French Rev
What started the French Revolution?
Resentment from the middle class, France's weak monarchy, food shortages, and failures to make reforms are a few of the reasons for the French Revoltuion.
What was the Industrial Revolution?
Factories with machinery become common for manufacturing goods.
Why did Napoleon Come to Power?
- The People of France were craving strong leadership.
- Napoleon was a war hero.
What was the Estates General?
The Estates Genral was divded into the First, Second, and Thrid Estate. They were divided by wealth and social status.
How did the Industrial Revolution affect transportation?
More ways to transport goods were needed. This led to the introduction of steamboats and railroads.
Where did Napoleon die?
Saint Helena
Where did the women march and demand bread?
After stopping at the Hotel de Ville and city hall, the women marched to Versailles.
What affect did the Industrial Revolution have on the population in Europe?
The population grew twice the size that it had been in 1750 by 1850.
What were Napoleon's 3 mistakes?
1. Continental System
2. Peninsula War
3. Invasion of Russia
Who was King for the start of the French Revolution?
King Louis XVI
What does bourgeoisie mean?
How many men did Napoleon lose in the Peninsular War?
300,000
What was the Declaration called that was established by the National Assembly in August of 1789?
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen.
What were the average work hours for a factory worker?
12-16 hours a day.
What happened in the Battle of Trafalgar?
France was defeated by Great Britain due to the fact that they fought on the sea instead of land and Napoleon was better at fighting on land.