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What was the Tennis Court Oath?

A meeting that were held in a tennis court and swore that they would not leave until there was a written constitution.

What was the National Assembly?

An estate that proclaimed itself a legislature and claimed it made French laws, but was later kicked out by the king.

What was the Declaration of the Rights of Man?

These were basic principles like liberty and equality during the French Revolution, but did not apply to women.

What characterized the National Convention?

<p>A legislature that helps radicals to take charge and declare France a republic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Sans-culottes?

<p>The middle class that consisted of artisans and workers named after their long pants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was Robespierre?

<p>A radical man dedicated to the revolution and led the National Convention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Bourgeoisie?

<p>Highest class that had no role in government, but were highly educated and rich.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Bastille?

<p>A prison for those who spoke out against the monarchy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Reign of Terror?

<p>The Mountain started executions that created a wave of fear throughout the country.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Continental System?

<p>Napoleon prohibited French or allied ships from trading with Britain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Nationalism?

<p>A sense of identity and unity as people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Congress of Vienna?

<p>Hundreds of diplomats gathered in Vienna to create a plan to restore order in Europe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Great Fear?

<p>When peasants attacked nobles &amp; landlords, robbed grain &amp; food supplies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Directory?

<p>A government board created after the new constitution by 5 men that helped farmers and trade, but was not effective long term.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Coalition against France?

<p>An alliance to ensure Napoleon could not achieve his dream of taking complete control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Coup d'etat?

<p>Napoleon's supporters who forced members of the Directory to give him their power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Civil Code?

<p>Also known as the Napoleonic code, which eliminated many injustices, but promoted order and authority over individual rights, and took away women's rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the National Convention?

<p>A legislature that helps radicals to take charge and declare France a republic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define Nationalism.

<p>A sense of identity and unity as people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Tennis Court Oath

Oath taken in a tennis court, vowing to create a written constitution.

National Assembly

An assembly that declared itself the legislature of France.

Declaration of the Rights of Man

Principles of liberty and equality, not applied to women during the revolution.

National Convention

Legislature that declared France a republic, led by radicals.

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Sans-culottes

Artisans and workers, known for wearing long pants.

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Robespierre

A radical leader dedicated to the revolution who led the National Convention.

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Bourgeoisie

The highest class, with wealth and education but no role in government.

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Bastille

A prison symbolizing monarchical authority.

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Reign of Terror

A period of executions and fear led by The Mountain.

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Continental System

Napoleon's trade blockade against Britain.

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Nationalism

A sense of shared identity and unity among people.

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Congress of Vienna

A meeting in Vienna to restore order in Europe after Napoleon.

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Great Fear

Peasant attacks on nobles, robbing grain and supplies.

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Directory

A corrupt government of 5 men after the new constitution.

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Coalition against France

Alliance formed to stop Napoleon.

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Coup d'etat

Napoleon seizing power by force.

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Civil Code

Also known as the Napoleonic Code which Eliminated injustices, but limited freedoms.

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Study Notes

  • Flashcards containing key events, people, and terms from the French Revolution are defined below

Tennis Court Oath

  • An oath taken at a meeting held in a tennis court.
  • Those present swore to remain until a written constitution was established.

National Assembly

  • An estate that declared itself a legislature.
  • It claimed the power to create French laws.
  • The king later dismissed the Assembly.

Declaration of the Rights of Man

  • A document outlining basic principles like liberty and equality.
  • It was created during the French Revolution.
  • Did not apply to women.

National Convention

  • A legislature during the French Revolution.
  • It facilitated radicals taking control.
  • Declared France a republic.

Sans-culottes

  • Individuals from the middle class, including artisans and workers.
  • Recognized by their long pants.

Robespierre

  • A radical figure dedicated to the revolution.
  • Led the National Convention.

Bourgeoisie

  • The highest class of society.
  • They lacked governmental roles, but were highly educated and wealthy.

Bastille

  • A prison used for those who opposed the monarchy.

Reign of Terror

  • A period marked by executions initiated by the Mountain.
  • It created widespread fear throughout the country.

Continental System

  • A policy enacted by Napoleon.
  • It prohibited French and allied ships from trading with Britain.

Nationalism

  • A sense of shared identity and unity among people.

Congress of Vienna

  • A gathering of diplomats in Vienna.
  • They aimed to restore order in Europe.

Great Fear

  • A period of unrest where peasants attacked nobles and landlords.
  • Grain and food supplies were stolen.

Directory

  • A governmental board of five men established after the new constitution.
  • It aided farmers and trade.
  • Proved ineffective in the long term.

Coalition against France

  • An alliance formed to prevent Napoleon from gaining complete control.

Coup d'etat

  • An action by Napoleon's supporters.
  • They compelled members of the Directory to surrender power to Napoleon.

Civil Code

  • Also known as the Napoleonic Code.
  • Eliminated many injustices, but prioritized order and authority over individual rights.
  • Reduced women's rights.

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