Pre/Early 1800s: Europe Flashcards
French Revolution
Took place Before the 18th century , took place because the people were angry (it was during an economic depression. As a result King Louis took action.
Estates General
A general assembly representing the French estates of the realm: the clergy (First Estate), the nobility (Second Estate), and the commoners (Third Estate). Summoned by King Louis XVI for the first time in over a hundred and fifty years
Bastille
A French royal fortress with large stores of arms and ammunition that was attacked during the French Revolution. Hold most of France’s weapons and prisoners of war
Bastille Day
After hearing rumors that the king was planning to force the assembly to close, protestors attack and destroy the Bastille. This is very important to the French Revolution
What did Bastille Day cause King Louis to agree to
Constitutional monarchy: Where a monarch shares power with a government
What country does France declare war on
Austria
Which Queen and King were beheaded because of treason. Which Country did the Queen have familial relationships in.
The King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. Marie Antoinette has family in Austria, the way against Austria deemed the royal family as traitors
What position does Napoleon Bonaparte crown himself as
First Consul of the First Republic of France
Once Napoleon was in charge, he looked to expand France and fought the Napoleonic Wars. What are the Napoleonic Wars.
His quest for power all over Europe, a series of wars. A series of major global conflicts pitting the French Empire and it’s allies, led by Napoleon I, against a fluctuating array of European states formed into various coalitions
What ended Napoleon’s reign, the same as Hitler
A failed French invasion of Russia
Which coalition coincided with the War of 1812 and ended with Napoleon being exiled
The sixth coalition
Which coalitions exiled Napoleon in the Hundred Days War
The seventh coalition
Which Battle ended the Hundred Days war
The Battle of Waterloo
After the Napoleonic Wars ended, the Congress of Vienna met. What is the Congress of Vienna
A group controlled by the major victors of the War(the Austrian Empire, the United Kingdom, the Russian Empire, and Prussia) that made important decisions about the future of Europe including drawing the boundary lines for nations. Sets new boundaries for countries because all borders disappeared after Napoleon conquered.
The Congress of Vienna reinstates King Louis XVIII on one condition: he must grant the Charter of 1814. What is the Charter of 1814
A Constitution drafted by King Louis XVIII of France that makes France a Constitutional Monarchy. Gives power to the people
