Causes of the Revolution
The social and political system in pre-revolutionary France, characterized by inequality among three estates.
The vow taken by the National Assembly to draft a new constitution for France
What is the Tennis Court Oath?
The 1793-94 period of extreme political violence under Robespierre’s leadership
What is the Reign of Terror?
The comprehensive legal code established by Napoleon, promoting equality under the law.
What is the Napoleonic Code?
This movement, strengthened under Napoleon, fostered pride and unity in various nations
What is Nationalism?
The gathering of representatives from all three estates to address France’s financial crisis in 1789.
What is the Estates General?
The symbolic event on July 14, 1789, that marked the beginning of the revolution.
What is the Storming of the Bastille?
This campaign sought to eliminate religious influence and establish secular practices
What is dechristianization?
The revolution in this French colony undermined Napoleon’s colonial ambitions
What is the Haitian Revolution?
Napoleon was first exiled to this Mediterranean island after his defeat in 1814.
What is Elba?
This term refers to widespread panic and peasant revolts inspired by rumors of aristocratic conspiracy.
What is the Great Fear?
This declaration outlined the rights of French citizens, emphasizing liberty and equality
What is the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen?
The group led by Robespierre that aimed to protect the revolution through extreme measures
Who are the Jacobins?
Napoleon’s policy aimed at economically weakening Britain by restricting trade
What is the Continental System?
The disastrous 1812 campaign that severely weakened Napoleon’s army.
What is the Invasion of Russia?
Philosophical ideals from this intellectual movement inspired calls for liberty, equality, and fraternity.
The demonstration that ended outside the king’s palace, leading to his relocation to Paris
What is the Women's March on Versailles?
he revolutionary faction of working-class citizens known for their distinctive attire
Who are the Sans-Culottes?
Napoleon’s government after the overthrow of the Directory in 1799
What is the Consulate?
The 1815 meeting of European powers that sought to restore balance after
The financial strain caused by this military conflict with Britain helped destabilize France’s economy.
What is the Seven Years' War?
This 1790 law reorganized the Catholic Church in France, causing significant controversy
What is the Civil Constitution of the Clergy?
The mass military conscription introduced to defend revolutionary France from external threats
What is leveé en masse?
This agreement between Napoleon and the pope restored relations with the Catholic Church
What is the Concordat of 1801?
The battle where the British Royal Navy outmaneuvered Napoleon's French fleet, defeating them on their way back from the Mediterranean towards the English Channel
What is the Battle of Trafalgar?