The French Revolution Begins Flashcards

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Old regime

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System of feudalism

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Estate

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Social class of people

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3
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Louis XVI

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Weak king who came to French throne in 1774

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4
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Marie Antoinette

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Unpopular queen; wife of Louis XVI

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5
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Estates-General

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Assembly of representatives from all three estates

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6
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National Assembly

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French congress established by representatives of the Third Estate

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7
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Tennis Court Oath

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Promise made by Third Estate representatives to draw up a new constitution

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8
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Great fear

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Wave of panic

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