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French Revolution History

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






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






3. 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






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






5. 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.






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






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






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






9. 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






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






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






12. The right to vote






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






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






15. 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.






16. 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.






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






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






19. 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.






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






21. 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.






22. 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.






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






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






25. 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






26. 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.






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






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






29. 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






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






31. 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






32. 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






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






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






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






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






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






38. 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.






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






40. 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.






41. 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






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






43. 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.






44. To give up power






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






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






47. 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






48. 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






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






50. 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.