The French Revolution
Match the definitions on the left to the descriptions on the right
The peasants and the poor
Louis 16th
Ancien Regime
Belief that the king was chosen
By God and act as he wished
Guillotine
The peasants had to pay this but the
Wealthy did not!
1st Estate
The King of France
2nd Estate
The old or royal rule before the
revolution
3rd Estate
The clergy (priests and bishops)
The Divine Rights of Kings
A dramatic or sudden change in a country
Taxes
The nobility who had massive wealth
And ownership of land
Privilege
The period of the revolution
Revolution
having things that other people do not,
Eg,Wealth and power
Marie Antoinette
Queen of France
1789-1794
Mechanical device that cut peoples heads off
Marie Antoinette
Wife of King Louis and Queen of France