French Revolution Flashcards

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What is the Great Fear?

A wave of panic that arose within the peasants of the countryside.

Why did the Great Fear happen?

Because rumors spread that nobles hired gangs to destroy peasants' crops.

What did the peasants do as a result of the Great Fear?

They armed themselves and destroyed noble homes and feudal records.

Why is the Great Fear significant?

It is the unofficial end of feudalism. Signup and view all the answers

When did the women's march to Versailles occur?

October 5th, 1789. Signup and view all the answers

What did the women marching to Versailles want?

They demanded bread and that the king and queen return to Paris. Signup and view all the answers

How does Louis XVI respond to the marching women?

He does nothing - he refuses to see them. Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the women's march to Versailles?

The king and queen return to Paris and are basically under house arrest. Signup and view all the answers

What is The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen?

A list of ideals based on Enlightenment ideas. Signup and view all the answers

What are some ideas of The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen?

Men are born free and remain free with equal rights; Life, liberty, security, and resistance to oppression; Equal justice; Freedom of speech and religion. Signup and view all the answers

What is the motto of the French Revolution?

Liberty, equality, and fraternity. Signup and view all the answers

When did Marie and Louis try to escape Paris?

June 1791. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Marie and Louis try to escape?

Austria. Signup and view all the answers

Why was it bad that Louis and Marie tried to escape?

They got caught and lost a lot of support. Signup and view all the answers

When was the Constitution of 1791 written?

September 1791. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Constitution of 1791 do?

Created a limited monarchy and new legislative body. Signup and view all the answers

Name the events that happened during the National Assembly.

Great Fear, Women's march on Versailles, Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen, King and queen try to escape, Constitution of 1791, Storming of the Bastille. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Legislative Assembly?

The 2nd government of the Revolution after the National Assembly. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Legislative Assembly do?

Created laws and declared war. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the radicals?

Members of the Legislative Assembly who sat to the left. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the conservatives?

Members of the Legislative Assembly who sat to the right. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the moderates?

Members of the Legislative Assembly who sat in the center. Signup and view all the answers

Why do Austria and Prussia urge for the restoration of French monarchy?

Because they also have monarchy and fear the same thing will happen to them. Signup and view all the answers

What happens in April 1792?

Legislative Assembly declares war on Austria. Signup and view all the answers

How did Prussia attempt to save the French monarchy?

They gathered their forces outside of Paris and threatened to destroy Paris if any royals are harmed. Signup and view all the answers

When was the invasion of the royal palace in Paris and what happened?

It was on August 10th, 1792. 20,000 men storm the royal palace because of rumors that the royals were aiding the Austrians. Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Paris Commune made of?

Paris radicals and sans-culottes. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Paris radicals?

Violent and radical people who took the king captive and wanted universal male suffrage. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the sans-culottes?

Workers that wanted greater changes and exerted the king's power by force. Signup and view all the answers

What were the September Massacres?

When rumors spread that royal supporters would break out of prison and take over the city, citizens raided the prison. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Great Fear

A wave of panic among peasants in the countryside during the National Assembly.
Triggered by rumors of nobles hiring gangs to destroy crops.

Peasant Actions

Peasants armed themselves and attacked noble homes.
Destroyed feudal records that tied them to the land.

Significance of the Great Fear

Marked the unofficial end of feudalism in France.

Women's March to Versailles

Occurred on October 5th, 1789.
Women demanded bread and the return of the king and queen to Paris.

King Louis XVI's Response

He refused to meet with the marching women.

Outcomes of the March

Resulted in the king and queen returning to Paris, effectively under house arrest.

The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen

A document outlining Enlightenment ideals.
Key principles included:
- Equality of men and rights from birth.
- Fundamental rights to life, liberty, security, and resistance to oppression.
- Equal justice and freedom of speech and religion.

Revolution Motto

"Liberty, equality, fraternity" became the revolutionary motto.

Attempted Escape of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette

Attempted to flee Paris in June 1791.
Aimed for escape to Austria.
Their capture led to significant loss of public support.

Constitution of 1791

Written in September 1791 by the National Assembly.
Established a limited monarchy and a new legislative body.

Events During the National Assembly

Great Fear
Women's march on Versailles
Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen
Royal escape attempt
Adoption of the Constitution of 1791
Storming of the Bastille

Legislative Assembly

The second regime of the Revolution, following the National Assembly.
Responsible for creating laws and declaring war.

Political Groups in the Legislative Assembly

Radicals: Left-wing members opposing monarchy, seeking significant change.
Conservatives: Right-wing members supporting limited monarchy, preferring pre-Revolution conditions with minimal changes.
Moderates: Centrists advocating for a balanced amount of change; held the most influence.

International Concerns

Austria and Prussia aimed to restore French monarchy due to fears of revolutionary effects in their own nations.

War Declaration

In April 1792, the Legislative Assembly declared war on Austria.

Prussian Threat

Prussia gathered forces near Paris, threatening destruction if royals were harmed.

Invasion of the Royal Palace

Occurred on August 10th, 1792, when 20,000 men stormed the palace.
Sparked by rumors of royal collusion with Austrians; royal family was arrested.

Paris Commune Composition

Formed by Paris radicals and sans-culottes.

Paris Radicals

Violent group that took the king captive, advocating for universal male suffrage.

Sans-Culottes

Working-class individuals seeking extensive reforms, exerting pressure on the monarchy.

September Massacres

Citizens raided prisons due to fears of royal supporters escaping and taking control, leading to a large number of deaths.

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Explore key concepts of the French Revolution with these flashcards focusing on significant events like the Great Fear. Learn about the impact on peasants and the political climate during the National Assembly. Perfect for students studying this critical period in history.