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French Revolution History

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






2. 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.






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






4. The right to vote






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. 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.






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






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






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






18. The right to vote






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






20. 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.






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






22. 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






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






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






25. Concerned with worldly rather than religious matters






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






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






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






29. 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






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






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






32. 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






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






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






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






36. To give up power






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






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






39. 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.






40. 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






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






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






44. 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.






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






46. 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'






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






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






49. 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






50. 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.






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