in 1792, France officially became a __________.

republic

The revolution took a radical turn with the rise of the __________, a political group led by Maximilien Robespierre.

Jacobins

The period from 1793 to 1794, known for mass executions and political purges, was called the __________.

Reign of Terror

During the Reign of Terror, the __________ and Maximilien Robespierre aimed to eliminate perceived enemies of the revolution.

Committee of Public Safety

Two of the most prominent figures executed during the Reign of Terror were King Louis XVI and __________.

Queen Marie Antoinette

The radical phase of the revolution ended in 1794 with the execution of __________.

Robespierre

After the Reign of Terror, a more moderate government known as the __________ took over.

Directory

In 1799, __________ seized power through a coup and established himself as the first consul.

General Napoleon Bonaparte