Question

auden scott french revolution
old regime causes description: absolute monarchy louis xvi three estate 1st estate clergy 2nd estate nobility 3rd estate everyone else the 1st and 2nd estates were tax - exempt (they didnt pay taxes) the tax burden was uneven land and wealth distribution these were all causes of the revolution significance: the 3rd estate resented the unfair tax system
national assembly
reign of terror
directory
napoleon
congress of vienna

Explanation:

The French Revolution had several key phases. The National Assembly was formed as representatives of the Third - Estate broke away and declared themselves a new governing body. The Reign of Terror was a period of extreme violence and political repression. The Directory was the post - Terror government. Napoleon rose to power and expanded French influence through military conquests. The Congress of Vienna aimed to restore order and stability in Europe after the Napoleonic Wars.

Answer:

National Assembly:
Description: Formed by Third - Estate representatives, declaring itself a new governing body.
Significance: Marked the beginning of a new political order in France.

Reign of Terror:
Description: A period of extreme violence and political repression.
Significance: Eliminated perceived enemies of the revolution but also led to mass panic.

Directory:
Description: The post - Reign of Terror government.
Significance: Tried to stabilize France after the chaos of the Terror but faced internal and external challenges.

Napoleon:
Description: Rose to power, carried out military conquests and implemented reforms.
Significance: Expanded French influence across Europe and brought about legal and administrative changes.

Congress of Vienna:
Description: Meeting of European powers to redraw boundaries and restore order.
Significance: Restored a balance of power in Europe and ended the Napoleonic era.