Chapter 7 Flashcards
Which Eastate do you nearly all of the enlightenment thinkers belong
The third estate
What are a few reasons why Louis the 16th was not that great of a leader
He was weak minded, he would not listen to his advisers, and he did not care about the debt there for the people suffered.
Why was Marie Antoinnette not popular with the people of France
She spent way too much on Jules downs gifts and gambling part of Austria royal family and did not care about third estate
Which state was known for paying the taxes
The third estate
To help the economy and stay in power Louis the 16th wanted to tax who is well
The second estate
The third estate wanted to and what? And because of this decision, what happened to them
The absolute monarchy. They were locked out of the national assembly which caused an uprise.
What were two things that happened because of the reforms of the assembly
The assembly so the church is land and made all church officials be elected
Explain the process of Louis the 16th and Marie Antoinnette fleeing France
They wanted to be under cover, but they brought all their stuff so they got caught
Explain how someone would feel no pain from the guillotine
Because of the design and it was really fast so they would not feel no pain
Who basically came to power after Lou 16th and how did he get there
Maximilian Robespierre. He was elected because of him defending the poorest of society
What were some good things and bad things that Robespierre accomplished while his head was attached?
He was popular for his attacks on the French monarchy and democratic reforms. Was elected to the committee of Public Safety. Had over 300,000 people arrested and 17,000 executed
How does Napoleon rise to power in France
The directory was falling apart, when we return from war his friends urged him to take over. Drove members out became a dictator
What were some good things Napoleon was known for early in office
Set up good tax systems with a steady supply of tax money, dismissed corrupt officials, and sold Louisiana territory
Why did Napoleon get rid of the Louisiana territory
It would give Francis a much needed money and it would hurt the British and it made stronger allies with America
Why did Napoleon feel was his greatest work? What was it
The Napoleonic code. A set of laws
What is considered napoleons only only major defeat? The name? Against who? How was he defeated?
The battle of Trafalgar. Defeated by Horatio Nelson of Britain. Nelson split the French forces in defeated them one by one.
How did Great Britain get past France’s naval blockade? How and why?
British smugglers manage to bring cargo from Britain into Europe. They got through because it was not tight enough. British made their own blockade
What could be considered one of the Napoleons biggest mistakes in war? Why?
The invasion of Russia becauseThe Russians retreated and drug Napoleon in he lost 400,000 soldiers and left with 10,000
Why did other countries resist Napoleon urge to start empires there
Because of nationalism
Who were the five great powers
Russia and Britain Prussia, and Austria,France
What were the three point metternich’s plan for Europe
1 The containment of France
2 Balance of Power
3 Legitimacy- restore Europe’s rules
what was the concert of Europe? What did it ensure?
Early form of the league of Nations. It ensured peace restored on Europe
Describe the three estates. Tell me who belong to what class, what they did, how many people belong to each class, and what percent of taxes each pay. Also describe the third estate in detail using the period from your notes is in the pyramid from your notes.
First of state: the top 1% of the population. Around 100,000 people. Kings, Queens, and mobility. Sales crops back to the 3rd estate paid no taxes
Second estate: the next 1% of the population another 100,000. Church leaders and other rich folks. On 20% of the land in France. Pay no taxes
Third estate: the other 97 through 98% of the population. Roughly 25.5 million people. Super poor and paid all the taxes. Grows crops for the first estate
3rd estate had rights and paid half of their income in taxes.
1) Bourgeoisie- wealthy merchants, skilled workers
2) city workers- poorly paid servants like cooks, and attendants
3) Peasants- 80% of pop was farmers
Describe in detail the rise to power, the accomplishment, the mistakes and Fall of Napoleon
Rise to power – the directory was falling apart. When he returns from war his friends urged him to take over. Surrounded the national legislator and drove out members. He became a dictator.
The accomplishments –set of a good Techsystems with a steady money supply of tax money. Receive the public office jobs because of merit. Sold the Louisiana territory.
The mistakes/fall of Napoleon – Napoleon was defeated by Horatio Nelson and Britain. Napoleon did not get to invade Britain.
