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Blast from the Past
French Revolution
Napoleon
Congress of Vienna
100
What type of rulers wanted to centralize power in their countries?
Absolute Rulers
100
Which estate was most upset with the conditions in pre revolutionary France? What did they have to do that made them so upset?
Third Estate, had to pay all the taxes in France
100
What were Napoleon's goals when he came to power?
Strengthen France and restore political stability
100
What was the name of the meeting called after the final defeat of Napoleon?
The Congress of Vienna
200
The creation of what social class made it easy for absolute rulers to gain power?
Middle Class
200
What was the meeting of the Estates-General?
A meeting between the First, Second, and Third Estates to solve the problems in government
200
How did Napoleon come into power in France?
He held a coup d'etat (government overthrow) with military support
200
What was the goal of the Congress of Vienna?
Weaken France and restore the balance of power in Europe
300
New information and understanding during the Scientific Revolution was based on what?
Observation and experiments
300
Maximilien Robespierre was the leader of this period of French history. He used the guillotine to make executions easier.
Reign of Terror
300
What document written by Napoleon gave all citizens equal rights?
The Napoleonic Code
300
What was the outcome of the Congress of Vienna?
France lost a great deal of power and land. Germanic state set up for future creation
400
Enlightenment thinkers valued the use of this kind of thinking
Reason
400
What happened to the Third Estate after the French Revolution ended?
They gained more influence in government
400
What is the Continental System? Was it successful?
Napoleon's plan to cut off Great Britain from the rest of Europe. It failed.
400
What new way of thinking began to develop in countries without independence following the Congress of Vienna?
Nationalism
500
What did Enlightenment thinkers believe the government should do for the people?
Protect their natural rights
500
What was a long term effect the French Revolution had on the world outside of France?
Provided a blueprint for future revolutions outside of France. Made revolutions part of the world's political tradition
500
What was Napoleon's biggest mistake?
Invading Russian in the winter
500
What city the the Congress of Vienna take place in?
Vienna