6. French Revolution

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What was the Tennis Court Oath?

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A pledge made by the deputies of the Third Estate in 1789 not to disband until a new constitution was established for France.

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Who were the Third Estate?

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The common people of France, including peasants, city workers, and the bourgeoisie, who made up the majority of the population.

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What does 'absolute monarchy' mean?

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A form of government where the monarch has complete control over the government and is not bound by a constitution.

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What was the significance of the Bastille?

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The Bastille was a fortress in Paris that became a symbol of the tyranny of the Bourbon monarchy; its storming on July 14, 1789, marked the beginning of the French Revolution.

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Who was Louis XIV?

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The King of France from 1643 to 1715, known as the 'Sun King,' who famously declared, 'I am the state!'

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What is a radical in the context of the French Revolution?

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A person who advocates for extreme changes in government and society, often associated with the more violent aspects of the Revolution.

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What was the Great Fear?

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A period of panic and riot by peasants in the summer of 1789, fueled by rumors that nobles were plotting to oppress them.

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What role did the Estates-General play in the French Revolution?

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The Estates-General was a legislative assembly representing the three estates of France, which convened in 1789 and led to the formation of the National Assembly.

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What was the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen?

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A fundamental document of the French Revolution that outlined individual and collective rights, adopted in August 1789.

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What does 'bourgeoisie' refer to?

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The middle class in France, which included merchants, industrialists, and professional people, who were part of the Third Estate.