French Revolution Flashcard

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What was the primary purpose of the guillotine as proposed by Dr. Joseph Ignacio Guillotine?

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To provide a more humane method of execution

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During the French Revolution, which estate made up 97% of the population?

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Third Estate

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What was one significant economic problem faced by France in the late 1780s?

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Deficit spending by the government

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What event marked the beginning of the French Revolution on July 14, 1789?

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The storming of the Bastille

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How did the Third Estate respond to being locked out of their meeting hall?

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They declared themselves the National Assembly.

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What was the Great Fear during the French Revolution?

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A panic that led peasants to revolt against landlords

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Why did King Louis XVI call the Estates General in 1789?

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To address the financial crisis

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Which group within the Third Estate was most influenced by Enlightenment ideals? Urban workers, Peasants, Bourgeoisie, Nobility

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Bourgeoisie

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What was the outcome of the Tennis Court Oath taken by the National Assembly?

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They vowed to create a new constitution for France.

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What was one reason for the unpopularity of Queen Marie Antoinette?

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Her extravagant spending and lifestyle