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French Revolution History

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1. The political prison and armory stormed on July 14 & 1789 & by Partisian city workers alarmed by the king's concentration of troops at Versailles






2. Third Phase of the French Revolution 1795-1799 & Constitution of 1795 written & Five Man Directory established -Overthrown by Napoleon.






3. Fourth phase of the Revolution 1799-1815. Napoleon overthrows the Directory & establishes the Consulate & names himself 1st consul then 'consul for life' & eventually becomes 'Emperor of the French'






4. An 1805 naval battle in which Napoleon's forces were defeated by a British fleet under the command of Horatio Nelson. Ended Napoleon's plans to invade Britain.






5. A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country






6. A comprehensive and uniform system of laws established for France by Napoleon. Preserved many of the rights of the people gained by the revolution.






7. Introduced the Guillotine as a more humane way of beheading & Equality of Punishment






8. The panic and insecurity that struck French peasants in the summer of 1789 and led to their widespread destruction of manor houses and feudal documents.






9. Largest of the Three Estates & made up of Bourgeoisie & Peasants & and Urban Workers. Had the least money and power but paid the virtually all of the taxes.






10. Government practice of spending more than it takes in from taxes






11. A French political leader of the 18th century. A Jacobin & a radical leader of the French Revolution. Headed the Committee of Public Safety & responsible for the Reign of Terror & was later executed.






12. French soldier who fought alongside the Americans in the Revolutionary War and then commanded the French National Guard during the French Revolution






13. French diplomat who attended the Congress of Vienna on behalf of King Louis XVIII; He tried to get France the best deal possible






14. The most influential figure at the Congress of Vienna; wanted to restore the status quo of 1792






15. First phase of the French Revolution 1789-1791. Moderate Phase that attempted to reform French government and society.






16. First phase of the French Revolution 1789-1791. Moderate Phase that attempted to reform French government and society.






17. A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country






18. Created by the National Convention & 12 people & had almost absolute power & battled to protect the revolution & and prepared France for war by ordering all citizens to join the war-effort & responsible for executing up to 40 &000 French deemed as tr






19. A direct vote in which a country's people have the opportunity to approve or reject a proposal






20. The shutting of a port to keep people or supplies from moving in or out






21. Vow by members of the 3rd estate not to disband until a constitution was written






22. Fourth phase of the Revolution 1799-1815. Napoleon overthrows the Directory & establishes the Consulate & names himself 1st consul then 'consul for life' & eventually becomes 'Emperor of the French'






23. Vow by members of the 3rd estate not to disband until a constitution was written






24. Concerned with worldly rather than religious matters






25. Created by the National Convention & 12 people & had almost absolute power & battled to protect the revolution & and prepared France for war by ordering all citizens to join the war-effort & responsible for executing up to 40 &000 French deemed as tr






26. British prime minister Who was the representative at the Congress of Vienna who sought a European balance of power & in which no single state or combination of states would dominate Europe.






27. The political prison and armory stormed on July 14 & 1789 & by Partisian city workers alarmed by the king's concentration of troops at Versailles






28. The estate that consisted of the nobility & and high-positioned government officials. They made up less than 2% of the French population.






29. Financial expert of Louis XVI & he advised Louis to reduce court spending & tax the first and second estates & abolish tariffs on internal trade in order to avoid bankruptcy






30. The middle class






31. Napoleon's efforts to block foreign trade with England by forbidding Importation of British goods Into Europe.






32. Nobles and others who left France during peasant uprisings and who hoped to come back to the old system






33. Financial expert of Louis XVI & he advised Louis to reduce court spending & tax the first and second estates & abolish tariffs on internal trade in order to avoid bankruptcy






34. To give up power






35. Phase 3 - A group of 5 men who were given executive control of France following the Reign of Terror






36. Phase 4 - government established in France after the overthrow of the Directory in 1799 & with Napoleon as first consul in control of the entire government






37. Queen of France (wife of Louis XVI) Who was unpopular. Known as 'Madame deficit' due to her lavish spending.






38. The middle class






39. Phase 4 - government established in France after the overthrow of the Directory in 1799 & with Napoleon as first consul in control of the entire government






40. Largest of the Three Estates & made up of Bourgeoisie & Peasants & and Urban Workers. Had the least money and power but paid the virtually all of the taxes.






41. A French political leader of the 18th century. A Jacobin & a radical leader of the French Revolution. Headed the Committee of Public Safety & responsible for the Reign of Terror & was later executed.






42. A comprehensive and uniform system of laws established for France by Napoleon. Preserved many of the rights of the people gained by the revolution.






43. Concerned with worldly rather than religious matters






44. Phase 3 - A group of 5 men who were given executive control of France following the Reign of Terror






45. Third Phase of the French Revolution 1795-1799 & Constitution of 1795 written & Five Man Directory established -Overthrown by Napoleon.






46. Queen of France (wife of Louis XVI) Who was unpopular. Known as 'Madame deficit' due to her lavish spending.






47. Favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs)






48. To give up power






49. Emperor of France; he seized power in a coup d'etat in 1799; he led French armies in conquering much of Europe & placing his relatives in positions of power. Defeated at the Battle of Waterloo & He was exiled on the island of Elba






50. An 1805 naval battle in which Napoleon's forces were defeated by a British fleet under the command of Horatio Nelson. Ended Napoleon's plans to invade Britain.