The French Revolution

Define Ancien Regime:

• The Ancien Regime was a form of government in ancient Rome.
• The Ancien Regime was a religious movement in medieval Europe.
• The Ancien Regime was a military alliance in World War II.
• The Ancien Regime was the social and political system in France.

What are 3 reasons for the Revolution?

• Enlightenment ideas

• Economic trouble

• A weak leader

What are the 3 Estates?

• Slave Workers (3)

• Catholic Clergy (1)

• Urban Workers (3)

• Rich Nobles (2)

Define the Bourgeoisie:

• The Bourgeoisie refers to the working class who were employed by the wealthy middle class.
• The Bourgeoisie refers to the lower class who were oppressed by the wealthy middle class.
• The Bourgeoisie refers to the aristocracy who held political power and controlled the economy.
• The Bourgeoisie refers to the 3rd Estate peasants & city workers.

What were the 3rd Estates grievances?

• They have few privileges

• They pay heavy taxes

• They want to be the 1st Esate

• They want change

Who is Louis XVI?

• Louis XVI was the King of France & put France in debt.

• Louis XVI was a famous painter in France.
• Louis XVI was a military general during the French Revolution.
• Louis XVI was a philosopher and writer in the 18th century.

What was The Estates General?

• The Estates General was a meeting of representatives from all 3 estates.

• The Estates General was a type of cheese in France.
• The Estates General was a religious institution in France.
• The Estates General was a military organization in France.

What was the National Assembly?

• The National Assembly was a group of aristocrats who opposed the French Revolution.
• The National Assembly was a political party formed after the French Revolution.
• The National Assembly was a new legislature to make reforms (the 3rd estate).

• The National Assembly was a military organization formed to fight against the French monarchy.

What was the Tennis Court Oath?

• The Tennis Court Oath was when the delegates decided to write a new constitution for France.

• The Tennis Court Oath was a famous tennis match between two rival players.
• The Tennis Court Oath was a treaty signed between France and England.
• The Tennis Court Oath was a religious ceremony performed by the French monarchy.

What was the Storming of the Bastille?

• The Storming of the Bastille was a peaceful protest held by the French citizens.
• The Storming of the Bastille was a military victory for the French monarchy.
• The Storming of the Bastille was a celebration of the French monarchy.
• The Storming of the Bastille was the start of the French Revolution. Took place on July 14, 1789.