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- 2. A political cause of the French Revolution that clashed with increasingly popular Enlightenment ideas. France tolerated this system under Louis XIV but Louis XVI’s incompetence caused this issue to boil over.
- 4. An absolute monarch who embraced the ideas of the Enlightenment and used their absolute power to increase public education and protect natural rights
- 6. This philosopher believed man in a state of nature was rational and capable of self-government. Every person was entitled to their natural rights of life, liberty and property; it was the government’s responsibility to protect these rights.
- 8. This ancient prison of France was stormed when the people of Paris armed themselves for revolution. Its destruction is celebrated annually in France.
- 10. This group was formed in order to deal with internal enemies of France while the country was at war. Soon, it would become more powerful than the National Convention.
- 12. After the end of the Napoleonic Wars, this gathering of diplomats from across Europe would attempt to undo the changes made by the French Revolution. Monarchs would be placed back on their thrones and borders would be redrawn to create a careful balance of power.
- 14. This palace was seen as the center of Royal extravagance. The behavior of the Royals while France starved helped start the French Revolution.
- 16. Artillery Officer, General and eventually, Emperor. This man led France out of the chaos of the most radical phase of the French Revolution and spread its ideals across Europe.
- 18. This document created a limited monarchy in France. Along with other laws, the feudal system was abolished and the Catholic Church put under State control.
- 19. During this phase of the French Revolution, its leaders set out to turn France into a Republic of Virtue, through swift and merciless violence.
- 20. From the Latin word liber meaning “free” this belief was a culmination of Enlightenment ideas that advocated for the rights of the people and representative government
- 21. This was a social caste system in France that was also reflected in its political system. The growing power and influence of the commoners would lead them to challenge this system.
- 23. A mob led by the fishmongers of Paris make the 12 mile walk from Paris to Versailles. They return with the King and Queen in custody.
- 26. French philosopher who advocated for separation of powers.
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- 1. English philosopher who argued that Enlightenment ideas should be extended to protect women.
- 3. Once known as “The Incorruptable”, he would go on to abolish free speech, greatly increase the use of the death penalty and attempt to wipe out Catholicism in France.
- 5. This philosopher believed that man in a state of nature was evil and selfish; required a strong ruler to control and protect them.
- 7. Influenced by Thomas Jefferson, this document outlined the goals of the French Revolution. Signed by King Louis XVI after his arrest in 1789.
- 9. This philosopher wrote the Social Contract and advocated for a government that followed the General Will.
- 11. This law code condensed some 300 different law codes of France. It protected some rights won by the Revolution but restricted others.
- 13. This is a belief that people with a shared language, history and culture should have their own country, governed by that people
- 15. Enlightenment philosopher: “"I detest what you write, but I would give my life to make it possible for you to continue to write".
- 17. The first representative government of France. Formed by swearing the Tennis Court Oath.
- 22. The French Revolution comes full circle when this Bourbon monarch is placed on the throne.
- 24. In a stunning move, this punishment was applied to King Louis XVI when he was caught fleeing France to an enemy country and charged with treason.
- 25. She penned the Rights of the Women and Female Citizen