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What is decrees issued by the National Assembly called?
What is decrees issued by the National Assembly called?
Which country was gained by France through the Treaty of Campo-Formio?
Which country was gained by France through the Treaty of Campo-Formio?
Belgium
What radical group was associated with the French Revolution?
What radical group was associated with the French Revolution?
Jacobins
The committee of Public Safety ran the Reign of _____
The committee of Public Safety ran the Reign of _____
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Who are the members of the Second Estate known as?
Who are the members of the Second Estate known as?
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What revolutionary pledge was made at a sporting venue in 1789?
What revolutionary pledge was made at a sporting venue in 1789?
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What did Louis XVI deny members of the National Assembly when they tried to enter their meeting hall?
What did Louis XVI deny members of the National Assembly when they tried to enter their meeting hall?
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What did Louis XVI's advisory assembly consist of?
What did Louis XVI's advisory assembly consist of?
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What was established in 1795?
What was established in 1795?
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Who is Napoleon's brother?
Who is Napoleon's brother?
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What was the birthplace of Marie Antoinette and an enemy of France during the Revolutionary Wars?
What was the birthplace of Marie Antoinette and an enemy of France during the Revolutionary Wars?
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What type of currency was known as Assignats?
What type of currency was known as Assignats?
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What law allowed people to be arrested without evidence?
What law allowed people to be arrested without evidence?
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Robespierre's ____ of the Supreme Being
Robespierre's ____ of the Supreme Being
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Who did the 1801 Concordat take place between Napoleon and?
Who did the 1801 Concordat take place between Napoleon and?
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What plot aimed to overthrow the Directory in 1796?
What plot aimed to overthrow the Directory in 1796?
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What term refers to working-class revolutionaries who dressed to impress?
What term refers to working-class revolutionaries who dressed to impress?
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Study Notes
Key Terms and Definitions
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August: Refers to decrees issued by the National Assembly during the French Revolution, significant in shaping revolutionary policies.
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Belgium: A country acquired by France through the Treaty of Campo-Formio, reshaping European borders during the late 18th century.
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Jacobins: A radical political faction during the French Revolution known for their influential role in governmental decisions and revolutionary reforms.
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Terror: This term relates to the period known as the Reign of Terror, managed by the Committee of Public Safety, marked by widespread political purges.
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Nobility: Represents members of the Second Estate in French society, who held privileged status and faced significant challenges during the revolution.
Revolutionary Events and Concepts
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Tennis Court Oath: A pivotal event in 1789, where members of the National Assembly pledged not to disband until a new constitution was established, symbolizing unity against royal authority.
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Access: The denial of entry to the National Assembly meeting hall by Louis XVI demonstrated the tension between the monarchy and revolutionary representatives.
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Estates: The advisory assembly to Louis XVI comprised three separate estates: the clergy, nobility, and commoners, playing key roles in the revolution's political landscape.
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Directory: A governing body established in 1795, representing a reaction against the excesses of the Revolution and marked by attempts at stabilizing France after the Reign of Terror.
Influential Figures and Agreements
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Lucien: Brother to Napoleon Bonaparte, involved in the political maneuvers and rise of Napoleonic power.
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Austria: Notable as the birthplace of Marie Antoinette and a primary adversary of France during the Revolutionary Wars, influencing French foreign policy.
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Assignats: A revolutionary form of currency, introduced to help stabilize the economy during the financial crisis of the revolution.
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Law of Suspects: This legislation allowed for the arrest of individuals based on suspicion rather than evidence, contributing to the climate of fear during the Revolution.
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Cult: Referring to Robespierre's Cult of the Supreme Being, which aimed to establish a new civic religion based on deism, reflecting the revolutionary desire for societal transformation.
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Pius: The Pope during the Concordat of 1801, which sought to reconcile the Catholic Church with the French state under Napoleon's regime.
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Babeuf: Known for his conspiracy to overthrow the Directory in 1796, advocating for equal rights and property distribution.
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Sans Culottes: Referring to working-class revolutionaries who played a crucial role in the Paris uprising, characteristic of their distinct fashion and fervent revolutionary spirit.
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Test your knowledge with this crossword puzzle focused on key terms from the French Revolution. Each card presents a word and its definition, helping you to better understand the historical context. Ideal for students of history or anyone interested in the revolutionary period in France.
