Napoleon declared himself a ______ of the French Revolution.
Supporter
How many people died from Guillotine?
16,000
Who is Robespierre?
Leader of the Committee of Public Saftey who was responsible for the Reign of Terror.
This Estate numbered people around 100,000 people
The 1st Estate
Ideas like these 3 from the Enlightenment surely contributed to the idea of the Revolution
Limited Government, Natural Rights, and Freedom of Speech.
This group came together after Napoleon's exile and restored this type of government to Europe. Just as it was before the French Revolution.
Congress of Vienna/Monarchy
What is Robespierre?
The man was the leader of the Reign of Terror.
What is the definition of Bourgeoisie?
Percent of population of 3rd Estate and percent of representation of 3rd Estate during the meeting.
98% and 33%
Name one event that occurred during the Thermidorian Reaction.
Russia
What is the Directory?
A five-man group who took control over France
What is the definition of Constitutional Monarchy?
A system of government that is ruled by a king or queen whose power is limited by its country's constitution.
What was the largest Estate in France?
This cause of the French Revolution was shared with the American Revolution
Napoleon wanted an Empire that stretched from the ______ to the _______.
Atlantic and Pacific
Where more people were executed in this manner more than any other
What is the Reign of Terror?
From September 1793 to July 1794, revolutionary courts conducted hasty trials and executions of thousands of supposed traitors
What is the Estate that charged tolls and taxes on roads and at markets?
The 2nd Estate
What is one cause of the French Revolution?
The American Revolution.
These were the steps taken by Napoleon to restore order to France following his ascension to power. These actions allowed the French people to trust that he had their best interests at heart.
Schools, Government. Finances and laws limit of Freedom of Speech.
Who is Marie Antoinette?
Marie Antoinette was the last queen of France before the French Revolution.
Who is Napoleon?
A popular military hero whom politicians turned to for support, but he outwitted them all and took control of France.
These Estates were asked by the King to pay taxes to help pull the country out of debt.
The 1st and 2nd Estates
This cause of the Revolution was thanks to irresponsible spending by King Louis XVI on things such as wars and his royal court.
Debt and Bankrutcy