Name _______________ Date _________ Per French Revolution Study GuideImportant Textbook Pages for Review: French Revolution 217-227; Napoleon 218-233

Causes of the French Revolution NotesExplain the causes of the French Revolution.

What was the immediate cause of the French Revolution?

1 st estate-

2 nd estate-

3 rd estate-

Old Regime-

King Louis XVI (16 th )-

Marie Antoinette-

Movie Notes & Phases of the French Revolution Activity(1) How does the French Revolution move away from reform and towards radicalism?

Know the definitions, causes, and effects of these events. Be able to put these events in order (but don’t memorize the dates)

Estates General-

National Assembly-

Tennis Court Oath –

Declaration of the Rights of Man –

Storming of the Bastille-

Great Fear-

Reign of Terror-

Elimination of the Church-

Guillotine-

French Revolution short answer possibilities-answer on separate sheet of paper.(1) Was the French Revolution inevitable or the creation of a weak ruler? (2) How did Robespierre justify the use of terror? Is their validity to his argument?(3) There is a saying “Revolution devour their own children.” What evidence from the French

Revolution supports this statement? (4) Should the French Revolution be considered a success? (Were the goals of the French

Revolution accomplished by 1815?)

Napoleon Short Answer(1) In your opinion, was Napoleon the creator or the creation of his times?(2) Napoleon had to deal with forces both inside and outside the French Empire. In your judgment,

which area was more important to control? (3) If you had been a member of the bourgeoisie, would you have been satisfied with the results of

Napoleon’s actions? Explain.(4) Why did Napoleon ultimately fail? (Make sure to mention his three mistakes!)(5) Describe the long-term impact of Napoleon on Europe.

Vocabulary- Define

Coup d’etat-

Lycees-

Napoleonic Code-

Nationalism-

Scorched-Earth Policy-