chapter 12 section 2 Flashcards
Bastille stormed by peasants on
july 14,1789
the “____” swept across the land
Great Fear
peasants angry because of
food shortage.
declaration of Rights of Man: Basic ______ and ____________
human rights
political power
when men are born they are
all created equall
men are granted
freedom of speech press and religion
Men are guaranteed right to
fair trial
the motto of the french revolution
Liberty, equality, fraternity (brotherhood)
“Noble emigrants”
Emigres
Emigres were
nobles who fled franch; fearing for their safety
March on Versailles happened on
Oct 5, 1789
March on Versailles led by
angry women
March on Versailles forced
Louis and family back to paris
Constitution of 1791 limited authority of
king
Constitution of 1791 divided government into
3 branches