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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. To add a territory onto an existing state or country






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






4. 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






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






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






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






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






9. To give up power






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. 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.






19. 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






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






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






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






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






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






25. 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






26. 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






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






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






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






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 right to vote






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






33. 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






34. 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.






35. 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.






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






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






38. 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






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






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






41. 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.






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






43. 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






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






46. 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






47. 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.






48. 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






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






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