The French revolution and Napoleon Flashcards
The three estates what are the characteristics of each Estate
First estate- The clergy of the Roman Catholic Church
Second estate- rich nobles
Third estate- middle class, urban lower class and peasant farmers 
What were the main causes of the French revolution
Social inequality and financial crisis
How did European enlightenment ideas affect the French revolution
They laid foundation for modern ,rational ,democratic society
What was the meeting of the estates general about
Louis wanted to text no nobility and to approve the tax nobility and forced him to call a meeting of the estates general
What was the national assembly and what did they do or accomplish in the beginning of the revolution?
The first revolutionary government of French revolution. Accomplished abolition of feudalism, serfdom, class privileges. Also passed declaration of the rights of a man. National assembly wants to pass new laws.  
What was the reign of terror and which group was responsible for carrying out
Aperiod when anyone that was seen as a threat to the new French government was executed. Robespierre
Comitee of public safety
Formed the provisional government in France provided defense of France during the revolution passed laws of suspect protecting the revolution
Name three things that Napoleon did and friends under his reign that make him more of a hero of the French revolution
Centralized government, re-organized banking/educational systems,complete overhaul of military training,supported arts , provided stability and positive reforms
Name three things that Napoleon did during his reign that made him more of an enemy of the ideals of the French revolution
Became a dictator, went against the values of liberty equality fraternity. Rules with absolute power and denied his peoples rights including freedom of speech
