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French Revolution History

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






2. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






8. 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






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






10. 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.






11. 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.






12. 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'






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






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






15. The middle class






16. 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






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






18. The right to vote






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. Concerned with worldly rather than religious matters






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






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






23. 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






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






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






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






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






28. 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'






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






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






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






32. The middle class






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






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






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






37. 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.






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






39. 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.






40. 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.






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






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






43. 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






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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






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