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French Revolution History

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






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






3. The right to vote






4. 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'






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






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






7. 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






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






9. The middle class






10. 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.






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






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






13. 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






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






16. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. 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'






26. Concerned with worldly rather than religious matters






27. The middle class






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






29. 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






30. To give up power






31. 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






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






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






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






35. 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.






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






37. 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






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






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






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






41. 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






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






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






44. 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






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






46. 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






47. 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






48. 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.






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






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