Pre-American Revolution
American
Revolution
Early French Revolution
Middle-Late French Revolution
Napoleonic
Era
100
Finish the rallying cry of the American colonists during the American Revolution. “No taxation without ___________________________”.
What is representation?
100
The first shot of the American Revolution is known as the __________________,
What is the "shot heard round the world?"
100
How many estates were there in pre-1789 France? Which estate was the largest?
What are three estates, third estate = largest?
100
What was the "Reign of Terror"?
What is the execution of 20,000-40,000 French by Guillotine for resisting the revolution?
100
What were Napoleon’s “New Rules” of warfare?
What is he marched at night, fought on Sundays, fought during rain, etc.
200
Who rode on the “midnight ride” warning the colonists that the “British were coming.”?
Who was Paul Revere?
200
Which battle ended the American Revolution?
What is yorktown?
200
Which French King was ruling when the Revolution broke out?
Who was Louis XVI?
200
What was the 12 man team assigned to stamp out opposition to the Revolution? Who led this team?
What is the Committee of Public Safety? Who was Robespierre?
200
Of Napoleon’s 600,000 men, about how many survived the Russian winter?
What is less than 100,000?
300
Which event occurred in Boston between a rioting mob and British Redcoats that left 5 colonists dead, including 1 African American?
What is the "Boston Massacre"?
300
How did Baron Von Steuben help the Continental Army at Valley Forge?
What is he organized the camp, and trained Prussian battle tactics into the army?
300
What was the list of grievances that the estates collected for the convening of the estates-general?
What are the "cahiers"?
300
What were the three factions of the Legislative assembly and what did they stand for?
What are Jacobins - overthrow monarchy Conservatives - keep limited monarchy Moderates - believed a bit of both
300
Describe the “Scorched-earth Policy” used to defeat Napoleon in Russia:
Answers will Vary.
400
On what date was the Declaration of Independence written?
What is July 4th, 1776?
400
Why was Saratoga considered the turning point of the American Revolution?
What is France joined the war on America's side?
400
What were the three reasons for the outbreak of the French Revolution?
What is social inequality, political inefficiency, and economic irresponsibility?
400
What is a “Coup d’ etat”?
What is an illegal seizure of power by force?
400
Which battle was Napoleon’s greatest military achievement? Describe the Battle
What is the battle of Austerlitz? Answers will Vary.
500
Describe each of the following Acts: • Stamp Act – • Sugar Act – • Quartering Act –
What is Stamp Act - Tax on printed materials Sugar Act - Tax on sugar Quartering Act - forced to house British troops
500
List 3 of the key principles of the American Constitution:
What is popular sovereignty, limited government, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers?
500
Describe the "Tennis Court Oath" & the “Storming of the Bastille”
Answers will vary.
500
Describe the "Continental System" under Napoleon
What is Napoleon stopped trade with Britain altogether in every territory he controlled?
500
What were two major conditions the Congress of Vienna put on France?
What is forced to pay for war damages drew the boundaries of France to pre-1789?
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