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What happened during the Storming of the Bastille?
The National Guard raided the Bastille for weapons and gunpowder, marking a turning point in the revolution.
What happened during the March on Versailles?
Women marched to demand bread and the return of the king to Paris.
What was the significance of the Tennis Court Oath?
The Third Estate pledged to continue meeting until a new constitution was created, defying the king's authority.
What was the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen?
A document ensuring equal rights for men, inspired by Enlightenment ideals.
What were the September Massacres?
Mass executions of nobles and clergy during the Reign of Terror.
What was the Great Terror?
The height of the executions during the Reign of Terror, with around 40,000 deaths.
What was the Thermidorian Reaction?
Moderates regained control, leading to the White Terror against radicals after Robspierre's execution.
What was the significance of the execution of Louis XVI?
The monarchy was suspended, and France became a republic.
What was the main goal of the Reign of Terror?
To eliminate “enemies of the revolution” and consolidate power.
What was the Cult of Reason?
A deistic religion replacing Catholicism, with churches converted to “Temples of Reason.
Who was King Louis XVI?
The King of France during the revolution, known for being a weak and indecisive leader.
Who was Marie Antoinette?
The Queen of France, known for her extravagant spending and nicknamed 'Madame Deficit'.
Who was Maximilien Robespierre?
A radical leader during the Reign of Terror, head of the Committee of Public Safety.
Who was Olympe de Gouges?
A writer who advocated for women's rights during the French Revolution.
What was Louis XVI's role in the French Revolution?
His weak leadership and resistance to reform contributed to the revolution's outbreak and radicalization.
What was Marie Antoinette's role in the French Revolution?
Her extravagant lifestyle and perceived indifference to the suffering of the French people made her a symbol of the monarchy's excesses.
What was Robespierre's role during the Reign of Terror?
As the leader of the Committee of Public Safety, he oversaw the execution of thousands of people deemed enemies of the revolution.
What was Olympe de Gouges' contribution to the revolution?
She wrote *The Declaration of the Rights of Women and the Citizen*, advocating for women's rights.
What was the impact of Robespierre's actions?
He consolidated power through violence and repression, but his actions ultimately led to his own downfall and the end of the Reign of Terror.
Why was Louis XVI executed?
He was found guilty of treason and conspiring against the liberty of the nation.
What is the definition of 'Liberty'?
Freedom from arbitrary or despotic control; the power to do as one pleases.
What is the definition of 'Equality'?
The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
What is the definition of 'Popular Sovereignty'?
The principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, who are the source of all political power.
What were the 'Three Estates'?
The social classes in pre-revolutionary France: Clergy, Nobility, and Everyone Else.
What was the 'Estates-General'?
A legislative and consultative assembly of the different classes of French subjects.
What was the 'National Assembly'?
An assembly formed by the Third Estate in France in 1789, with the goal of creating a new constitution.
What was the 'Tennis Court Oath'?
A pledge signed by members of the Third Estate to continue meeting until a new constitution was created.
What was the 'Reign of Terror'?
A period of extreme violence during the French Revolution, led by Robespierre and the Committee of Public Safety.
What was the 'Committee of Public Safety'?
A body established during the French Revolution to suppress internal counter-revolutionaries and enemies of the state.
What was the 'Thermidorian Reaction'?
A revolt in the French Revolution against the excesses of the Reign of Terror.