The French Revolution

Name the class system pre-revolutionary France?

Who was in the First Estate?

What was the name given to the period before the revolution?

Name the King and Queen at the time of the Revolution.

What war did the French help the Americans fight against the British?

Name the parliament which was recalled by Louis in 1788.

Which group formed in June 1789 and wanted a new constitution saying how France should be run?

20th June 1789 what did members of the new assembly swear?

Name the prison which was stormed in 1789.

What date did the storming of the prison take place- a national holiday now.

In August 1789 what document was produced with aims to increase rights and equality?

October 1789 thousands of women marched where to complain about their grievances and bring the king to Paris?

Who were the moderate revolutionaries in the elected assemblies of this period?

Who were the radical revolutionaries in the elected assemblies of this period?

What was the name given to the urban workers who were hard-line revolutionaries?

A Jacobin who was the leading member of the Convention: the man most strongly associated with the execution of the king and queen and other enemies of the Revolution.

The Convention set up which twelve member group which dealt set up tribunals and ordered executions?

Name given to the period of time when many thousands were put to death 1793-4.

Name the 'humane' killing machine used for many executions.

Give the name of the military leader who took over the government of France in 1799