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French Revolution History

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






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






3. 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'






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






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






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






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






8. 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






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






10. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. 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






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






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






22. The right to vote






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






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






25. The right to vote






26. 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






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






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






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






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






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






32. 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.






33. 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






34. 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.






35. Concerned with worldly rather than religious matters






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






37. The middle class






38. 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.






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






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






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






42. 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.






43. 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.






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






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






46. 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






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






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






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