Impact of French Revolution Flashcards
What happened on 14th July 1789?
Storming of the Bastille
What was the name of the French King’s wife?
Marie Antoinette
What nationality was the French King’s wife?
Austrian
How many estates were in the Estates-General?
3
What was the tennis court oath?
The oath taken that the 3rd estate would set up a national assembly
When was the tennis court oath taken?
20th June 1789
What were 2 causes of the French Revolution?
taxation of the 3rd estate, absolute monarch, poverty, bad harvests, national debt, lavish lifestyle of the nobility
What was the name of the radical Jacobin who presided over the Reign of Terror?
Robespierre
Which revolutionary was murdered whilst in the bath?
Marat
What is the origin of right and left wing?
Where the radicals and moderates sat in the National Assembly
Where did the King of France reside?
Palace of Versailles
Which Whig politician spoke out against the French Revolution?
Edmund Burke
Who wrote a book called the Rights of Man?
Tom Paine
How many copies did the rights of man sell?
200,000
When was “The Rights of Man” published?
1791