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French Revolution History

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1. 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






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






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






4. Concerned with worldly rather than religious matters






5. 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






6. 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






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






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






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






10. 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






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






12. To give up power






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






14. 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






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






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






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






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






19. 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






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






21. 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






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






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






24. 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.






25. 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






26. 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'






27. 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






28. The middle class






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






30. 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.






31. 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






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






33. 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






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






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. 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.






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






38. To give up power






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






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






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






43. 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.






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






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






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






47. 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.






48. The right to vote






49. 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.






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