Long-Term and Short Term Causes Flashcards
What was the National Assembly, and why was it formed?
The Third Estate declared itself the National Assembly in June 1789 to draft a constitution, rejecting the Estates-General’s voting system.
What was the Tennis Court Oath?
A vow made by the National Assembly to not disband until they created a new constitution.
Why did revolutionaries storm the Bastille?
To seize weapons and ammunition; it became a powerful symbol of the Revolution.
What was the Great Fear?
A period of panic in rural France where peasants revolted against feudal landlords, fearing counter-revolutionary repression.
When did the storming of bastille happen
July 14, 1789
What were the main principles of the Declaration of the Rights of Man
Liberty, equality, fraternity, and individual rights (e.g., freedom of speech, fair taxation).
When did the Declaration of the Rights of Man happen
August 1789
What long-term financial problems did France face before the Revolution?
France was deeply in debt due to costly wars and a tax system that failed to raise enough revenue.
