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French Revolution History

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1. 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






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






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






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






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






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






7. To give up power






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






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






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






11. 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






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






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






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






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






16. The middle class






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






18. 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.






19. 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






20. 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.






21. 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.






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






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






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






25. 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.






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






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






28. 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






29. 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.






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






31. 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.






32. 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






33. 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.






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






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






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






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






38. To give up power






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






40. 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'






41. 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.






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






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






45. 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'






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






47. 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.






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






50. 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







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