French Revolution

By Jacob05
  • Rise of third estate

    Rise of third estate
    They didn't like how they could be outvoted by two people.They wanted voting by head not by status.
    want privilege under the original system
  • causes

    causes
    the rising bread prices.
    the heavy taxes
    rioting looting and striking
  • Tennis court oath

    Tennis court oath
    they met in a tennis court and talked how there representation wasn't fair. 27 of the nobles joined them and king Henry didn't like it. absorbed three new orders.
  • fear

    fear
    violence took over the capitol. document made freedom of speech. wrestled with fundamental questions
  • rights

    rights
    adopted the rights of a man.
    based on freedom and speech
    four questions made them think for years
  • WAR

    WAR
    Go to war with Austria and Prussia . spreads ideas across Europe threw warfare . the king got arrested.
  • reign of terror

    reign of terror
    enemy's of the revolution were guillotined and killed by the thousands.the french people revolted against the reign of terror.
    over 17 thousand died from execution
  • Napoleons rise

    approved a new constitution that created Frances first legislature.
    five members have power.led by young powerful general.