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French Revolution History

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






2. 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.






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






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






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






6. 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.






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






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






9. The middle class






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






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. 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.






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






14. 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.






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






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






17. 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






18. 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






19. 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






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






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






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






23. 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






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






25. 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.






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






27. 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.






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






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






30. 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.






31. 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.






32. 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






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






34. 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






35. The right to vote






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






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






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






39. 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.






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






41. To give up power






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






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






44. 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






45. 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'






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






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






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






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






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