French Society
Major Events
Napoleon
Latin America
Important People
100

The part made up of the clergy.

The First Estate

100

Took place when the Third Estate was locked out of Versailles.

Tennis Court Oath

100

Napoleon originally rose to power because people thought he was this due to his many victories

National Hero

100

Military leader who helped Venezuela, Ecuador and other Latin American Countries win independence

Simon Bolivar

100

Was eventually exiled to the Island of Elba

Napoleon

200

Paid almost all of the taxes.

Third Estate

200

This was a raiding of an armory and prison by revolutionaries.

The Storming of the Bastille

200

Napoleon thought this was his greatest triumph in domestic policy

Napoleonic Code (Laws)

200

The First Independent Black Republic

Haiti

200

Leader of France during the Reign of Terror

Robespierre

300

If you had a Lord or Lady title, you were here.

Second Estate

300

A series of massacres and public executions

Reign of Terror

300

Napoleon controlled other countries through these.

Family and Supporters

300

Met up with Simon Bolivar to help liberate Argentina and Chile

Jose de San Martin

300

Foreign Minister of Austria at the Congress of Vienna

Prince Metternich

400

The Bourgeoisie, or upper middle class were here.

Third Estate

400

The Original political and social system of the kingdom of France

The Old Regime

400

Napoleon's biggest defeat happened here.

The Battle of Waterloo

400

This South American Country had a mostly peaceful transition to its independence

Brazil

400

Led the Haitian Rebellion

Toussaint L'Ouverture

500

Aside from paying no taxes, could also serve in government.

First AND Second Estate

500

Was a major meeting after the defeat of Napoleon that redrew France's boundaries.

The Congress of Vienna

500

Spanish forces foiled Napoleon's attempts in this, small attacks, battle

Peninsular War

500

The final victory in South American occurred here.

Battle of Ayacucho
500

A radical political club in France that wanted the death of those who supported the king.

Jacobins

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