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French Revolution History

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






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






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






4. 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.






5. 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






6. 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.






7. To give up power






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






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






10. The middle class






11. 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.






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






13. 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






14. 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.






15. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






21. 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






22. 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






23. 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






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






25. The right to vote






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






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






28. Concerned with worldly rather than religious matters






29. 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






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






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






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. 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.






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






35. 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






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






37. 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.






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






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






40. 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






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






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






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






44. 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'






45. 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






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






47. 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.






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






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






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