French Revolution Flashcards
1
Q
what events had a devastating impact on the ruling classes in Europe?
A
The death of Louis XVI and the terror against the church and the aristocracy
2
Q
Who was Charles James Fox
A
the leader of the Whig Party.
3
Q
what did Charles James Fox say about the French Revolution?
A
“the greatest event… that ever happened in the world”
4
Q
Initially, what was the Whigs reaction to the French Revolution?
A
They welcomed the French Revolution and radical working-class organisations were set up eg the London Corresponding Society, which was inspired by Thomas Paines “The Rights Of Man”.
5
Q
what is the definition of radicals?
A
those who wished for a fundamental change in the political system, wanting a government based on the principles of liberty and equality
