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French Revolution History

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






2. 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






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






4. 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






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






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






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






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. 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.






10. The middle class






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






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






14. Concerned with worldly rather than religious matters






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






16. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. 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.






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






28. 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






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






30. 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






31. 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.






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






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






34. To give up power






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






36. 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'






37. 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






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






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






40. The right to vote






41. 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.






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






43. 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






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






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






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






47. Concerned with worldly rather than religious matters






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






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






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.