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French Revolution History

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






2. 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.






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






4. 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'






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. King of France (1774-1792). In 1789 he summoned the Estates-General & due to the French financial crisis. His failure to enact reform would led to the French Revolution. Louis and his wife & Marie Antoinette & were executed in 1793.






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






15. 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






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






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






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






19. 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






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






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






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






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






24. Second phase of the French Revolution 1792-1794 & Radicals gain control of National Assembly becoming the National Convention. The Monarchy is abolished & Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette executed & Committee of Public Safety created & Reign of Terror






25. 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






26. 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






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






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






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






31. 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






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






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






34. 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






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






36. 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.






37. 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.






38. 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.






39. 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.






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






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






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






44. The right to vote






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






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






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






48. The site of Napoleon's defeat by British and Prussian armies in 1815 & which ended his last bid for power






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






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