The French Revolution Pt. 2 Flashcards
Napoleon Bonaparte
French military officer who became emperor of France
coup d’état
The forcible take-over of a government
Plebiscite
a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
Lycée
Government public schools
Concordat
An arrangement between the Pope and Napoleon in which the Pope recognized Napoleon as emperor of France in exchange for him rolling back restrictions on the church.
Napoleonic Code
A comprehensive system of laws, that protected some of the freedoms gained during the Revolution, while limiting others
Battle of Trafalgar
An event that severely limited Napoleon’s Naval capabilities
Blockade
A forcible closing of ports
Continental System
An effort to prevent all trade and communication between Great Britain and other European nations.
Guerrilla
Small bands of fighters who relied on ambushes and quick retreats
Peninsular War
A conflict between France and Spain (who had help from the British.) French troops suffered heavy casualties.
scorched-earth policy
Military retreat strategy that involved destroying your resources so your enemies can’t use them
Waterloo
The final battle of Napoleon’s career
Hundred Days
Napoleon’s last ditch effort to restore his empire after he escaped from Elba
Congress of Vienna
A series of meeting in which European leaders sought to establish long lasting peace and security after the defeat of Napoleon
