Onset of the revolution Flashcards
who were the Estates Genrals
assembly composed of three estates, the clergy,nobility and commoners- who had the power to decide on the levying of new taxes and to undertake reforms in the country.
What date did the Estatess Generals gather at the palce of Versailles ?
5 May 1789
Why was the voting of the Estates genrals unfair to the third estate ?
It was decided that voting would be by estate, not by head (one vote per estate) First and second estate, who had similar interests, would always be able to outvote the third estate.
Who were the National Assembly
On 17 June 1789 inspired by speeches of Mirabeau and Sieyes deputies of the Third Estate declared they were the National Assembly: Body would singly decide the future of the French constitution.
Descibe the events of the Tennis court oath (20 June 1789)
20 June, deputies of Third Estate arrived at locked palace doors. Stated palace was shut for preperations of the Seance Royale which was in 3 days. To the deputies this looked like Louis was trying to keep them from assembling. They went to a tennis court, under leadership of Mirabeau deputies swore a collective oath. Statement was publically made France was going to have a new constitution with or without Kings permission.
Explain the reasons for the Storming of the Bastille.
Louis ordered troops to be moved into Paris and Versailles, this caused great alarm. Anger was already present due to bread prices, this heightned when on 11 july 1789, Louis dismissed Necker due to his sympathies toward the Third Estate. Radical speakers such as D’orleans and Desmoulins convinced the people to turn to violence.
who was the General of the Bastille, and what happened to him ?
General De Launay, when he ordered his troops to fire on crowd, the bastille was stormed and his head was put onto a pike and he was paraded around the streets.
What was the Decleration of the RIghts of Man and when was it issued ?
List of principles and core values to underpin a new constitution, issued 26 August 1789, main authors were Thomas Jefferson and Lafayette
What was the aim of the august decrees ? (4 august 1789)
To abolish the feudalism system and abolish privileges of the nobility, taxation across 3 estates.
What were the reasons for the October days (womans march on versailles)
1.On 5 August Louis had refused to sanction the August Decrees
2.Bread prices had not dropped
3.Desmoulins and Marats newspapers caused a rumor that Louis had trampled over the revolutionary cockade (symbol worn by the French revolutionaires)
What were the events of the October days (Woman march on Versailles)
6000-7000 led largely by women, many armed with sticks and knives, marched to versailles. They broke into the palace, killing a number of royal guards. Marie A and Louis were saved by the arrival of Lafayette’s National guard.
What were the results of the october days, and consequences towrads Louis’ position
October days forced the royal family to give up their residence in Versailles. Some deputies of the Assembly feared for their safety from the mob. Therefore 56 monarchist deputies refused to attend the Assembly, giving up their posisiton, this was damaging to Louis.
