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What event is considered the symbolic start of the French Revolution?
What event is considered the symbolic start of the French Revolution?
- Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
- Storming of the Bastille (correct)
- Tennis Court Oath
- Estates-General
Which group was primarily responsible for the formation of the National Assembly?
Which group was primarily responsible for the formation of the National Assembly?
- Representatives of the Third Estate (correct)
- Clergy members
- Representatives of the Second Estate
- Representatives of the First Estate
What was one of the main economic factors that led to the French Revolution?
What was one of the main economic factors that led to the French Revolution?
- Overproduction of goods
- Decrease in agricultural prices
- Excessively high taxes on the nobility
- High national debt (correct)
What document outlined the rights of citizens during the French Revolution?
What document outlined the rights of citizens during the French Revolution?
Which notable philosophical idea influenced the French Revolution?
Which notable philosophical idea influenced the French Revolution?
What period followed the Reign of Terror in the French Revolution?
What period followed the Reign of Terror in the French Revolution?
One significant consequence of the French Revolution was the rise of which leader?
One significant consequence of the French Revolution was the rise of which leader?
What characterized the social structure of France prior to the Revolution?
What characterized the social structure of France prior to the Revolution?
Flashcards
Estates-General
Estates-General
The meeting of representatives from all three estates of France, with the First Estate representing the clergy, the Second Estate representing the nobility, and the Third Estate representing the commoners.
Tennis Court Oath
Tennis Court Oath
The Third Estate's declaration to form a new governing body dedicated to establishing a constitution.
Storming of the Bastille
Storming of the Bastille
A symbolic event marking the beginning of the French Revolution, where the crowd stormed a royal fortress and freed prisoners.
The Great Fear
The Great Fear
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Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
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Abolition of the Monarchy
Abolition of the Monarchy
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Rise of Nationalism
Rise of Nationalism
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Rise of Napoleon
Rise of Napoleon
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Study Notes
The French Revolution (1789-1799)
- Key causes of the French Revolution: France's massive debt, harsh winters, crop failures leading to high food prices, and ideas of the Enlightenment.
- Third Estate declared itself the National Assembly and vowed to create a new constitution.
- The storming of the Bastille was a key event, symbolizing the start of popular uprisings against the king's authority.
- National Assembly's actions: abolished the monarchy and declared France a republic. They also introduced a new constitution.
- Reign of Terror: A period of violence and executions during the revolution, with a radical government taking control
- Napoleon rose to power after the Reign of Terror
- Key figures like Montesquieu and Rousseau influenced the revolution with their philosophies about government and individual rights.
- The revolution ended with Napoleon Bonaparte's rise to power, replacing the monarchy with a republic.
- The Revolution transitioned through different stages: from a constitutional monarchy to a republic and then to an empire under Napoleon.
- During the National Convention, the monarchy was abolished, and Louis XVI was executed.
- Impacts: Transitioned from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy, to a republic, and ultimately an empire, impacting France and Europe.
Timeline
- 1789: National Assembly declared, Tennis Court Oath, storming of the Bastille
- 1792: Monarchy is abolished, Republic declared.
- 1793-94: Reign of Terror.
- 1799: Napoleon seizes power.
Key concepts
- Absolutism: A system of government where a ruler holds absolute power, not limited by anybody else.
- Constitutional Monarchy: A system where the monarch's power is limited by a constitution.
- Republic: A government without a monarch.
- Enlightenment: A philosophical movement emphasizing reason and individual rights.
- Nationalism: A sense of national pride and unity, and a belief that the nation's interests should be placed above all else
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