Napoleon Takes Over
What were the new flags colors?
Red, white, and blue
How much did Napoleon sell the Louisiana Territory for?
$15 million.
Where did European leaders discuss ways of security and stability.
Vienna, Austria.
When was the Storming of Bastille?
July 14, 1789
What is nationalism?
A strong feeling of pride and devotion to one's country.
What forces joined against Napoleon?
Britain, Russia, Austria, and Sweden.
Who started the Reign of Terror?
Maximilien Robespierre.
When did the King of France try to flee the country?
June 21, 1791.
When was the coup d'etat?
In 1799.
What battle did Napoleon lose?
The Battle of Trafalgar.
What new invention killed the former king?
The guillotine.
When was Robespierre executed?
July 28, 1794
How did Napoleon become popular?
After he defeated the royalist rebels that attacked the National Convention.
What is the Napoleonic Code?
Advancement based on your skills, equality for all citizens, and the right to practice whatever religion you wanted.
What phrase is Marie Antoinette known for?
"Let them eat cake."
How many phases did the French Revolution have?
Three- the Moderate, the Radical, and the Conservative.
What is a plebiscite?
A ballot to say yes or no.
When was Napoleon exiled?
1814.
When was the first meeting of the Estates General?
May 5, 1789
What ended the French Revolution?
The coup d'etat staged by Napoleon.