The American War for Independence
All people are born with _________________________ (life, liberty, property)
Natural Rights
Kept European peace for almost ______________ years.
40
By September 1791, a new constitution was presented to King Louis that would model the British ____________________________________.
Constitutional Monarchy
The French people created an entirely new government: a __________________.
Republic
Declared himself emperor in 1804 and established ___________________________.
Napoleonic Code
After victory in 1781, American victory is secured and France becomes the __________________ and __________________ ally of the United States.
First and Oldest
39 German states joined into the __________________________ to promote economic interests.
German Confederation
The King and his family attempt to flee, but are caught on the border village of __________________.
Varennes
Immediately allow male __________________.
suffrage
Won a series of battles against Austrian and Italian __________________ that soon made him very popular.
Invasions
France joins war to help the _____________________________ after the Battle of Saratoga in 1777.
13 Colonies
France lost all the land Napoleon __________________ in Europe.
acquired
Executed over __________________ people in Paris and as many as 40,000 throughout all of France
3000
Marie Antoinette was __________________ and executed shortly after.
convicted
In 1799, Napoleon leads a ________________________, or a sudden overthrow of government.
Coup Ďétat
People have a right to free __________________, even if we disagree
Speech
Wanted to resize the old powers (Britain, Prussia, Russia, Austria, France) to restore the __________________ and keep Europe at peace.
balance
Guided the National Assembly to proclaim France a _______________ on September 21.
Republic
People choose _____________________________ to represent their interests in government.
elected officials
Once in command of all of France, he built a massive army that used ________________________ tactics.
Cutting Edge
The 13 American Colonies launched their war for independence from _______________________ in 1776
Britain
__________________ gained territory along the Rhine River to buffer France (and prevent future aggression).
Prussia
He was captured, executed in 1794, and the __________________________ calmed shortly after.
Reign of Terror
King Louis convicted of __________________ and executed while crowds __________________ in celebration.
Treason and Cheered
Lived off the land rather than weigh down army with __________________
Provisions