French Revolution Flashcards
1
Q
When did the French Revolution start?
A
July 14th 1789
2
Q
What inspired the French Revolution?
A
The American revolution in 1776
3
Q
What were the 3 causes of the revolution?
A
- The incapacity of the royalty to modernize
- The people of France were having financial crisis
- louis câpet finally called upon les états généraux to resolve the political and financial crisis of the country
4
Q
In 1789 what three classes represented les états généraux and where did they meet?
A
La nobles+le clergé+le tiers état
They met at Le Versailles
5
Q
What where les états a generaux declared?
A
Assemblée nationale
6
Q
Where did the revolution start?
A
At la Bastille (un prison)
7
Q
Qu’est-ce que l’Assemblée nationale à replacer?
A
Monarchie absoluer (et creé un monarchie constitutionnelle)
