Class Review: Age of Revolutions

Front

Who made up the 3rd estate in France?

Back

Peasants & Working class

Front

How was money issues a cause of the French Revolution?

Back

Debt from war (aided the colonies against the British)

Front

How did the American Revolution inspire the French Revolution?

Back

The American success revealed that it was possible to overthrow a major government.

Front

Which event marked the start of the French Revolution?

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The Storming of Bastille

Front

What was the Great Fear?

Back

Peasants revolted by burning homes of tax collectors & elite (news spread to the countryside)

Front

What was the Declaration of the Rights of Man?

Back

Adopted by the Assembly that had enlightenment ideas

Front

How were King Louis & Marie Antoinette killed?

Back

Guillotine

Front

Which radical leaders took over right after King Louis & Marie Antoinette were killed? (may have multiple answers)

Back

Maximillen Robespierre

Front

Which group had the most deaths from the Reign of Terror? Options: 1st estate, 2nd estate, 3rd estate

Back

3rd estate

Front

Who was responsible for carrying out the laws during the Reign of Terror?

Back

Committee of Public Safety