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Section 1: The French Revolution Begins Section 2: Radical Revolution and Reaction Section 3: The Age of Napoleon Visual Summary
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estate taille bourgeoisie sans-culottes
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consumer exclusion
Should all people pay taxes regardless of their income level? A. Yes B. No A. A B. B
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The Third Estate had to pay taxes to the government. In addition, peasants owed duties to the nobles, such as harvesting their crops.
The immediate cause of the revolution was a near collapse of the French economy.
food shortages
rising prices of food unemployment
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A. To get ammunitions
B. To release the prisoners C. To kidnap the king D. To get food
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Members of the Paris Commune began calling themselves sans-culottes and wore long trousers to identify themselves as ordinary patriots.
Why did the Catholic Church not support the French Revolution?
A. The Church liked the tradition of the monarchy. B. King Louis XVI was related to the pope. C. The French army provided soldiers to protect the Church.
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faction elector coup dtat
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domestic external
A revolution in one country will lead to revolutions in other countries. A. Agree B. Disagree
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Which group feared the radicals and wanted to keep the king alive? A. Girondins B. Jacobins C. the Mountain D. Sans-culottes
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Which was not an effect of the Republic of Virtue? A. The title citizen replaced mister.
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A Nation in Arms
A huge revolutionary army defended France against invasion.
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The Directory
The Constitution of 1795 set up a new government, but it was unable to inspire trust or solve economic problems.
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consulate nationalism
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capable liberal
A dictator can be a good leader for the people of a republic. A. Agree B. Disagree A. A B. B
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What did Napoleon do when the British defeated the French naval forces in Egypt?
A. He took command of the French naval forces.
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Napoleons Empire
As Napoleon conquered Europe, he spread nationalist ideas. Inspired by those ideas, conquered peoples resisted Napoleons armies and helped bring about the collapse of his empire.
Why was Napoleon unable to conquer the British? A. Britain had a strong army. B. Britain had a strong navy. C. The French were fighting too many wars in Europe. D. Britain had stronger allies.
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When the French reached the capital of Moscow, they found it ablaze. Lacking food and supplies, Napoleon retreated to France.
Disaster in Russia
Where was Napoleons last battle and final defeat? A. Elba B. Moscow C. St. Helena D. Waterloo
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estate
one of the three classes into which French society was divided before the revolution: the clergy (First Estate), the nobles (Second Estate), and the towns people (Third Estate); a landed property usually with a large house on it
taille
an annual direct tax, usually on land or property, that provided a regular source of income for the French monarchy
bourgeoisie
the middle class, including merchants, industrialists, and professional people
sans-culottes
without breeches, members of the Paris Commune who considered themselves ordinary patriots (in other words, they wore long trousers instead of fine knee-length breeches of the nobles)
consumer
relating to one who consumes or uses economic goods
exclusion
barred from inclusion or participation in
faction
a dissenting group
elector
an individual qualified to vote in an election
coup dtat
a sudden overthrow of the government
domestic
relating to or originating within ones country
external
relating to dealings or relationships with foreign countries
consulate
government established in France after the overthrow of the Directory in 1799, with Napoleon as first consul in control of the entire government
nationalism
the unique cultural identity of a people based on common language, religion, and national symbols
capable
having or showing ability
liberal
broad-minded; associated with ideals of the individual, especially economic freedom and greater participation in government