The French Revolution Flashcards
Who was King Louis XVI?
He was the king of France. Killed by his people.
Who was Marie Antoinette?
She was the queen of France. Accused of hoarding grain. Killed by her people.
What was The Reign of Terror?
A brutal system. A period that lasted for 1 year and killed 16000 people.
What were the 3 Estates.
First Estate-The church officials
Second Estate-The monarchy/nobility
Third Estate-Everyone else
Who was Napolean Bonaparte?
He was a general and gained power. And was emperor in 1799.
Who were the Jacobins?
They were revolutionaries. They Wanted a republic and weren’t happy until there was a republic.
What was the Guillotine.
What the People used to cut heads off.
What was the National Assembly?
It was the Third Estate. They were a parliament. Wanted a constitution.
Maximilien Robespierre
Played a huge role in starting the reign of terror
