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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. To give up power






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






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






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






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






7. 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






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






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






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






11. 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.






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






13. 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.






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






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






16. 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'






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






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






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






20. 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.






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






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






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






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






25. 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






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






27. 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






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






29. 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






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






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






32. 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






33. 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.






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






36. 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






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






38. The middle class






39. 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.






40. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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