French Revolution Vocabulary Quiz

Study Notes

Key Terms and Definitions

August: Refers to decrees issued by the National Assembly during the French Revolution, significant in shaping revolutionary policies.
Belgium: A country acquired by France through the Treaty of Campo-Formio, reshaping European borders during the late 18th century.
Jacobins: A radical political faction during the French Revolution known for their influential role in governmental decisions and revolutionary reforms.
Terror: This term relates to the period known as the Reign of Terror, managed by the Committee of Public Safety, marked by widespread political purges.
Nobility: Represents members of the Second Estate in French society, who held privileged status and faced significant challenges during the revolution.

Revolutionary Events and Concepts

Tennis Court Oath: A pivotal event in 1789, where members of the National Assembly pledged not to disband until a new constitution was established, symbolizing unity against royal authority.
Access: The denial of entry to the National Assembly meeting hall by Louis XVI demonstrated the tension between the monarchy and revolutionary representatives.
Estates: The advisory assembly to Louis XVI comprised three separate estates: the clergy, nobility, and commoners, playing key roles in the revolution's political landscape.
Directory: A governing body established in 1795, representing a reaction against the excesses of the Revolution and marked by attempts at stabilizing France after the Reign of Terror.

Influential Figures and Agreements

Lucien: Brother to Napoleon Bonaparte, involved in the political maneuvers and rise of Napoleonic power.
Austria: Notable as the birthplace of Marie Antoinette and a primary adversary of France during the Revolutionary Wars, influencing French foreign policy.
Assignats: A revolutionary form of currency, introduced to help stabilize the economy during the financial crisis of the revolution.
Law of Suspects: This legislation allowed for the arrest of individuals based on suspicion rather than evidence, contributing to the climate of fear during the Revolution.
Cult: Referring to Robespierre's Cult of the Supreme Being, which aimed to establish a new civic religion based on deism, reflecting the revolutionary desire for societal transformation.
Pius: The Pope during the Concordat of 1801, which sought to reconcile the Catholic Church with the French state under Napoleon's regime.
Babeuf: Known for his conspiracy to overthrow the Directory in 1796, advocating for equal rights and property distribution.
Sans Culottes: Referring to working-class revolutionaries who played a crucial role in the Paris uprising, characteristic of their distinct fashion and fervent revolutionary spirit.

Description

Test your knowledge with this crossword puzzle focused on key terms from the French Revolution. Each card presents a word and its definition, helping you to better understand the historical context. Ideal for students of history or anyone interested in the revolutionary period in France.