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French Revolution History

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






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






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






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






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






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






7. 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.






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






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






10. 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.






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. 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






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






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






15. 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.






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






17. Concerned with worldly rather than religious matters






18. 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






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






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






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






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






23. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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. 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






34. 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.






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






36. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






42. 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.






43. 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.






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






45. 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.






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






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






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






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






50. The middle class