U15: French Revolution and Napoleon

Match each of the Estates of the French government to their description

• First Estate

• Rich nobles, represented 2% of the population, owned 20% of the land

• Second Estate

• Catholic clergy, represented 1% of the population, paid few taxes

• Third Estate

• Represented 97% of the population, had few privileges, paid heavy taxes

Who were the monarchs of France at the start of the revolution, who were eventually declared guilty of treason and beheaded?

• Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette

• Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette

• William and Mary

• Lewis and Clark

Who was executed by guillotine to END the Reign of Terror?

• Marie Antoinette

• Louis XVI

• Napoleon

• Robespierre

What did Napoleon do in 1804?

• Declared himself Emperor

• Invaded Russia

• Was exiled to the Island of Elba

• Executed Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette

Why did many people in France feel that the Estate system was unfair?

• Each estate only had one vote, and the 1st and 2nd estates usually voted together, meaning 97% of the population went without any say

• The 2nd Estate was responsible for the majority of the country's wealth, but also paid the most taxes despite only representing 1% of the population

• The 3rd Estate had the most political power and influence, and did not have to pay any taxes, unlike the other two Estates

• The 1st Estate was the most populated and paid the highest taxes.

Rumors spread that King Louis was planning to use military force to stop the National Assembly, so as a result a mob...

• stormed the Bastille, a major fortress and prison

• formed a peaceful protest outside the Bastille

• celebrated in the streets

• demanded a meeting with the king

In response to the other estates refusing to raise taxes on the 2nd Estate, the 3rd estate voted to establish the _____, which was a _____.

• Constitutional Assembly, governing council to make reforms.

• National Assembly, law making body to make reforms.

• Parliament, which was a judicial authority.
• Federal Assembly, advisory group to decide how to overthrow the king.

What was the Tennis Court Oath?

• A sports event held on a tennis court.
• A meeting of all estates to discuss taxation.
• A declaration by the monarchy to dissolve the 3rd Estate, since they were being rebellious.

• A pledge by the 3rd Estate to not disband until a new constitution was created.

What was the Great Fear?

• A celebration of agricultural success in France.
• A military campaign against foreign invaders in 1789.
• A period of panic and riot by peasants in France in 1789.
• A political treaty signed by French nobles.

What did the National Assembly adopt that stated that all men are born equal with freedom of speech, press, and religion?

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights
• Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
• Universal Declaration of Human Rights