Important People
This individual was the King of France at the start of the Revolution.
Who is King Louis XVI
This Estate paid all the taxes in France and made up 98% of the French Population.
Who were the Third Estate.
Napoleon's plan to Isolate Britain and Subdue Europe through Military Conquest.
What are Napoleon's 2 foreign policies.
This event is characterized by technological innovations and a move away from rural life and a fundamental change in human behaviour.
What is the Industrial Revolution.
This belief held that a king's authority to rule came directly from God, not from the consent of the governed.
What is Divine Right of Kings.
This individual beat Napoleon at the Battle of Trafalgar and the Battle of the Nile.
Who is Horatio Nelson.
The storming of this fortress on July 14, 1789, came to symbolize the end of royal tyranny and the beginning of the French Revolution.
What is the Storming of the Bastille.
This military tactic, often used to deny resources to the enemy, involves destroying crops, towns, and infrastructure during retreat, and was notably employed by Russian forces against Napoleon in 1812.
What is Scorched Earth Policy.
Before the Industrial Revolution, most people in Europe lived in rural areas, worked in agriculture, and produced goods by hand in small-scale workshops or at home. This type of economy is known as what?
What is an Agrarian economy.
This term describes an organized attempt by a group of people to resist or overthrow authority, often through rebellion, leading to temporary changes.
What is a revolt.
This revolutionary leader, was known as "The Incorruptible," was instrumental in the Reign of Terror before meeting his own end by guillotine in 1794.
Who is Maximilien Robespierre.
Founded in 1789, this radical political club played a key role during the Reign of Terror and was known for its support of revolutionary violence and the execution of King Louis XVI.
What is the Jacobin Club.
During his 1799 Egyptian campaign, Napoleon's troops captured this city, but after a plague outbreak, he controversially ordered the massacre of hundreds of prisoners of war.
What is Jaffa.
These laws, passed in the 19th century in Britain, aimed to improve working conditions in factories by regulating child labor, working hours, and the safety of factory workers.
This historical framework analyzes what stays the same and what evolves over time, helping historians understand trends and turning points.
What is Continuity and Change.
This person famous for misattributed phrase "let them eat cake" was born in Austria in 1770.
Who is Marie Antoinette.
Following the Tennis Court Oath, the Third Estate, asserting its power, declared itself this, claiming to represent the French people and vowing to create a new constitution.
What is the National Assembly.
In 1802, Napoleon Bonaparte solidified his control over France by declaring himself this, a move that concentrated power and paved the way for his eventual crowning as emperor.
What is First Consul for Life.
This Scottish inventor improved the steam engine in the late 18th century, increasing its efficiency and helping to power the Industrial Revolution. His work also led to the development of a unit of power named in his honor.
Who is James Watt.
This historical concept approach examines the reasons behind events and their impacts, helping to uncover the chain of actions and reactions throughout history.
What is Cause and Consequence.
This individual was Napoleon's 2nd wife.
Who is Marie Louise.
In 1789 King Louis called a meeting with this organization to address the growing unrest in France caused by the country's debt.
What is the Estates General.
Established in 1804, this legal framework abolished feudal privileges and codified principles like equality before the law, but it also restricted women's rights in post-revolutionary France.
Whst is the Napoleonic Code
This English entrepreneur, often called the "father of the Industrial Revolution," is known for his work in developing the modern factory system and advancing the use of steam power in manufacturing.
Who is Richard Arkwright.
This dimension of historical analysis evaluates the moral implications of past actions, decisions, and events, prompting reflection on justice and responsibility.
What is Ethical Dimension.