Mod. Era History-french Rev. 9/3/15 Flashcards
Def.
When the third estate declares to break free from the government
Tennis court oath
Def.
The government of the classes
Estates general
Def.
the new government for the third estate
National Assembly
Def. gave freedom to the French people
Declaration of the rights of man
Def.
The lower class
Bourgeoisie
Def.
The rights for the people (Napoleon)
Napoleonic code
Def.
When the kings got their power back
Legitimacy
Who were the first estate? What percent of population were they/own?
Clergy
1%
10%
Who were the second estate? What percent of population were they/own?
Nobility
2%
20%
Who were the third estate? What percent of population were they/own?
Business owners, workers, peasants
97%
70%
Name some of the things only the third estate where allowed/ not allowed to do
Paid all taxes, in debt, no hunting, high milk prices
What does liberty, equality, fraternity mean
Freedom, equal rights, brotherhood
What was king Louis tried for and how did he die
Treason; guilty; guillotine
When Robespierre takes power in July 1793 what government does he form
Committee of public safety
He killed ________ people and this was called the______
400,000
Reign of terror
