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French Revolution History

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. 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.






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






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






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






15. 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






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






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






18. 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.






19. 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






20. 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






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






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






23. 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.






24. 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.






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






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






27. 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.






28. 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






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






30. 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'






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






32. 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






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






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






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






36. 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






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






38. 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.






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






40. 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'






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






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






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






44. Concerned with worldly rather than religious matters






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






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






47. 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.






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






49. 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.






50. 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