Flashcards on the Ancient Regime

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Group in the Third Estate in the Ancient Regime

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The Bourgeoisie

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Group in the Second Estate in the Ancient Regime

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The Nobility

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Group in the First Estate in the Ancient Regime

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The Clergy

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The building stormed by Parisians to free political prisoners and get weapons, marking the beginning of the French Revolution.

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The Bastille

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The event where the Third Estate, locked out of the Estates General, met and promised to form a National Assembly and a Constitution.

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The Tennis Court Oath

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The leader of the Committee of Public Safety during the French Revolution.

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Robespierre

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Execution of King Louis XVI marks the beginning of which event?

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The Reign of Terror

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Which of the following is NOT a cause of the French Revolution?

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Invasion by Italy

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The First Constitution of the French Revolution written by Thomas Jefferson and Lafayette is known as?

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The Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen

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Code of laws written by Napoleon

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The Napoleonic Code