6. Revolution in the Provinces Flashcards
1
Q
What revolution was caused by the storming of the bastille?
A
Municipal revolution
2
Q
As a consequence of the revolt of Paris - how was the King’s authority hindered?
A
His orders would now be obeyed if only they had been approved by National Consitiutent assembly
3
Q
Which provinces overthrew their municipal corporations?
A
Lille, Rouen and Lyon
4
Q
What enabled peasants to rise up in 1788-9?
A
The bad harvest in 1788
5
Q
Define hoarders? Who were regarded as hoarders?
A
those who kept supplies until prices rose and sold them for larger profit
Landowners
6
Q
What were the main features of the rural protest?
A
Grain stores were raided
Houses were attacked and burnt
7
Q
When was the Great Fear?
A
1789 July
8
Q
What marked the beginning of the Great fear?
A
When the attacks on the Chateaux
