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The French Revolution

Published on Nov 28, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

The French Revolution

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Absolute Monarchy

Monarch has unrestricted power over the people

Louis the XVI

King of France from 1774 to 1791
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Marie Antoinette

The Queen of France during the revolution, wife of Luis XVI
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1st Estate

Social class made up of the clergy
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2nd Estate

Social class made up of the Nobles
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3rd Estate

Social class made up of the peasants and others
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The National Assembly

Assembly made up of the independent 3rd estate
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The Great Fear

Peasants began to revolt 
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Maximilien Robespierre

Politician who executes many people
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Guillotine

A machine used to behead people