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What did the American revolution do for the French revolution?
It proved that Enlightenment ideals were possible
What privileges did the clergy have?
They exempt from taille and made up 10% of the population
What privileges did the Nobles have?
They were exempt from taille
What struggles did the peasants have?
they were still subject to feudal obligations
What do the political cartoons represent?
it represents how the 3rd estate suffer from the privileges of the first and second estate
What philosopher did they quote often during the French Revolution
They quoted Rousseau
What were some of the problems with France at the time?
They failed to make reforms and suffered from financial problems
What was the start of the French Revolution?
The summoning of the Estates General to attempt to fix the financial problem
Who were the Bourgeoisie?
They were the rich middle class compromised of lawyers and doctors
Why was the National Assembly formed?
It was formed because the third estate wanted a constitution
What was the Tennis Court Oath?
That they would plan to meet until they established a new constitution
What were some interventions of the common people?
The attack on the Bastille
What was the Great Fear and how long did it go on for?
It was Peasant rebellions and it went on from July 2nd to August 4th
What was the decree of august 4th?
It abolished Feudalism and the tax privileges were removed
What was the declaration of the Rights and Man
It declared equality for all men (except women)
What was the Women’s March to Versailles?
It was a demand for bread and was supported by the national guard
What was the Constitution of the Clergy?
It was the subordination of the church and caused most of the clergy to leave France
What was the Constitution of 1791
It created a constitutional monarchy and the real power was in the legislative assembly
Which group was in charge of the more radical phase of the revolution?
The sans-culottes
What were the radical political clubs called?
The jacobins
What happened while the National Convention running things?
Slavery was abolished, the public safety committee and wars with Austria and Prussia
What were the September Massacres?
George Danton executed suspected traitors
What did the National Convention become in 1792?
They became a republic
What factions was the National Convention split into?
Girondins and Mountain
What did the Girondins want?
They wanted to keep the king alive
What did the Mountains want?
They wanted to kill the king
What happened to Louis XVI?
He was executed
Who was in charge of the Public Committee
Robespierre
What was the reign of terror?
it was a series of public executions and led by the public safety committee
Do men include Women in the Revolution?
They are extremely hesitant
What strange change did they make when they attempted to dechristianize France?
They created an entirely new calender
What happened with Public Safety Committee?
It declined when Robespierre was executing his own patrons and he was executed in 1794
What change in government happened in 1795?
France became a directory
What type of Power did Napoleon have over France?
He was a dictator
What was Napoleons Civil Code?
It preserved revolutionary gains, protects property and got rid of women’s rights yayy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What efficient system did Napoleon have?
he had an efficient tax collection system
What did Napoleon’s Empire consist of?
It composed France, dependent states and allied states
What system was the start of Napoleon’s fall?
the continental system :3
which states started a rise in nationalism?
The German States
What battle did Napoleon lose?
The invasion of Russia
Where was Napoleon exiled to?
St.Helena
What was the Concordat?
It ensured the church was allied with Napoleon
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