The Church
What happened to the Church during the French Revolution?
It was slowly decomposed until it was no more.
What year did the American's adopt the Declaration of Independence?
1776
What major world event set the stage for the French Revolution?
The American Revolution
Who was France's general who eventually became the emperor?
Napoleon
At what battle did Napoleon lose to France which resulted in his exile the second time?
Waterloo
What did Napoleon do to/for the Church when he came to power?
He reinstated the Church.
What year did the French Revolution begin?
1789
What oath was taken to essentially kickoff the French Revolution?
The Tennis Court Oath
Who were the King and Queen of France during the French Revoltuion?
Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette
Where was Napoleon's first major conquest where he brought many scientists?
Egypt
How were priests placed into churches during the French Revolution?
They had to be elected.
In what year did Napoleon become emperor
1804
What did Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette do out of fear in 1791?
They attempted to flee to Varennes
Which Frenchman assisted with the American Revolution and returned to France to aid the French Revolution?
Marquis de Lafayette
What title did Napoleon assume the role of in 1802?
Consul (for life)
What happened to the church's land during the French Revolution?
It was seized as government property.
When was the battle of Waterloo and Napoleon's second exile?
1815
What era began immediately following Louis XVI's execution?
The Reign of Terror
During the Reign of Terror, how many people were executed?
40,000
How many men did Napoleon leave with and return with during his Russian conquest?
600,000 - 700,000
40,000
Which man decided to create his own cult towards the end of the revolution, essentially replacing the Church with the "Cult of the Supreme Being"?
Maximillian Robespierre
In what year did Napoleon die?
1821
What did Napoleon introduce to legislature at the beginning of his reign as emperor?
The Napoleonic Code
Who led the end of the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror?
Maximillian Robespierre
What four countries allied to fight against Napoleon?
Sweden, Russia, Prussia, and Austria