What happened on July 14, Bastille Day?

A mob stormed a prison looking for gunpowder.

Which of the following best characterizes 18th century France just prior to the Revolution of 1789? The economic status of the peasantry was improving dramatically, The aristocracy’s power had eroded completely, The privileges of the clergy were declining, The French monarchy was experiencing a deepening financial crisis, The participation of the bourgeoisie in legislative affairs was increasing dramatically

The French monarchy was experiencing a deepening financial crisis

Which of the following acted as a major intellectual cause of the French Revolution: The revival of classical art and architecture, Enlightenment ideals of natural law and equality, Descartes’ dualism of mind and matter, Hobbes’s theories of human nature, John Wesley’s Methodist revival in religion?

Enlightenment ideals of natural law and equality

Which of the following is a true statement about Napoleon's background? He was born a peasant in the south of France, His family were minor nobles with little money from Corsica, He studied for a career in medicine in Italy, His family were wealthy nobles from England

His family were minor nobles with little money from Corsica

Why is it significant that Napoleon crowned himself as emperor?

It was a symbolic gesture to show he owed his power to only himself and not the pope.

promoted order and authority over individual rights

The French people welcomed Napoleon because…

he promised to bring law and order to France after the chaos of the Reign of Terror

What do the following countries have in common? Prussia, Austria, Spain, Portugal, Russia, England

countries that Napoleon went to war against

What is the continental system?

Economic plan to strengthen Europe and weaken Britain.

Napoleon forced French culture on conquered territories. What was the impact of this?

Nationalism developed and spread

What was the result of the Battle of Waterloo?

It was a decisive military victory for Britain and Prussia, Napoleon was exiled to St. Helena, The French army collapsed.

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Who did Napoleon make peace with upon taking over?

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The Catholic Church

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Who defeated Napoleon?

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Duke of Wellington of Great Britain

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Who was the head of the Committee of Public Safety?

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Maximilien Robespierre

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What was the name of the new law code created by Napoleon?

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the Civil Code

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How many died during the Reign of Terror?

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40,000

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What tactic did the Russians use as they retreated?

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scorched earth

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What did the National Assembly do with the Tennis Court Oath?

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swear to meet and write a constitution

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