French Revolution Flashcards

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1
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City outside of paris where the King and Queen lived before the Revolution

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Versailles

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King of France before the Revolution

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Louis XVI

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Queen of France before the Revolution

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Marie Antoinette

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Legislative body of France before the Revolution

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Estates General

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Representatives of the 3rd Estate of the Estates General made this new Legislative body

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National Assembly

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The Estates General’s commitment to a national constitution

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Tennis Court Oath

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A french fortress that people famously stormed during the French Revolution

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Bastille

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A group of french radicalists that want a republic

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Jacobins

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9
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Created to protect france during the Revolution

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Committee of public safety

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10
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During this point of the French Revolution, Robespierre utilized the guillotine to execute traitors

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Reign of Terror

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Government of france after the Reign of Terror, benefits the wealthy

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The Directory

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Took power in France as the First Consul, ended the French Revolution

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Napoleon

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