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French Revolution History

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1. Concerned with worldly rather than religious matters






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






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






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






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






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. 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.






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






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






10. 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






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. The right to vote






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






14. 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.






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






16. 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






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






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






19. 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.






20. 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






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






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






24. 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






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






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






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






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






29. 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






30. The middle class






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






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






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






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






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






36. To give up power






37. 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






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






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






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






41. 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.






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






43. 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.






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






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






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






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






48. 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.






49. 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.






50. 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'