CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY - FR

• When was the National Constituent Assembly formed?


  June 1789
• What was one of the significant achievements of the National Constituent Assembly?

  The adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
• When was the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen adopted?


  August 26, 1789
• What inspired the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen?


  It was inspired by the American Declaration of Independence and Enlightenment ideals
• What rights did the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen proclaim for all citizens?


  Liberty, property, security, and resistance to oppression
• What was the main aim of the Civil Constitution of the Clergy?


  To bring the Catholic Church under state control
• What principle did the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen establish regarding citizens?


  All citizens are equal before the law
• When was the Civil Constitution of the Clergy passed?


  July 12, 1790
• What was a major consequence of the Civil Constitution of the Clergy?


  It created a schism between revolutionary supporters and devout Catholics
• What was a significant reform made by the Civil Constitution of the Clergy regarding bishops?


  Bishops were reduced in number and made elected officials
• What event is referred to as the Flight to Varennes?


  When King Louis XVI and his family attempted to escape from Paris
• What was the outcome of the Flight to Varennes?


  The royal family was recognized and arrested in Varennes
• How did the Flight to Varennes affect the credibility of the monarchy?


  It severely damaged the credibility of the monarchy
• What sentiment increased among the French people as a result of the Flight to Varennes?


  Increased republican sentiment
• When was the Constitution of 1791 created?


  After the French Revolution had begun
• What type of government did the Constitution of 1791 establish?


  A constitutional monarchy
• What system did the Constitution of 1791 create regarding powers?


  A system of separation of powers
• What power was given to the king under the Constitution of 1791?


  A suspensive veto over legislation
• What type of election system was established by the Constitution of 1791?


  A system of indirect election with a limited franchise
• What was the governing body created by the Constitution of 1791?


  The Legislative Assembly
• When did the Legislative Assembly exist?


  From October 1, 1791, to September 20, 1792
• What factions were present in the Legislative Assembly?

  The Feuillants (constitutional monarchists) and the Jacobins (republicans)
• What significant challenge did the Legislative Assembly face?


  War with Austria and Prussia
• What event led to the suspension of King Louis XVI by the Legislative Assembly?


  The popular insurrection on August 10, 1792
• What was the final act of the Legislative Assembly regarding the monarchy?


  To suspend the king's powers
• What replaced the Legislative Assembly?

  The National Convention
• What significant action did the National Convention take on September 21, 1792?


  Abolished the monarchy
• When was the National Constituent Assembly formed?


  June 1789
• What was one of the significant achievements of the National Constituent Assembly?

  The adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
• When was the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen adopted?


  August 26, 1789
• What inspired the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen?


  It was inspired by the American Declaration of Independence and Enlightenment ideals
• What rights did the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen proclaim for all citizens?


  Liberty, property, security, and resistance to oppression
• What principle did the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen establish regarding citizens?


  All citizens are equal before the law
• What was the main aim of the Civil Constitution of the Clergy?


  To bring the Catholic Church under state control
• When was the Civil Constitution of the Clergy passed?


  July 12, 1790
• What was a major consequence of the Civil Constitution of the Clergy?


  It created a schism between revolutionary supporters and devout Catholics
• What was a significant reform made by the Civil Constitution of the Clergy regarding bishops?


  Bishops were reduced in number and made elected officials
• What event is referred to as the Flight to Varennes?


  When King Louis XVI and his family attempted to escape from Paris
• What was the outcome of the Flight to Varennes?


  The royal family was recognized and arrested in Varennes
• How did the Flight to Varennes affect the credibility of the monarchy?


  It severely damaged the credibility of the monarchy