French revolution Flashcards
France’s 2nd estate was made up of approximately this percentage of people
3%
this was the name of the upper class of the third estate
Bourgeoisie
these were the member of the second estate
nobility and aristocracy
who was the head of the 2nd estate and the ruler of France at the start of the French revolution.
King Louis XVI
A benefit of belonging to this social estate was to be exempt on all taxes and tithes
1st and 2nd estate
calls for changes in government were inspired by ______ ideas
Enlightenment
what ruler was the best known for being a big spender
Marie Antionette
this was the french document that started that all men are created equal, assert freedom of region, and that taxes should be assess an ability to pay.
Rights of men and citizens
this was carefree financial policy that cause the huge dept in France at the start of king Louis XVI’s reign.
Heavy spending
the storming of the prison on July 14th, 1789 became the rallying symbol of the french evolution.
The storming of Bastille
this device was considered to be a more humane way of of excusing enemies of France
Guillotine
He was the leader of the “committee of the public safety” and was responsible for the reign of terror
Robe siperre
How many people died in the guillotine
17,000
the time when peasants rioted through France
reign of terror
Napoleon managed to seize power by organizing a ______
The Napoleonic code