The French Revolution Flashcards
What was new slogan
Liberty equality fraternity
What did nobles do in 1789
Left France
Organised army to restore Louis XVI to throne
What did the assembly pass in 1790
Civil constitution of the clergy
What happened because of that
Priests refused to Take the oath
Revolutionaries began to suspect loyalty of Catholics lads
Where was king Louis captured
Varennes w/ bae + fam
20 June 1791
Where did he want to reach
Belgium
Ppl who called for a revolution lead by who
Maximilian Robespierre Elected by estates general Liked Rosseau Leader of jacobins Incorruptible one
April 1792
France + Austria war
Went badly
Mobs stormed tuiliers palace
When did france become a republic
21 sept 1792
What was the new government called
National convection
What was Louis tried for
Treason
When and how was Louis executed
Guillotine
21 Jan
What was et up to protect the revolution
Committee of Public safety
12 members
Lead by Robespierre
Believed use of terror
What law was passed in 1793
Law of suspects
Who did Robespierre kill
Political opponents
Ally- George dantes
Ordinary supporters of Robespierre
Sans-culottes
Who did Robespierre defeat
Austrian army w/ army of 1mil men
When was Robespierre shouted down
24 July 1794
How did Robespierre try to kill himself
Shot self in jaw
Unsuccessful
Executed next day
Who came to power after terror
Directory
Who was Napoleon Bonaparte
French general
Became most powerful man in Europe
When did napoleon declare himself emperor
1804
When did Napoleon invade Russia
1812
Where was napoleon defeated
Waterloo in 1815
Consequences
Bastille day celebrated Spread to other countries Tricolour flag Metric measurements Lá Marseillaise new anthem Wolfe tone War in Europe til 1815
