The French Revolution Begins Flashcards
1
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Old regime
A
System of feudalism
2
Q
Estate
A
Social class of people
3
Q
Louis XVI
A
Weak king who came to French throne in 1774
4
Q
Marie Antoinette
A
Unpopular queen; wife of Louis XVI
5
Q
Estates-General
A
Assembly of representatives from all three estates
6
Q
National Assembly
A
French congress established by representatives of the Third Estate
7
Q
Tennis Court Oath
A
Promise made by Third Estate representatives to draw up a new constitution
8
Q
Great fear
A
Wave of panic