Flashcards on French Revolution: Causes and Events

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What were the main causes of the French Revolution?

Social inequality, economic hardship, and political instability.

Who were the three estates in France before the revolution?

First Estate (clergy), Second Estate (nobility), and Third Estate (commoners).

What event triggered the French Revolution?

The storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789.

Who was the King of France during the revolution?

Louis XVI.

What was the slogan of the French Revolution?

Liberty, Equality, Fraternity.

What was the Reign of Terror?

A period of mass executions and political repression during the French Revolution.

Who led the Reign of Terror?

Maximilien Robespierre.

What was the Committee of Public Safety?

A group created to protect the revolution from internal and external enemies.

What was the significance of the Tennis Court Oath?

It marked the first step towards the French Revolution by the Third Estate.

What was the outcome of the French Revolution?

The establishment of a republic, rise of Napoleon Bonaparte, and widespread social and political changes.

Which Enlightenment ideas influenced the French Revolution?

Ideals of liberty, equality, and popular sovereignty.

What was the role of women in the French Revolution?

Women played a significant role in protests, marches, and advocating for their rights.

What was the guillotine and why was it used during the French Revolution?

The guillotine was a device used for quick and efficient executions during the Reign of Terror.

What led to the downfall of Robespierre?

Accusations of dictatorship and excessive use of power.

How did the French Revolution impact other countries in Europe?

It inspired revolutionary movements and triggered conflicts across Europe.

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