Chp3 Revolution: The Great Fear Flashcards
1
Q
Why were the countryside peasants fearful?
A
They thought the aristocrats would stop the revolution.
2
Q
What did the peasants start doing as a result of their fear?
A
They attacked the chateaus (homes) of the rich, burned them to the ground, and killed many people
3
Q
What did the revolting peasants do to the Feudal agreements?
A
They burned Feudal documents that outlined their obligations to the lords
4
Q
Peasants in Normady, Flanders, and Brittany did not support the revolution, why might this be?
A
Perhaps they were much better off in those regions, so were not as affected by the poverty in the cities or the feudal system taxes
