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French Revolution History

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






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






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






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






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






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






8. 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.






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






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






11. The middle class






12. The right to vote






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 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.






15. The right to vote






16. 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.






17. 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






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






19. 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






20. To give up power






21. 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






22. 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'






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






24. 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.






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






26. 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.






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






28. 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






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






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






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






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






35. 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






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






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






38. The middle class






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






40. 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






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






42. 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.






43. 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






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






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






46. Concerned with worldly rather than religious matters






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






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






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






50. 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.






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