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French Revolution History

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1. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. 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






10. 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






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






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






13. The right to vote






14. 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.






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






16. 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.






17. To give up power






18. To give up power






19. The middle class






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






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






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






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






24. 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.






25. 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.






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






29. 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.






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






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






32. 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.






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






34. 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






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






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






37. 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






38. 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






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






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






41. 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






42. 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'






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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.






50. The right to vote