French Revolution & Age of Napoleon Unit Flashcards
What was one major difference between the French Revolution and the American Revolution?
A lasting Constitution
What event of the French Revolution were Robespierre and the Jacobins mostly responsible for?
The Reign of Terror
What event first demonstrated that popular protest would play a role in the French Revolution?
The storming of the Bastille
The Reign of Terror durign the French Revolution can best be described as a violent purge of suspected opponents of the…?
Republic
In France’s old order, what Estate did the clergy belong to?
First
What was the Declaration of Rights of Man and the Ctiizen modeled on?
The American Declaration of Independence
In French society, what Estate did the borugeoisie belong to?
3rd
What was Napoleon’s blockade of European seaports & the non-importation of British manufactured goods used an attempt to defeat Britain called?
Continental System
Burning all resources, “Scorched earth” was used by what country to defeat Napoleon?
Russia
Which country was able to remain outside Napoleon’s European empire?
Great Britain
Religious freedom, government positions given to the most qualified, and men were given greater rights over women are all aspects of what?
The Napoleonic Code
What was one of the reasons why Napoleon’s army had to retreat from Russia?
Because they was not prepared and faced a harsh winter
Who was Louis XVI?
Absolute king; he was against reforms; executed by radicals during revolution
Who was Maximillien Robespierre?
Radical, Jacobin, led Committee of Public Safety, used fear to keep the republic
What was the Committe of Public Safety?
Radical group to arrest opposition to the Republic, carried out executions with the guillotine
