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French Revolution History

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1. 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






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






3. 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.






4. To give up power






5. 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.






6. 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






7. 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.






8. 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.






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. Concerned with worldly rather than religious matters






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






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






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






14. 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






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






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






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






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






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






20. 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






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






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






23. 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






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






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






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






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 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.






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






30. The middle class






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






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






33. 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.






34. 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.






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






36. 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.






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






38. 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






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






40. 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






41. 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.






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






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






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






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






46. The right to vote






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. 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'






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






50. Concerned with worldly rather than religious matters