Terms
People
Events
French Rev Stuff (1)
French Rev Stuff (2)
100
A social class in France before the French Revolution
What is Estate
100
King of France who was overthrown during the French Revolution.
Who is King Louis XVI
100
An event that took place in France because the ideas of freedom and equality for were NOT being met.
What is the French Revolution.
100
The name of the group attempting to control the National Convention that was opposed to the Revolution.
Who are the Girondists
100
France's 1st Estate included these people.
Who are the Catholic Clergy
200
Another name for the Middle Class in France
What is the Bourgeoisie
200
Headed the Committee of Public Safety
Who is Robespierre
200
A meeting of the French legislature which included representatives from all three social classes.
What is the Estates - General
200
As Emperor, Napoleon re-established a peaceful relationship with this religious institution in France.
What is the Catholic Church
200
The name of the group trying to control the National Convention that wanted more change (Radical)
Who are the Jacobins
300
An overthrowing of a government using force
What is Coup e etat
300
Wife of Louis XVI whose extravagant spending led to France's debt
Who is Marie Antoinette
300
A period in France from 1793 to 1794 in which about 40,000 anti-revolutionists were killed
What is the Reign of Terror
300
Napoleon attempted to forbid all countries to trade with Britain when he established this.
What is the Continental System
300
The Bourgeoisie, the city-workers, and the peasants made up this group in France.
What is 3rd Estate
400
In favor of making wide-ranging changes
What is Radical
400
Rose to power in France due to many great military defeats. Eventually exiled to St. Helen's where he died.
Who is Napoleon
400
An organization set up to impose harsh steps against anyone opposed to the revolution.
What is the Committee of Public Safety
400
Napoleon's final defeat before being exiled to St. Helen's happened at this location.
What is Waterloo
400
Napoleon lost close to 500,000 soldiers in his attempt to attack this country.
What is Russia
500
A strong desire for self-rule
What is Nationalism
500
Credited with creating a more humane way of executing those opposed to the Revolution.
Who is Dr. Joseph Guillotine
500
Napoleon crowned himself this in 1804
What is Emperor
500
France's 2nd Estate included these people.
Who are the Nobles
500
The location of the meeting between Louis XVI and the 1st and 2nd Estates to discuss France's problems.
What is the Hall of Mirrors
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