World History Unit 2

Question 1

How did the american revolution affect the french revolution?

Answer 1

France sent troops and supplies to Americas, was very expensive, severe national debt. Economy was failing, resulting in french revolution.

Question 2

What were the 3 estates of france?

Answer 2

first estate: clergy
second estate: nobles
third estate: everyone else
(bourgeoisie/middle class, and workers)

Question 3

What was the estates general? How did it lead to the beginning of the french revolution?

Answer 3

The estates general was a meeting to discuss the tax on the second estate. The first and second estate wanted to follow old rules, while the third estate wanted each delegate to have a vote, and the King sided with the higher class. The third estate was upset, so they named themselves the national assembly to create a representative government. This was the first deliberate act of the french revolution.

Question 4

who was responsible for the reign of terror?

Answer 4

The jacobins, or radicals, led by Robespierre caused the reign of terror. They killed supporters of the king, as they were enemies of the revolution.

Question 5

What are the characteristics of a radical, moderate, conservative, and emigres?

Answer 5

Radical: wanted MAJOR changes to the government
Moderate: wanted SOME changes to the government
Conservative: liked the ideals of the monarchy, wanted very little changes to the government
Emigres: fled France to undo the revolution and restore the 3 estates

Question 6

define coup’de tat

Answer 6

the quick or forcible overthrow of a government by a small group

Question 7

describe the 3 mistakes napoleon made

Answer 7

1. Continental System
   Napoleon makes blockade to prevent all trade and communication from European nations, not strongly enforced)
2. Peninsular War
   Napoleon sends invasion force through Spain to get to Portugal, Spanish ambushed the French armies and thousands of napoleons men died)
3. Invasion of Russia
   After growing suspicion of each other, Napoleon decides to invade russia. Russia retreats and practices the scorched earth policy, leaving Napoleon with no resources. Napoleon wins Battle of Borodino after russia retreates and goes to Moscow and stays there until the winter, eventually turns back and many men die of exhaustion, hunger, and the cold.