French Revolution

2. A document adopted by the National Assembly outlining basic freedoms and the sovereignty of the people.
6. The meeting of the three estates of France in 1789 that marked the beginning of the French Revolution.
9. A military leader who rose to power after the Revolution and crowned himself "Emperor" in 1804.
11. A legal system established by Napoleon that influenced laws in many countries.
12. The clergy, who had privileges and paid no taxes under the old regime.
17. The fortress stormed on July 14, 1789, symbolizing the start of the revolution.
18. An Enlightenment philosopher who emphasized the social contract and popular sovereignty.
19. The title Napoleon gave himself, marking the transition from republic to empire.
20. A radical change in government, such as the overthrow of the monarchy in France.
21. The nobility, who held privileges and controlled much of the land.
24. A device used for executions during the French Revolution, associated with the Reign of Terror.

1. A philosopher known for advocating freedom of speech and religious tolerance.
3. The intellectual movement that inspired revolutionary ideas about society and government.
4. The battle in 1815 where Napoleon was defeated and his rule came to an end.
5. A period from 1793 to 1794 characterized by mass executions led by Robespierre.
7. The revolutionary government formed by the Third Estate on June 17, 1789.
8. The date of the Storming of the Bastille, now celebrated as France’s national holiday.
10. Queen of France, famously known for her lavish lifestyle and executed during the Reign of Terror.
13. One of the main causes of discontent, as the Third Estate bore the financial burden while the privileged estates were excused from paying taxes.
14. The form of government established in France after the monarchy was abolished in 1792.
15. The majority of France’s population, consisting of peasants, workers, and the bourgeoisie.
16. A woman who advocated for women's rights and wrote the "Declaration of the Rights of Woman."
22. The last king of France who was convicted of treason and executed by guillotine in 1793..
23. An Enlightenment thinker whose ideas about natural rights influenced revolutionary ideals.