Key People
Who was the King of France during the French Revolution?
Louis XVI (16)
What was the tax imposed on the Third Estate?
The Taille
Girondins or Jacobins.
What major event started the French Revolution?
The Storming of the Bastille.
What was Napoleon's government structure called after the Revolution?
The Consulate.
Marie Antoinette
Define the term "Bourgeoisie."
The middle class in France, part of the Third Estate.
What were the Girondins known for?
Politically moderate views compared to radical Jacobins.
What was the Reign of Terror?
A period of extreme violence and political purges during the French Revolution.
What were Napoleon's "100 Days"?
The period of his return to power after escaping exile.
Identify the leader of the Committee of Public Safety.
What group were the working-class revolutionaries known as?
Sans-Culottes
Describe the goals of the Jacobins.
To establish a republic and promote radical reforms.
Explain the significance of the Battle of Waterloo.
It marked the end of Napoleon's rule and his final defeat.
Define Nationalism in the context of the French Revolution.
A sense of pride and unity among a group people based on shared culture and history.
Who was the prominent general who became Emperor of France?
What does "Coup d'etat" mean?
The sudden overthrow of a government.
Who were the San-Culottes?
Working-class Parisians who played a key role in the Revolution.
What was the purpose of the Congress of Vienna?
To restore stability and order in Europe after Napoleon's defeat.
Describe the impact of the Directory.
It was a moderate government that struggled with corruption and instability.
Who was the Austrian representative at the Congress of Vienna?
Klemens von Metternich
Explain the "Principle of Intervention."
The idea that countries have the right to intervene in the affairs of other nations to maintain order.
What was the main difference between Classical Conservatism and Classical Liberalism?
Conservatism favors tradition and stability, while Liberalism promotes individual freedoms and equality.
What is the Continental System?
Napoleon's strategy to weaken Britain by closing European ports to British goods.
What led to Napoleon's downfall?
His failed invasion of Russia and subsequent military defeats.