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French Revolution

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What kind of government did France have before the Revolution? Absolute Monarchy
What world event helped inspire the French Revolution? The American Revolution
What were the French Estates? France's social hierarchy system
What group of people made up the First Estate? Catholic Church Officials & Clergy
What group of people made up the Second Estate? Nobility & Aristocracy
What group of people made up the Third Estate? Educated Citizens & Working Class
What was the name given to the Educated Citizens not considered "Working Class"? Bourgeoisie
The First Estate made up how much of the population of France and owned how much of the land? 1% of the population 10% of the land
The Second Estate made up how much of the population of France and owned how much of the land? 3% of the population 20% of the land
The Third Estate made up how much of the population of France and owned how much of the land? 96% of the population 70% of the land
Who were Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette? King and Queen of France at the time
What was the Estates General? A meeting of representatives from the three Estates
When the Third Estate was locked out of the Estates General, where did they go to draft the Declaration of the Rights of Man? A tennis court
What was the name of the civil unrest that preceded the Revolution? The Great Fear
What event officially started the French Revolution? The storming of the Bastille
What happened to Maximilien Robespierre after he started the Reign of Terror? He was executed by his own followers
Who came in to end the Revolution? Napoleon Bonaparte
What was Napoleon's ultimate goal with ruling France? Conquer all of Europe under a French Empire
Where was Napoleon first exiled to before he escaped? Elba
What happened to France's government as a result of Napoleon finally being defeated? The French Monarchy was revived
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