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French Revolution AS
French Rev. 10-H
Question | Answer |
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Georges Danton | Appointed Minister of Justice who lead the Paris Commune |
Jacobins | A club for where political groups networked thoughout France and Girondins |
Committee of Public Saftey | It was created to meet the crises that were occurring in France after the death of Louis XVI. This Committe was made up of 12 people. This group was dominated at first by Dante then Robespierre |
Robespierre | Leader of the Committe of Public Saftey |
Reign of Terror | Executed enimes of the state. Guilloten and 40000 people were killed |
Coup de'etat | A sudden overthrow of the government. One occcured in 1799 and Napoleon took control |
Elector | Individuals who were qualified to vote |
Faction | Dissenting groups created by the decision on whether or not to overthrow the king |
Marat | Published a journal and was a new leader after the nation convention |
Napoleon Bonaparte | Brought the F.R to an end in 1799. Ruled from 1799-1815 |
Civil Code | Nost important of Napoleon 7 codes |
Geraine de Stael | A writer who rebeled against Napoleon |
Duke of Wellington | Defeated Napoleon at Waterloo |
Nationalism | A strong sense of pride in ones country |
Consulate | This was the new government the emerged after the coup of 1799. |
Estate | Three social classes of France |
Relics of Feudalism | Privileges for aristocrats that still survived |
Bourgeoisie | The middle class |
Sans-Culottes | Patriots of the French Rev. |
Louis XVI | Ruled during 1774-1791. Spent France's money on war and luxuries. Married to Marie A. |
Tennis Court Oath | An oath signed on a tennis court |
Olympe de Gouges | Wrote plays and pamphlets. She refused to accept the exculsion of women from political rights |