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What rights did Gouges claim were the same for women as for men?
What rights did Gouges claim were the same for women as for men?
- Right to vote only
- Right to own land only
- Right to education exclusively
- Right to public office and jobs (correct)
What was the primary reason for the anger of the women marching to Versailles?
What was the primary reason for the anger of the women marching to Versailles?
- Demand for food (correct)
- Quest for entertainment
- Desire for political power
- Request for land ownership
Which statement best describes Marie Antoinette's lifestyle?
Which statement best describes Marie Antoinette's lifestyle?
- She indulged in extravagance while people suffered. (correct)
- She was oblivious to the struggles of the common folk.
- She actively supported numerous social reforms.
- She lived modestly and was frugal with resources.
How did the public respond to the arrival of more royal troops during the political unrest?
How did the public respond to the arrival of more royal troops during the political unrest?
What was the outcome of the women’s march on Versailles?
What was the outcome of the women’s march on Versailles?
What sentiment did the common people primarily harbor towards the queen?
What sentiment did the common people primarily harbor towards the queen?
In what manner did women express their demands during the march to Versailles?
In what manner did women express their demands during the march to Versailles?
What was a significant action taken by women during the march to demonstrate their resistance?
What was a significant action taken by women during the march to demonstrate their resistance?
What was the main result of the Battle of Trafalgar?
What was the main result of the Battle of Trafalgar?
What was the purpose of the Continental System?
What was the purpose of the Continental System?
Which statement describes a consequence of the Continental System?
Which statement describes a consequence of the Continental System?
What role did nationalism play in Napoleon’s campaigns?
What role did nationalism play in Napoleon’s campaigns?
What influence did the Napoleonic Code have on Europe?
What influence did the Napoleonic Code have on Europe?
What event marked the beginning of the end for Napoleon's empire?
What event marked the beginning of the end for Napoleon's empire?
What impact did British naval power have on European trade during the conflicts with Napoleon?
What impact did British naval power have on European trade during the conflicts with Napoleon?
Why did some Europeans view Napoleon’s armies as foreign oppressors?
Why did some Europeans view Napoleon’s armies as foreign oppressors?
Which principle did the architects of the peace promote to restore monarchies?
Which principle did the architects of the peace promote to restore monarchies?
What was the primary goal of the Congress in relation to France?
What was the primary goal of the Congress in relation to France?
Who was the dominant figure at the Congress?
Who was the dominant figure at the Congress?
Which country was part of the Quadruple Alliance formed after the Congress?
Which country was part of the Quadruple Alliance formed after the Congress?
What significant political system was established to ensure peace in Europe after the Congress?
What significant political system was established to ensure peace in Europe after the Congress?
What action was taken regarding Louis XVIII during the Congress?
What action was taken regarding Louis XVIII during the Congress?
What aspect of future revolutions did Alexander I advocate for at the Congress?
What aspect of future revolutions did Alexander I advocate for at the Congress?
How long did the decisions of the Congress influence European politics?
How long did the decisions of the Congress influence European politics?
What did Philippe Paul de Ségur describe the returning soldiers as?
What did Philippe Paul de Ségur describe the returning soldiers as?
What was one of the outcomes of Napoleon's invasion of Spain?
What was one of the outcomes of Napoleon's invasion of Spain?
How did the German states respond to the influence of France?
How did the German states respond to the influence of France?
What form of warfare did Spanish patriots adopt against the French?
What form of warfare did Spanish patriots adopt against the French?
What was a primary cause of the Spanish resistance against French rule?
What was a primary cause of the Spanish resistance against French rule?
What was a notable aspect of the retreating Grand Army described by de Ségur?
What was a notable aspect of the retreating Grand Army described by de Ségur?
What was Napoleon’s approach to the Spanish Catholic Church?
What was Napoleon’s approach to the Spanish Catholic Church?
How did the French forces typically respond to Spanish resistance?
How did the French forces typically respond to Spanish resistance?
What was Jacques Necker's main advice to Louis XVI?
What was Jacques Necker's main advice to Louis XVI?
