LQ 3: Napoleon - Industrial Revolution Flashcards
When did the second phase of the French Revolution begin?
August 1792
What was the Jacobin Party?
A political party in France that believed the revolution didn’t go far enough. They disliked the distinction of “active” and “passive” citizens.
Who led the Jacobin Party?
Robespierre
What happened at the National Convention?
France was declared a republic. Several political parties met to make a new constitution.
What was the Committee of Public Safety?
The executive branch of the new government.
Who led the Committee of Public Safety?
Robespierre, the leader of the Jacobins.
How did Robespierre use the Committee?
He used it as a spy network, in an attempt to squelch any opposition to the republic.
What was the “Reign of Terror?”
It was the name given to series of events in which Robespierre killed 40,000 people (within the first year) he suspected of opposing the republic.
What ended the “Reign of Terror?” When did it happen?
It ended in July 1799 when Robespierre was executed via guillotine. This happened because he started to kill other leaders, and they weren’t going to have it.
Why did many other countries declare war on France around 1792?
The countries did not want the influence of a republic near their borders (they didn’t want to lose control of their subjects).
What did the Constitution of 1795 do?
It made France a republic. There was no longer a king and there was universal male suffrage.
What was “The Directory?”
A 5 man council that held executive power in the Republic.
Where was Napoleon born?
Corsica, from which he held nobility.
Where was Napoleon educated?
In a military academy in Paris.
What were some characteristics of Napoleon? (4)
- He had a huge ego, believing that fate destined him for greatness.
- He was a man of the Enlightenment.
- He was extremely intelligent and a great multitasker.
- He was a mathematician (hence his quantitative approach to war).
When was France planning on invading Austria?
Around 1796/1797.
What role did Napoleon play in the French invasion of Austria?
He led an army to the south with the mission of distracting the Austrian army. His success proved much more useful than that of a mere diversion, and as such, the Austrians asked him for peace.
What is “Campo Formio?”
It was the treaty signed by Austria in 1797 after their surrender to Napoleon.
Due to his success in the war with Austria, what did The Directory do for Napoleon?
They named him “Protector of the Directory.”
Who was Horatio Nelson?
He was a leader in the British Navy. He was a thorn in Napoleon’s side until his death.
When did Napoleon overthrow the government and what did he do next?
In 1799, he launched a coup and declared himself First Consul. The French love him.
When did Napoleon declare himself Emperor?
1805.
What were the Napoleonic reforms? (4)
- Napoleonic Code of 1807 - liberal and equal law code
- Careers open to talent (meritocracy)
- Mass public education system
- Concordat of 1801 - resolved riffs between Catholic Church and French government
Why was Napoleon’s army so successful? (5)
- Personal training - trained in elite military schools
- Flexibility - no dogma, all practicality in warfare
- Efficient troop movement
- Inspired masses with his presence
- Napoleon personally led troops