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French Revolution History

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






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






3. 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.






4. The middle class






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. 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






15. 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.






16. Concerned with worldly rather than religious matters






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






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






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






20. 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.






21. 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






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






23. 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.






24. 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






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






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






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






28. 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.






29. 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.






30. 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






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






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






33. 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






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






35. 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






36. 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






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






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






39. 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






40. The middle class






41. 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.






42. 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'






43. 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






44. 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.






45. 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.






46. 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.






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






48. 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






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






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.