French Revolution Flashcards
What is the French revolution?
Hey series of events during the 18 century that was started by the middle class
What would people fighting against in the French revolution?
People revolted against the cruel regime
What ideas we spread?
Liberty, fraternity and equality
When did the revolution start?
The 14th of July 1789 during the storming of the Bastille
Define old regime
Socio political system which existed in most of Europe during the 18th century
What was France Road by?
Absolutism
What does absolutism mean?
The Monarch had absolute control over the government
What happened to the underprivilege people?
They had to pay taxes and they were treated badly
What happened to the privilege people?
They did not pay taxes and they were treated well
Name the three estates
- First estate
- Second estate
- Third estate 
Who were this first estate?
High-ranking members of the church. They were privileged
What is another name for first estate?
Kludgy
How many people did the 1st to stay consistent?
130,000 people
What type of tax did the first estate collect?
Tithe - church tax
What records did the first estate ham?
Birth, death and marriage
What was practice by the monarch and the number nobility?
Catholicism which was the state religion
What is moral obligation did the 1st to say to have?
Assist the poor and needy
What is another name for the second estate?
Nobility 
How many people did the second estate consist of?
110,000 people
What was the role of the inability?
Collect taxes and feudal Jews
What did the second estate monopolise?
Military and state appointments
What was the percentage of land in ability and the clergy own?
20% of the land
Who were the third estate?
Everyone else. The 30 say consisted of the present all the way to the wealthy bourgeoisies
How many people did the third estate consist of?
25 million people
What right was the monarch ruled by?
Divine right
List the divine rights of the King
• God created the world in motion
• God gave the people for the position of power
• Do not question God or someone in power 
Why was questioning the monarchy seen as blasphemy?
It was seen as questioning God
Who appointed the intendants that governed the 30 districts?
The king
What was the economy based on?
Agriculture
What was the burden of the peasant farmers?
Taxation
What would happen to the peasant farmers during poo a harvest?
They would struggle to pay tax and cannot afford it if tax were to be raised
Why were the Bush was he upset?
The nobles did not have to pay tax
Why was Franz stuck in a bankrupt?
Louis used his lavish money on himself and the Versailles resident. Marie Antoinette was seen as a wasteful Spender. The government funds were depleted as a result of
Define deficit spending
The government spent more money than they have in tax revenues
When did the enlightenment take place?
During renaissance the laws of the natural world
What did philosophers do during enlightenment?
They used reason and logic to determine how the government was formed and it’s logical principles. It did not take in faith, religion and superstition
Who propose changes? Bankruptcy
Tur got, Necker, Calonne - rejected
Who voted down taxation? 1787
V assembly of notables
What meeting did Louis called?
Estates general
Why did Louis Cole the estates general?
He wanted to find a solution to bankruptcy
What was the result of calling the estates general?
Abolishing of the monarchy and new social political system
How many representatives Did the clergy house? 
300
How many representatives did dean ability have?
300
How many representatives did the peasantry have?
600
When was the states general?
Met in times of crisis
Why does calling the estates general body Major weakness?
There was an inability to agree as they were conflicting interests
What did the third estate not consent to during the estates general?
Do not consent abolishing of offices and wanted the nobles to surrender their privileges
How did the third estate into the nobility?
Through magistracy and official functions
What led to the national assembly? The third estate was feared of being over rude
Why did the third of state want to end representation?
It was based on traditional social class
When were the three states invited to Paris to improve tax increase? 
Fifth of May 1789
What was the national constituent assembly?
It was used to address the economic crisis
What did the estate have during the estates general?
They had power to live in new taxes and form new reforms
What caused Texas to raise?
Bad harvests and costly wars
What was the election process?
They draft a petition of grievances. Each estate had one vote 
How could the first and second estate stop the third estate from having their way?
Bloc
What did the third estate demand?
To vote by population which would be a great advantage
When did the ceremony ancien regime take place?
4 May 1789
What did Louis open the session with?
A speech that reviewed the circumstances
Where did the ceremony take place?
N a temporary call with Colin
Who else had speeches?
• Barentin - Keeper of Seals
• Necker - Minister of finances
How much was the budget deficit?
56 million livres
Name the four Revolutionary governments
- National assembly
- Legislative assembly
- National convention
- The directory 
When was the first revolutionary government?
From the 14th of June to the 9th of July 1789
Why did the estates general fail?
They could not decide how to vote
Why did the third estate leave the meeting?
They were locked out a met at a nearby indoor tennis court
What did the Thursday pledge at the tennis court oath?
Pledge not to separate and reassemble when it is required. It will disappear once the kingdom is established
Why did many of the clergy and ability join the tennis court oath?
The anger towards the monarchy spread
When did the national constituent assembly take place?
From the 9th of July to the 30th of September 1791
What is the national constituent assembly pass?
The declarations of rights of man and citizens
What was the tennis court oath?
An act of defiance and represented the non-privileges
What did the tennis court over establish?
A constitution with a re-generation public order to maintain true principles
When were the third estate locked outside of the estate Hall?
20th of June 1789
Why did the tennis court oath meet at in a tennis court?
In fear of Royal attack
What did the tennis court over for seeking to do?
To join the national assembly
