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






3. The middle class






4. 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.






5. 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.






6. Concerned with worldly rather than religious matters






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. 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.






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






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






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






12. 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






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






14. 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






15. 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






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






18. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. 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.






27. The right to vote






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






29. 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.






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






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






32. 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.






33. To give up power






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






35. Concerned with worldly rather than religious matters






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






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






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






39. 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






40. 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'






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. 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.