Why was Necker dismissed by Louis XVI?
Why was Necker dismissed by Louis XVI?
What was the purpose of the cahiers prepared by the three estates?
What was the purpose of the cahiers prepared by the three estates?
How long had it been since the Estates General was last called before Louis XVI did so in 1788?
How long had it been since the Estates General was last called before Louis XVI did so in 1788?
What sentiment was expressed in one of the cahiers regarding tax collectors?
What sentiment was expressed in one of the cahiers regarding tax collectors?
What did nobles hope to achieve by calling the Estates General?
What did nobles hope to achieve by calling the Estates General?
What was one complaint from the servant girls in Toulouse as mentioned in the cahiers?
What was one complaint from the servant girls in Toulouse as mentioned in the cahiers?
What major economic issue was France facing as 1788 closed?
What major economic issue was France facing as 1788 closed?
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Study Notes
Louis XVI and the Financial Crisis
- Louis XVI, although well-meaning, was weak and indecisive.
- He appointed Jacques Necker, a financial expert, as an advisor.
- Necker urged the king to reduce extravagant court spending, reform the government, and abolish tariffs on internal trade.
- When Necker proposed taxing the First and Second Estates (nobles and clergy), they forced the king to dismiss him.
The Estates-General
- The pressure for reform mounted, with wealthy and powerful classes demanding the king summon the Estates-General.
- The Estates-General was a legislative body consisting of representatives from the three estates (clergy, nobility, and commoners).
- The Estates-General had not been called for 175 years, as kings feared the nobles would use it to regain their lost power.
- Reform-minded nobles saw the Estates-General as an opportunity to carry out changes similar to those that came with the Glorious Revolution in England.
The Cahiers de Doleances
- In preparation for the Estates-General, each estate prepared cahiers, or notebooks, listing their grievances.
- Many cahiers called for reforms such as fairer taxes, freedom of the press, and regular meetings of the Estates-General.
- The cahiers reflected the boiling resentment of different social classes.
Marie Antoinette
- Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, lived a life of extravagance, further fueling public unrest.
- Despite her compassion for the poor, her lavish lifestyle overshadowed her good deeds.
- She opposed reforms and preferred to retreat to the Petit Trianon, her private estate within the palace grounds.
The Women's March on Versailles
- On October 5, 1789, thousands of women marched on Versailles demanding bread and to see the king.
- The crowd's anger was directed at Marie Antoinette, who was seen as out of touch with the suffering people.
- The women refused to leave Versailles until the king agreed to return to Paris.
The "Playing Dress-Up" Quote
- This quote refers to Marie Antoinette's extravagant spending on clothing and jewels, which was seen as a symbol of her detachment from the struggles of the common people.
Napoleon's Empire
- Napoleon's Continental System aimed to cripple Britain's economy by closing European ports to British goods.
- Britain responded with its own blockade of European ports, leading to conflict with neutral nations like the United States (resulting in the War of 1812).
- Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812 proved disastrous, leading to his downfall.
Nationalism and Napoleon's Defeat
- Nationalism, which fueled French military successes, ultimately worked against Napoleon.
- Europeans who had welcomed the ideas of the French Revolution viewed Napoleon as a foreign oppressor.
- Resistance against French rule intensified, with rebellions in Spain, Austria, and the German states.
The Congress of Vienna
- Representatives from major European powers met at the Congress of Vienna in 1814-1815 to restore order after Napoleon's defeat.
- Metternich, the dominant figure, aimed to restore the status quo of 1792.
- Alexander I urged a "Holy Alliance" of Christian monarchs to suppress future revolutions.
- They redrew the map of Europe, creating strong countries surrounding France to contain its ambitions.
- The Congress promoted legitimacy, restoring hereditary monarchies that had been overthrown.
- The Quadruple Alliance was established to maintain the balance of power and suppress revolutionary uprisings.
The Concert of Europe
- The Congress of Vienna established the Concert of Europe, a system where European powers met periodically to address issues affecting peace and stability.
- The Concert of Europe was successful in maintaining peace in Europe until the outbreak of World War I in 1914.
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