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French Revolution History

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






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






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






4. 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






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






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






7. 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.






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






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






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






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






12. 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.






13. 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






14. 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.






15. 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.






16. 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






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






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






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






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






21. 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






22. 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.






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






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






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






26. 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.






27. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. The middle class






42. 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.






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






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






45. 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






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






47. 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.






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






49. 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.






50. 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