French Revolution + Society - Part 2 Flashcards
Where was Napoleon born?
Corsica
In what aspect of combat did Napoleon exceed in? What does that aspect entail?
Artillery- cannons and large firearms
What is a coup d’etat?
a sudden uprising against the government
What was the purpose of Napoleon’s coup d’etat? What did this lead him forming within the government?
to take power over France
3-man Consulate; became first consulate
What three replaced the ideas of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity
order, security, efficiency
What were Napoleans four reforms when he entered power?
- restored economic prosperity
- set up government to control public education
- made peace with Catholic Church
- won support from all estates
Where did the royal family fleeing to? How did they have ties there?
austria- Marie Antoinnettes brother
Why did Napoleon have a picture depicting him with his hand in his coat?
This posed expressed noble esteem and good leadership skills
What were qualities of the Napoleonic codes? give examples.
embodied the enlightenment ideas
- equality
- religious toleration
- advancement based on merit
undid reforms from the revolution
- women lost rights of citizenship
- men regained complete authority over wives and children
Why was Napoleon a great military leader?
- valued rapid movement
- made effective use of large armies
- made better uses for artillety
- created new battle plans for every battle
Define annex
to steal outright
When Napoleon redrew a map of Europe, what terratories did he annex to France?
parts of: italy + germany
all of: netherlands + belgium
When Napoleon redrew a map of Europe, what area did he abolish and what replaced it
the holy roman empire; 38 member Confederation of the Rhine - served under france
Define diplomacy
to force an alliance between nations
Who did Napoleon name King of Spain
his Brother
