French Revolution Flashcards
What did the Estates present to the king instead of giving him more money?
The Estates presented thousands of lists of complaints, known as ‘cahiers’.
What significant event took place on 20 June 1789 when the king tried to close down the Estates?
The members took the ‘Tennis Court Oath’, declared themselves the ‘National Assembly’, and promised to keep meeting until the government was reformed and a new constitution was drawn up.
How did the mob support the National Assembly on 14 July 1789?
The mob stormed the Bastille prison.
What significant declaration did the National Assembly adopt
and what did it state?
What was set up by the National Assembly to replace feudal rules?
The National Assembly abolished feudal rules and set up a parliament called ‘the Convention’.
What happened in 1792 that impacted the French Revolution?
Austria and Prussia invaded France, hoping to intervene on behalf of Louis XVI. A few weeks later, the monarchy was abolished, and Louis XVI was executed in 1793.
What rebellion occurred in 1793
and how long did it last?
What drastic measure did the Convention take to maintain control
and who led this initiative?
What was the Law of Suspects
and what did it lead to?
How did the Convention end the power of the Paris mob in October 1795?
The Convention used Napoleon Bonaparte and the army to crush riots.
Who was Napoleon Bonaparte
and what roles did he assume during and after the Revolution?
