The Problem
What French writer wrote many letters, books, and pamphlets inspired by the Enlightenment?
Voltaire
Who were the 2 rulers who were reigning during the political and financial collapse of France?
Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette
Where did many nobles flee to, since it was the home of Marie-Antoinette?
Austria
What was the 5 man committee that was soon formed to take over the French government?
The Directory
What nation did Napoleon try to block trade with?
Britain
What three things did the French people begin to demand?
equalities, civil liberties, religious freedom
What did the National Assembly of France sign as a promise to fight for basic rights?
Tennis Court Oath
Why did the National Assembly declare war on Austria?
they refused to send back the fleeing nobles
Who took advantage of the chaos to take control of the government?
Napoleon Bonaparte
What was the main reason why the French were defeated in Russia?
the winter
The French retained a corrupt ____________.
social structure
What did Louis XVI do that caused great panic among the Third Estate?
he ordered troops to assemble
What was France's response when Prussia told them not to harm the captured Louis XVI?
they killed him
What was the name for the organization of laws by Napoleon?
Code Napoleon
During what battle was Napoleon finally defeated and then exiled?
Waterloo
24 million
On July 14th, what building was stormed, with the guards being killed?
the Bastille
What was the term for the period of mass executions?
Reign of Terror
What 2 things did Napoleon always do when he conquered nations in Europe?
seize their wealth and put a relative on the throne
What 2 nations gained their freedom during the revolts after Napoleon's defeat?
Greece and Belgium
Many of whom produced the nations wealth were not allowed to ________ from it.
benefit
What was signed in August 26th, demanding the end of abuses by the government?
Declaration of the Rights of Man
25,000
What are 3 of the good things that Napoleon did during his rule?
peace treaties with Britain, building of roads, bridges, and canals, stabilizing the currency, enhanced trade, develop the tax system
What is the term for "intense devotion and loyalty to one's own people"?
nationalism