Mod. Era History-french Rev. 9/3/15 Flashcards
Def.
When the third estate declares to break free from the government
Tennis court oath
Def.
The government of the classes
Estates general
Def.
the new government for the third estate
National Assembly
Def. gave freedom to the French people
Declaration of the rights of man
Def.
The lower class
Bourgeoisie
Def.
The rights for the people (Napoleon)
Napoleonic code
Def.
When the kings got their power back
Legitimacy
Who were the first estate? What percent of population were they/own?
Clergy
1%
10%
Who were the second estate? What percent of population were they/own?
Nobility
2%
20%
Who were the third estate? What percent of population were they/own?
Business owners, workers, peasants
97%
70%
Name some of the things only the third estate where allowed/ not allowed to do
Paid all taxes, in debt, no hunting, high milk prices
What does liberty, equality, fraternity mean
Freedom, equal rights, brotherhood
What was king Louis tried for and how did he die
Treason; guilty; guillotine
When Robespierre takes power in July 1793 what government does he form
Committee of public safety
He killed ________ people and this was called the______
400,000
Reign of terror
What three mistake did Napoleon make before he was exiled
1) failed British blockade
2) peninsular war- replaces Spanish king and loses 300,000 men
3) invasion of Russia- scorched earth policy; went in with 420,000 troops left with 10,000
What were some of the rights gained with Napoleonic code
Fair tax
Banking system
Public schools
Reopened the church
Where was Napoleon first exiled
Elba
What was napoleons final battle
Battle of Waterloo
How many days was Napoleon in power before he was exiled a second time
100 days
Where was he exiled the second time
St. Helena
Between who was the Holy Alliance
Austria and Prussia
Def.
Countries agreed to help each other if revolution broke out
Concert of Europe
Def.
Social classes in France
Estates
