French Revoloution

Question 1

What year did the French Revolution begin?

Answer 1

1789

Question 2

Define 1st estate.

Answer 2

Clergy-church officials that make up 2% of church officials.

Question 3

Define 2nd estate.

Answer 3

Nobility- the Old were of the Blood of the sword.

- the new were of the row (bought titles)

Question 4

Define 3rd estate.

Answer 4

Leaders of the Middle class – Lawyers, Doctors.
Made up of everyone in the middle class
96% of population.
These Estate leaders caused a lot of Revolutions.

Question 5

What started the revolution in 1789?

Answer 5

New economic reforms needed
•the 3rd had there own meeting
Called themselves “National Assembly”
Took an oath, not to disban until they got what they wanted
•To cut down the Kings power and make a constitution
King tried to break up the National Assembly

Question 6

What role did the Girondins play in the first revoloution ??

Answer 6

•Girondins
Within the majority
Run the show
Win the Moderate Phase

Question 7

Where did the jacobin stand in the moderate phase of revolution.

Answer 7

Jacobin were a minority that eventually become majority in radical phase.