French Revolution and Napoleon P-Test

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Guillotine

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One of the seven legal systems created by Napoleon that preserved many principles of the French Revolution in matters of civil law. Also still influences Louisiana state law to this day.

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Napoleonic Code

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The system in which Napoleon sought to "cut off" Britian economically by blocking trade with mainland Europe

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Continental System

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A period of the French Revolution that saw mass executions of any "enemies" to the revolution

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Reign of Terror

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A French term meaning the "Middle Class." Will later become associated with Communist rhetoric.

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Bourgeoisie

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This person claimed it was possible to build a "republic of virtue". He also led the Reign of Terror.

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Maximilien Robespierre

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Napoleon made which of the following reforms in France after he became Emperor? Options: Napoleonic Code, new tax collection method, set up public schools, all of these

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all of these

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The French Revolution ended in what year?

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1799AD

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Napoleon controlled his empire and replaced Monarchs of the countries he took over with

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Family Members

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The French people welcomed Napoleon because…

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