Title: French Revolution and Napoleon Flashcards | Quizlet
Headings: French Revolution and Napoleon
French Revolution and Napoleon
Explain the causes of the French Revolution
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Content: The Parisian believed that the mercenaries were sent to kill them. They then stormed the Bastille, a prison, to free the seven prisoners and obtain weapons. Constitution of 1791
all 3 estates have equal power in government, National Assembly becomes Legasliative Assembly, absolute monarchy is abolished, forcing the king to obey
Legislative Assembly
A French congress with the power to create laws and approve declarations of war, established by the constitution of 1791. Maximilien Robespierre
Leader of the Committee of Public Safety. Was eventually executed because they thought he was too radical. Committee of Public Safety
Led by Maximilien Robespierre. Under its rule many people were executed by the Guillotine. This group led the Reign of Terror. Reign of Terror
This was the period in France where Robespierre ruled and used revolutionary terror to solidify the home front. He tried rebels and they were all judged severely and most were executed.