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French Revolution History

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1. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






7. 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






8. 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.






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






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






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






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






13. 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






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






16. 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






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






18. 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






19. 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






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






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






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. 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






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






25. 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.






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






27. 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






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






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






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






31. 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






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






33. 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






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






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






36. Concerned with worldly rather than religious matters






37. The middle class






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






39. 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.






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






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






42. To give up power






43. The right to vote






44. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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