French Revolution test Flashcards
what was the committee for public safety
a 1789 meeting invited representatives from the 3 estates to Versailles. There was voting controversy at this meeting.
What class makes up 97% of France
third estate
where did the enlightenment take place
everywhere including (France)
who was the dictator who took place after the French Revolution
Napoleon
what typically happened in salons
salons typically took place in private homes where people would discuss certain topics that were fundamental to changing society. They’d discuss things like politics, class, religion, economics and more.
Who was the “Sun King”
King Louis 14
What was the reign of terror
radical phase of the revolution, king and queen were killed, created the committee of public safety, directed by Maximillan Robespierre
who was Maximillian Robespierre
he directed the reign of terror and created the committee of public safety
who were Philosophes
philosophers and writers who published books and ideas about rational thought
What was the declaration of right and man and citizen
all men are born free with equal rights, freedom of speech, security of ALL citizens had to be protected by military forces
What was the great fear
period of violence and chaos the lasted a month, the news about
Bastille was seen as a signal for peasants to take action, peasants started to attack and burn castles in fear of the upper class squashing the revolution
What was the National Assembly
made up of members of the third estate and played a key role in drafting the declaration of the rights of man and citizen
Who was king Louis the 14
reigned for 72 years, was inspired by the Frond to have absolute power, constructed the palace of versailles
Who was king Louis the 15
he was smart but lazy, lost the French and Indian war, borrowed money to pay for expenses
Who was king Louis the 16
He was beheaded by his people, last reigning king, went in debt supporting the American revolution, cared more for hunting than governing
