French Revolution Flashcards
What was the French Revolution
When the people of France overthrew King Louis XVI
What were the reasons for the French Revolution (4)
1.Three estates 2.France was ruled by absolute Monarchs and monarchs didn’t deserve power 3.Ideas of enlightenment inspired French people to overthrow 4.Economic crisis
What was the declaration of the rights of men
A document written during the French Revolution that gives equal rights to men of France and created a fair rights system of taxation
What was the Reign of Terror
An event where people got heads chopped off
Who lead reign of terror
Robespierre and the radical
What were the effects of the French Revolution (2)
Death of king Louis XVI and middle class gained more power
Who ended the French Revolution
Napoleon Bonaparte
How did Bonaparte expand France
Conquering neighboring lands
What was Bonapartes big mistake
Attempting to invade Russia
