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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 were the causes and effects of the Enlightenment ideas?
Causes: New philosophical thinking. Effects: Sparked ideas about liberty, equality, and popular sovereignty, challenging the old order.
What were the causes and effects of the French Financial Crisis?
Causes: Debt from wars, weak leadership, extravagant spending, taxation inequity, food shortages. Effects: Widespread starvation, anger, and a push for revolution.
What were the causes and effects of the Tennis Court Oath?
Causes: Frustration with the Estates-General. Effects: Demonstrated the Third Estate's determination to form a new government.
What were the causes and effects of the Storming of the Bastille?
Causes: Desire for weapons and gunpowder, anger at the monarchy. Effects: Marked a turning point in the revolution, symbolizing the overthrow of royal authority.
What were the causes and effects of the March on Versailles?
Causes: Demand for bread and the return of the king to Paris. Effects: Forced the king to return to Paris, demonstrating the power of the people.
What were the causes and effects of the Reign of Terror?
Causes: Radicalization, suspicion, and paranoia. Effects: Mass executions, dechristianization, and the rise of Robespierre.
What were the causes and effects of the execution of Louis XVI?
Causes: The monarchy was suspended, and France became a republic. Effects: Symbolized the end of the old regime and ushered in a new era of republicanism.
What were the causes and effects of the Thermidorian Reaction?
Causes: Downfall of Robespierre. Effects: Moderates regained control, leading to the White Terror against radicals.
What were the causes and effects of the Estates-General meeting?
Causes: Louis XVI hoped to resolve financial crisis. Effects: Voting injustice led to the Third Estate forming the National Assembly.
What were the causes and effects of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen?
Causes: Enlightenment ideals. Effects: Ensured equal rights for men, inspired by Enlightenment ideals.