French Revolution test Flashcards

1
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A promise to make a new constitution

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Tennis court oath

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2
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What day is Bastille Day

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July 14, 1789

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3
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New body formed by the 3rd estate which was the 1st act of the French Revolution

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National Assembly

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4
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Protected foreign attacks and internal rebellion

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Committee of public safety

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5
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Head of the committee of public safety and wanted to eliminate everything from the old regime

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Maximilien Robespierre

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6
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Known as the savior of the republic and later becomes emperor of France. His empire is the largest since the fall of the Roman Empire

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Napoleon Bonaparte

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7
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Type of government that was later overthrown by Bonaparte

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The directory

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8
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Cut off trade with England

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Continental system

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9
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Known as the battle of nations, largest battle in history, when Napoleon was deserted the first time

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Battle of Leipzig

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10
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June 18, 1815

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When Napoleon is defeated at the battle of Waterloo

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11
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Terror during the French Revolution

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Reign of terror

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12
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What year did Napoleon become emperor

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1804

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13
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King of France during the French Revolution

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Louis XVI

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14
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Representative body for France during the French Revolution

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Estates general

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15
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Queen of France during the French Revolution

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Marie Antoinette

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16
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Known as the sun king

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Louis XIV