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French Revolution History

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1. To give up power






2. 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.






3. 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






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






5. The right to vote






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. 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.






16. 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






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






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






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






20. 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






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






22. 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






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






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






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






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






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






29. 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.






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






31. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. 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.






39. To give up power






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






41. 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






42. 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'






43. 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.






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






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






46. 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.






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






48. 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






49. 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'






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