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






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






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






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






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






7. The middle class






8. 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.






9. 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






10. Concerned with worldly rather than religious matters






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. 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






21. The right to vote






22. 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.






23. 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.






24. 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






25. 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






26. To give up power






27. 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.






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






29. 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






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






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






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






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






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






36. 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.






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






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






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 agreement with Catholic Church & Church under state control but recognized religious freedom






41. 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.






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






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






44. The middle class






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






46. 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






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






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






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






50. 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.