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French Revolution History

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1. 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






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






3. The middle class






4. 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.






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






6. List of grievances drawn up by delegates going to the meeting of the estates general






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






8. Concerned with worldly rather than religious matters






9. First Phase of French Revolution. 1789-1791. Key points: Tennis Court Oath & Storming the Bastille & the Declaration of the Rights of Man & Civil Constitution of the Clergy & Constitution of 1791






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






11. King of Prussia and emperor of Austria issue declaration threatening to intervene to protect French monarchy.






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






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






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






15. 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






16. Principle by Which monarchies that had been unseated by the French Revolution or Napoleon were restored






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






18. The right to vote






19. A form of government in which citizens elect representatives to speak or act for them






20. Red & white & and blue badge worn by members of the National Guard that was eventually adopted as the national flag of France






21. Alliance between Prussia & Austria & Russia & and Great Britain. Pledged to act together to maintain balance of power and suppress revolutionary uprisings following the French Revolution.






22. 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.






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






24. 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'






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






26. 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.






27. The middle class






28. Very radical political club that wanted a republic for France Also responsible for the execution of the king






29. 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.






30. 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






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






32. 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.






33. Napoleon's agreement with Catholic Church & Church under state control but recognized religious freedom






34. To add a territory onto an existing state or country






35. 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






36. 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






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






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






39. 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






40. The right to vote






41. List of grievances drawn up by delegates going to the meeting of the estates general






42. A series of meetings in 1814-1815 & during which the European leaders sought to establish long-lasting peace & restore balance of power & protect the system of monarchy






43. To give up power






44. 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






45. A hit-and-run technique used in fighting a war; fighting by small bands of warriors using tactics such as sudden ambushes






46. 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






47. They consisted of the Roman Catholic Clergy; they received special privileges and paid no direct taxes. Made up less than 1% of the French population.






48. A hit-and-run technique used in fighting a war; fighting by small bands of warriors using tactics such as sudden ambushes






49. 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.






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