French Revolution Quiz Flashcards
Class that was Made up of nobles
Second estate
Consisted of the middle class or bankers and factory workers
Third estate
Was not a strong competent ruler and caused France to get into debt
Louis XVI
A legislative body consisting of representatives of all three estates
The Estates General
List of grievances
Cahiers
What four things does a cahier contain?
A written constitution
Fairer taxes
Freedom of the press
Regular meetings of the Estates General
How many votes did each estate receive traditionally?
One
Which estate became a National Assembly,speaking for the people?
Third
The National Assembly took what oath?
Tennis court oath
What is the Tennis Court Oath?
Swearing to establish a written constitution
What is Bastille Day?
The day that Parisians stormed the Bastille to gain gunpowder and weapons to revolt against the king
Class that consisted of the clergy
First estate
