History of Europe Questions

French social system that divided the people into three categories: the clergy, the nobility, and everyone else

King of France during the French Revolution

An assembly of representatives from all three of the estates, or social classes, in France.

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

A machine for beheading people, used as a means of execution during the French Revolution.

A French man who believed that Human beings are naturally good & free & can rely on their instincts. Government should exist to protect common good, and be a democracy

A French political leader of the eighteenth century. A Jacobin, he was one of the most radical leaders of the French Revolution. He was in charge of the government during the Reign of Terror, After a public reaction against his extreme policies, he was executed without trial.

The second class of French society made up of the noblility

English philosopher who advocated the idea of a "social contract" in which government powers are derived from the consent of the governed and in which the government serves the people; also said people have natural rights to life, liberty and property.

The revolution that began in 1789, overthrew the absolute monarchy of the Bourbons and the system of aristocratic privileges, and ended with Napoleon's overthrow of the Directory and seizure of power in 1799.

A book written by John Locke which stated details about natural rights and that people were born with and entitled to life, liberty, and property.

French aristocrat who wanted to limit royal absolutism; Wrote The Spirit of Laws, urging that power be separated between executive, legislative, and judicial branches, each balancing out the others, thus preventing despotism and preserving freedom.

one of the 18th century European monarchs who was inspired by Enlightenment ideas to rule justly and respect the rights of subjects

a French congress established by representatives of the Third Estate on June 17, 1789, to enact laws and reforms in the name of the French people

One reason the church was unable to stop the spread of Protestantism in the 1500s was the Protestantism had the support of European rulers. These rulers believed they could increase their power by supporting Protestantism against the Catholic Church.

German peasants saw Luther as a figure of hope. They believed that if he could rebel against the pope, they could stand up to greedy nobles. They looked to him for support, and while he supported their cause at first, he feared violence.

1) Faith in Jesus, not good works, brings someone a place in heaven2) The Bible is the final source for truth about God3) The church is made up of all its believers, not just the clergy

Who were three early leaders of the Protestant church movement?

What brought the United States into World War II in Europe?

Match the rulers with their nations.Japan