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French Revolution History

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1. 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






2. 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.






3. 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






4. 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






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






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






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






8. 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






9. 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






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






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






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






13. To give up power






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






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






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






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






18. 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.






19. 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






20. 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.






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






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






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






24. 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'






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






26. 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.






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






28. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. The right to vote






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






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






38. 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






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






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






41. 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






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






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






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






45. 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.






46. 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






47. 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






48. 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






49. 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






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