French Revolution
How long did the French Revolution last?
10 years
Who was Louis XVIII?
The king of France after the French Revolution
Why was the Battle of Waterloo important?
The Battle of Waterloo marked the final defeat of Napoleon.
What were napoleon's war's called?
Napoleonic Wars
What was one of the causes of the French Revolution?
Crop failures, loss of peasant support, and financial crisis
How many times was King Louis XVIII in control of France?
Twice, May 3, 1814 – March 20, 1815
When did the Battle of Waterloo start?
June 18, 1815
Who was Napoleon?
Military leader and emperor of France
Who was king during the French Revolution and how did he die?
King Louis XVI
When did Louis XVIII die?
May 3, 1814 – March 20, 1815
What was the battle of Waterloo?
The Battle of Waterloo was a conflict on June 18, 1815, fought by Napoleon Bonepart's army and the Duke of Wellington's army.
When was Napoleon born?
Aug 15, 1769
What was one of the results of the French Revolution?
The overthrow of the monarchy, the establishment of the First French Republic, the abolition of feudal privileges, and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte
What interrupted his rule from March 20, 1815, and June 18, 1815?
The return of Napoleon (the 100 days)
Name one country that helped Louis XVIII
Great Britain, Prussia, Austria, and Russia
When and what year was Napoleon exiled for the first time?
The Isle of Elba, April 11, 1814
What was the Reign of Terror?
The arrest of at least 300,000 suspects, 17,000 of whom were sentenced to death and executed while more died in prisons or were killed without any form of trial.
What did Louis XVIII do between 1795 and 1814?
Wandered throughout Europe, sojourning in Prussia, England, and Russia, promoting the royalist cause
What was the cause of the Battle of Waterloo?
Napoleon returning to France to take power after escaping the Isle of Elba
What was napoleon known for?
Napoleon Bonaparte was known for his military genius, political leadership, and legal reforms that reshaped France and much of Europe.