French Revolution Flashcards
City outside of paris where the King and Queen lived before the Revolution
Versailles
King of France before the Revolution
Louis XVI
Queen of France before the Revolution
Marie Antoinette
Legislative body of France before the Revolution
Estates General
Representatives of the 3rd Estate of the Estates General made this new Legislative body
National Assembly
The Estates General’s commitment to a national constitution
Tennis Court Oath
A french fortress that people famously stormed during the French Revolution
Bastille
A group of french radicalists that want a republic
Jacobins
Created to protect france during the Revolution
Committee of public safety
During this point of the French Revolution, Robespierre utilized the guillotine to execute traitors
Reign of Terror
Government of france after the Reign of Terror, benefits the wealthy
The Directory
Took power in France as the First Consul, ended the French Revolution
Napoleon