Events of the FR
What event is considered the start of the french Revolution?
Storming of the Bastille
Name at least 1 of the five great powers in Europe present at the Congress of Vienna?
Russia, Prussia, Austria, Great Britain and France
Which group pushed for the execution of King Louis the 16th?
The Radical Jacobins
How did women's rights change with the Napoleonic Codes?
They lost rights they gained during the revolution, they were seen as property to husbands
Who was the unpopular queen from Austria? Also called "Madame Deficit"
Marie Antoinette
Who led the march to Versailles?
WOMEN
What was the Concert of Europe?
diplomatic arrangement where major European powers cooperated to maintain stability and prevent major conflicts.
What we were the government schools (est. by Napoleon) of France called?
Lycees
How did Napoleon reform religion within France?
He makes Catholicism the national religion & is religiously tolerant
Who was the popular leader who seized control in a coup d'etat?
Napoleon Bonaparte
A time of extreme violence and political repression during the French Revolution, with many executions by guillotine to eliminate perceived enemies and uphold revolutionary ideals.
Reign of Terror
Which countries were involved in the Holy Alliance?
Prussia, Austria, and Russia
What was the continental System?
Napoleon's economic blockade against Britain, which aimed to isolate and economically weaken the United Kingdom by forbidding European countries under French control from trading with Britain.
At the Congress of Vienna, Europeans got together to reset... what?
European Borders, return of conquered countries
Robespierre
Where did the Third estate meet when they were locked out of the national assembly?
The Tennis Court
What was the main goal of the Congress of Vienna?
Balance of power ensured each other's aid incase of threat, no country in Europe can overpower another.
a set of legal codes introduced by Napoleon Bonaparte emphasizing equality before the law and property rights.
Napoleonic Codes
What were the 3 mistakes Napoleon made during his rule that led to his downfall?
1. the Peninsula War
2. the Invasion of Russia
3. The continental system
Who was the most influential representative during the Congress of Vienna?
Metternich, Foreign minister of Austria
What was the Battle of Trafalgar?
Naval battle fought between Britain and France. Admiral Lord Nelson leads Britain to victory with destruction of French fleet and supremacy for British navy.
What is Legitimacy?
principle that agreed that rulers driven from thrones by Napoleon can be restored to power
What battle was Napoleon defeated at?
Battle of Waterloo - against Prussian and British forces
What was the "Hundred Days"
Napoleon's Last bid for power. He ruled for approximately 100 days before his final defeat at the Battle of Waterloo and subsequent exile to the island of Saint Helena, marking the end of the Napoleonic era.
What is the Duke of Wellington known for?
The Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, was a prominent British military leader who defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. He also led British and allied forces in the Iberian Peninsula, successfully repelling the French and ultimately contributing to Napoleon's defeat during the Peninsula War.