18.1: On the Eve of Revolution
A symbol to the people of France representing years of abuse by the monarchy.
What was the Bastille?
This event caused the worst famine in French memory.
What was the Political Crisis of 1789?
The French ruled island in the Mediterranean where Napoleon was born.
What is Corsica?
This revolution contributed to a rapid growth of population and introduced new farming techniques.
What was the agricultural revolution?
Mr. Merriman coaches this sport.
What is tennis?
Had the top jobs in government and army, and paid no taxes.
What was the 2nd Estate?
The sister of Joseph II who lived a life of extravagance but was compassionate to the poor. Unfortunately, her acts went unnoticed due to her lifestyle.
Who was Marie Antoinette?
A three-man governing board set up by Napoleon.
What was the Consulate?
This inventor developed a steam engine powered by coal to pump water out of mines.
Who was Thomas Newcomen?
Mr. Merriman graduated from this college.
What is Rutgers?
Included the bourgeoisie (middle class), urban workers, and peasants.
What was the 3rd Estate?
This revolutionary currency dropped in value, causing prices to rise rapidly.
What were Assignats?
One of the most lasting reforms that embodied Enlightment principles such as the equality of all citizens before the law, religious toleration, and the abolition of feudalism.
What was the Napoleonic Code?
A person who managed and assumed the financial risks of starting a new business.
What is an entrepreneur?
Mr. Merriman's favorite tv show.
What is Shameless?
Owned about 10 percent of the land, collected tithes, and paid no direct taxes to the state.
What was the 1st Estate?
Known as the engine of terror.
What was the guillotine?
Hit-and-run raids against the French.
What was guerilla warfare?
This period brought rapid urbanization and created a new middle class along with the working class.
What was the Industrial Revolution?
Mr. Merriman's favorite singer.
Who is Dua Lipa?
The 3 social classes of France.
What were the clergy, the nobility, and the commoners?
A popular military who had won a series of brilliant victories against the Austrians in Italy.
Who was Napoleon Bonaparte?
The Russians used this military tactic: burning crops and villages, and leaving the French hungry and cold as winter came.
What was the scorched-earth policy?
A pamphlet written by Karl Marx in which he theorized that economics was the driving force in history.
What was the Communist Manifesto?
Mr. Merriman's major in college.
What is Criminal Justice?