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French Revolution History

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






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






3. To give up power






4. The right to vote






5. 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






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






7. 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






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






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






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






11. 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'






12. 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.






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






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






15. 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






16. The right to vote






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






18. 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'






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






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






21. 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.






22. 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.






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






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






25. 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.






26. 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






27. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






33. 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






34. Concerned with worldly rather than religious matters






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






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






37. Concerned with worldly rather than religious matters






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






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






40. 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






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






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






43. 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






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






45. 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.






46. 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






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






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






49. The middle class






50. 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.