WH #6 - Jaden Oh

2. The term used in Spanish and Portuguese colonies to describe someone of mixed African and European descent.
4. Medieval fortress that was converted to a prison. Stormed by peasants for ammunition during the early stages of the French Revolution.
6. Spanish-born, came to Latin America; ruled, highest social class.
11. Leader of the Haitian Revolution. He freed the slaves and gained effective independence for Haiti despite military interventions by the British and French.
12. A sudden overthrow of the government by a small group.
13. Overthrew the French revolutionary government in 1799 and became emperor of France in 1804. Failed to defeat Great Britain and abdicated in 1814. Returned to power briefly in 1815 but was defeated and died in exile.
14. A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country.
15. 1783-1830, Venezuelan statesman: leader of revolt of South American colonies against Spanish rule.
16. Descendents of Spanish-born but born in Latin America; resented inferior social, political, economic status.

1. The French middle class.
3. This was the period in France where Robespierre ruled and used revolutionary terror to solidify the home front. He tried rebels and they were all judged severely and most were executed.
5. A pledge made by the members of France's National Assembly in 1789 on a tennis court, in which they vowed to continue meeting until they had drawn up a new constitution.
7. Radical republicans during the French Revolution. They were led by Maximilien Robespierre from 1793 to 1794.
8. A machine for beheading people, used as a means of execution during the French Revolution.
9. a French congress established by representatives of the Third Estate on June 17, 1789, to enact laws and reforms in the name of the French people.
10. The site of Napoleon's defeat by British and Prussian armies in 1815, which ended his last bid for power.