The French Revolution

An absolute monarchy is...

• A form of government where a king or queen has complete control and power over the country.

• A form of government where power is held by a small group of people
• A form of government where power is shared equally among all citizens

The estate system is...

• a system based on the ownership of water
• a social and political structure based on the ownership of technology
• a social and political structure based on the ownership of land and money.

The Third Estate consists of the....

• nobility or the upper class
• bourgeoisie and peasants

• clergy or the religious leaders

A peasant is

• a person who travels for leisure
• a person who works in an office
• a farmer with a small farm.

The bourgeoisie is....

• the working class
• the middle class
• the aristocracy

The Second Estate is made up of....

• nobility
• clergy
• peasants

The First Estate is made up of...

• the common people or peasants
• the nobility or aristocracy
• the clergy or religious leaders and the King

A coup d'etat is a.....

• sudden, violent, overthrow of a government

• democratic election process
• peaceful transition of power within a government

The Reign of Terror was....

• a period of violence during the French Revolution; many people were executed for disloyalty.

• a time of peace and prosperity in France

Marie Antoinette was....

• a famous scientist
• a queen of France
• a professional athlete