Phases of the French Revolution
This early phase began in 1789 when the Third Estate broke from the Estates-General
What is the Moderate Phase
This traditional political system was permanently weakened in France after 1789
What is absolute monarchy
This principle sought to return Europe’s thrones to their pre-revolutionary rulers
What is legitimacy
This Spanish painter depicted the horrors of war in works criticizing violence and political brutality
Who is Francisco Goya
This event symbolized the collapse of royal authority and launched the Revolution’s radical momentum
What is the Storming of the Bastille
This document became a lasting symbol of revolutionary ideals across Europe
What is the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen
European leaders redrew borders to prevent this outcome, which had fueled conflict in the 18th century
What is one state dominating Europe
This painting by Delacroix symbolized revolutionary struggle and emotional intensity
What is Liberty Leading the People
The execution of Louis XVI marked France’s transition into this revolutionary phase
What is the Radical Phase
Revolutionary turmoil ultimately led to the rise of this military leader
Who is Napoleon Bonaparte
This diplomatic goal attempted to maintain peace by ensuring no single power became too strong
What is the balance of power
Romantic artists often focused on this theme to express awe and human vulnerability
What is nature
This governing body exercised near total control during the Radical Phase
What is the Committee of Public Safety
The revolution inspired this ideology that emphasized loyalty to the nation rather than a monarch
What is nationalism
Although it restored stability, the Congress largely ignored the demands of this emerging political force
What is nationalism (or liberalism)
The violence and instability of this event inspired Romantic skepticism toward reason and progress
What is the French Revolution
This period saw widespread political executions justified as necessary to protect the Revolution
What is the Reign of Terror
Revolutionary wars spread these principles throughout Europe reshaping political systems
What are equality before the law and legal rights
The Congress of Vienna represents a broader European reaction against the instability caused by this earlier event
What is the French Revolution
Romantic artists reacted against this earlier intellectual movement associated with logic and order
What is the Enlightenment