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Chapter 23

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What major reforms did the National Assembly introduce? The National Assembly introduced the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen and it also took over the Church and incorporated it into the state.
What did the divisions in the Legislative Assembly say about the differences in French society? There were still people who didn't really want a total government reform and not everyone was on the same page.
How did the Reign of Terror come to an end? Some of the leaders under Robespierre, fearing for their own safety, had him arrested and executed.
Why were members of the Third Estate dissatisfied with life under the Old Regime? The people of the Third Estate had to pay high taxes and they had little political power.
How did Louis XVI's weak leadership contribute to the growing crisis in France? He let political problems and mounting debt get out of hand. He did pay attention to or have the patience for his governing duties.
How did the purpose of the meeting of the Estates-General in 1789 change? It changed from a debate on new taxes to an effort to reform the entire political system of France.
Do you think that changes in the French government were inevitable? Yes, if they had a better ruler that was more prepared to take over and if that ruler cared and listened to his people, things could have change. People would not go to the extreme of killing each other over a piece of bread.
Why do you think some members of the First and Second Estates joined the National Assembly and worked to reform the government? Because like the third estate, these people also wanted change in the government and to abolish the estates completely and have everyone be treated fair and equal.
How were the storming of the Bastille and the women's march on Versailles similar? How were they different? They were both worried that they would be terrorized. During the storming of the Bastille, people were massacring guards. During the attack on Versailles, the people were mainly after the king and queen, however they killed anyone in their way.
What is the Legislative Assembly? This body had the power to create laws and to approve or reject declarations of war. However, the king still held the executive power to enforce laws
What is the Tennis Court Oath? The pledge of the Third Estate to draw up a new constitution and reform the social structure.
What is the Estates-General? An assembly of representatives from all three estates to approve the new tax solution. The first estate was made up of clergy of Roman Catholic Church. The second estate made up of rich nobles. The third estate was the lower class and peasant farmers
What is the Old Regime? The social and political system of France in place in the 1700s
What is the Reign of Terror? The rule of Robespierre which many people died from wanting change.
Who is Louis XVI? The King of France who was not a strong leader. He added onto the previous government debt, was indecisive and allowed matters to drift.
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