End Of Ancient Regime Chapter 2 Flashcards

1
Q

What was voting by order

A

Each estate votes separately on an issue

Any two estates together would outvote the third

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2
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What did the king agree on Dec 1788?

A

To double the amount of deputies on third estate but refused to allow voting by head

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3
Q

When was the tennis court oath ?

A

20th June 1789

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4
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What was the tennis court oath ?

A

Declared never to disperse until a constitution was declared claiming king had no right to dissolve them

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5
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What were letters de cachet ?

A

Sealed instructions from the crown allowing detention without trial of a named individual

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6
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When is Necker dismissed and why is this important ?

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He is dismissed in July 1789 and this is important as he was very popular

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7
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When did the citizens militia become national guard ?

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15 July 1789 day after storming of Bastille

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What did the rural revolt include?

A

Jan 1789 grain convoys were attacked and premises of suspected grain hoarders
Grain stores looted
Chateaux attacked and burnt
Documents listing peasant obligations were destroyed

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9
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What did the declaration of rights of man include?

A

All men born free and equal
Power rests with the people
Freedom of worship
Freedom of expression and to own property

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10
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When did the National Assembly rename itself to be the constituent assembly ?

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9 July 1789

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