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French Revolution History

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1. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. 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






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






11. 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.






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






13. 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'






14. 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






15. 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.






16. To give up power






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






18. 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.






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






20. To give up power






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






22. 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.






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






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






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






26. 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.






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






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






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






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






31. The right to vote






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






33. 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.






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






35. 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






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






37. The middle class






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






39. 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






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






42. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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