French Rev.I
What was the Bastille?
A prison
Before Napoleon took control of France, he was famous for being a _____.
Military genius
Name of Bolshevik leader
Vladimir Lenin
How long did an average Russian industrial employee work, per day?
11 hours
Washington crosses the Delaware (name of the battle)
Trenton
What did Marie Antoinette say before her execution?
"I'm sorry"
Name one thing the Napoleonic Code improved.
Freedom of religion and improved healthcare
What did Lenin promise the people?
Peace, bread, water
The March Revolution forced the Czar to do what?
Give up his throne
Act that led to the creation of the Sons of Liberty
Stamp
How long did the Reign of Terror last?
What was one bad thing Napoleon brought back?
Slavery
Name two problems the Russian soldiers had during WWI.
Barely any supplies, poor transportation, minimal training
What was the problem with the provisional government?
It wasn't powerful enough to make the changes the people wanted.
Weakness in the British army (2 min.)
Poor leadership, far from home, lack of motivation
Names of both leaders of the Reign of Terror
Robespierre and Danton
What was Napoleon's massive military mistake?
Invading Russia
What was happening in the lead up to Bloody Sunday?
Workers were on strike, protesting in front of Winter Palace
By 1900, 85% of the Russians earned their living from what type of job?
Agriculture
Benefit of France joining the war.
Navy, training, supplies
Name of organization that carried out executions
Committee of Public Safety
What happens in Haiti?
Slave rebellion, France loses its most valuable colony
What was Leon Trotsky famous for?
His propaganda (ability to convince people of ideas)
The petition presented on Bloody Sunday by the workers asked for what changes? (min. 2)
Reduce work day to 8 hours, increase in wages, better working conditions
How did the Tea Act hurt local merchants?
It allowed the East India Trading Company to sell to Americans