Topic 16 - French Revolution Flashcards
1
Q
What inspired the French Revolution?
A
The Enlightenment and The American Revolution
2
Q
What caused the French Revolution?
A
political issues (bad king) high taxes, bankruptcy, and economic despair.
3
Q
Was the French Revolution successful? Why or Why not?
A
No it was not successful. Goal of the French Revolution was to get away from absolutism but ended up going back to absolutism.
King Louis 16 -> constitutional monarchy -> Napoleon