The French Revolution

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  1. 3. In the French Revolution, a radical group made up of Parisian wage-earners
  2. 4. Form of government which followed the directory -established by Napoleon-ended when Napoleon was crowned emperor
  3. 6. Young provincial lawyer who led the most radical phases of the French Revolution; his execution ended the Reign of Terror.
  4. 8. during the French Revolution when thousands were executed for "disloyalty"
  5. 12. A pledge made by the members of France's National Assembly in 1789
  6. 14. Code of laws established by Napoleon which preserved many of the ideals of the French Revolution
  7. 15. They consisted of the Roman Catholic Clergy; they received special privileges and paid no direct taxes
  8. 16. the middle class, including merchants, industrialists, and professional people
  9. 18. They consisted of the Nobles; they received special privileges and paid no direct taxes to the king
  10. 19. Radical republicans during the French Revolution.
  11. 20. A combination of the absolute monarchy and feudalism in France; it included the three estates
  12. 21. French revolutionary leader (born in Switzerland) who was a leader in overthrowing the Girondists
  13. 22. an annual direct tax, usually on land or property
  14. 24. A palace built by Louis XIV outside of Paris; it was home to Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette
  15. 25. A sudden overthrow of the government by a small group
  16. 26. Established and led by Robespierre, fixed bread prices and nationalized some businesses.
  17. 28. A major change in government that began in 1789; it brought an end to the absolute monarchy and a start to a representative government
  18. 30. A machine used to behead people; it was suppose to make death quick and painless
  19. 31. A proponent of democracy, she demanded the same rights for French women that French men were demanding for themselves
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  1. 1. French revolutionary leader who stormed the Paris bastille
  2. 2. This was the legislative branch of government that deposed the king of his title, declared France a republic and publically executed the king and queen
  3. 5. They consisted of the bourgeoisie, the san-culottes and the peasants; they paid high taxes and had no special privileges
  4. 7. The social classes in France
  5. 9. The legislative branch of the French government prior to the French Revolution; it could meet only with permission from the king (May 5th, 1789)
  6. 10. Overthrew the French revolutionary government in 1799 and became emperor of France in 1804.
  7. 11. Established after the Reign of Terror / National Convention
  8. 13. A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country
  9. 17. British soldier and statesman; he led the British troops against Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo
  10. 23. King of France, was executed in 1793.
  11. 27. Political groups that agree on objectives and policies; the origins of political parties.
  12. 29. people elected by the voters in a presidential election as members of the electoral college