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French Revolution History

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






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






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






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






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






6. 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






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






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






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






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






11. 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






12. 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






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






14. 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.






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






17. The middle class






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






19. The middle class






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






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






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






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






24. 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.






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






26. The right to vote






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






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






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






30. Concerned with worldly rather than religious matters






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






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






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






34. 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






35. To give up power






36. 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.






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






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






39. 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.






40. 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






41. 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.






42. 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.






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






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






46. 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






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






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






49. 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'






50. 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.