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French Revolution History

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






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






3. 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.






4. 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.






5. The middle class






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






7. The right to vote






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






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






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






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






12. 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.






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






14. 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






15. Concerned with worldly rather than religious matters






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






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






18. 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.






19. 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.






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






22. 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






23. The middle class






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. 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'






31. 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.






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






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






34. 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






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






36. 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.






37. 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






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






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






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






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






42. 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






43. 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.






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






45. 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






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






47. Concerned with worldly rather than religious matters






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






49. 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.






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