Unit Three Test Flashcards
Agreement that ended the War for Independence
Treaty of Paris
What government was overthrown by Napolean
Directory
What Austrian born princess lived a lavish lifestyle while residing in the Palace of Versailles
Marie Antoinette
What was the final battle of the American Revolution
Yorktown
The location of Napoleans first exile
Elba
Wh ruled England during the American Revolution
King George III
What was implemented by Napolean to try to weaken Great Britain’s economy
Continental System
What country did Napolean fail to conquer because of harsh weather and lack of resources
Russia
What people made up the First Estate
Clergy
What were three reasons the French government went bankrupt in 1787
Spend money on wars, King/Queen spent too much money, tax system was corrupt
The Decleration of Independence reflected the ideas from what Enlightenment thinker
John Locke
What group of people lost rights under the Napoleanic Code
Women
How many members were in the Committee for Public Safety
12
Who crowned himself Emperor in 1804
Napolean
What event became a symbol for the start of the French Revolution
Storming of Bastille
What group of members met in Philadelphia and decided to take action against the King of England
Continental Congress
Who was the winner of the French and Indian War
Great Britain
What group took a vow to not leave until they drafted a new constitution for France
National Assembly
Who was the leader of the Reign of Terror
Robespierre
British and Prussian forces defeated Napolean for the last time during this battle
Battle of Waterloo
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Indepedence
Thomas Jefferson
The fate of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette
Execution
King of France at the start of the French Revolution
Louis XVI
Louis XVI called this group to meet to discuss the issue of taxes
Estates General
After the Battle of Waterloo, what island was Napolean exiled to
St. Helena
