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French Revolution History

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






2. 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.






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






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






5. 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






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






7. The middle class






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






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






10. To give up power






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






12. 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.






13. 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.






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






15. 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






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






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






18. 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.






19. Concerned with worldly rather than religious matters






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






21. 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






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






23. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Concerned with worldly rather than religious matters






42. 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






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






44. 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






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






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






47. 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.






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






49. 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






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






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