The French Revolution and Napoleon

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What new method of execution was primarily used during the Reign of Terror?

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Guillotine

Front

Which of the following is true about each Estate?
The First Estate did not have to pay tax
The Third Estate paid for the majority of the taxes
The Second Estate was made up of the nobility.

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All of these are true.

Front

What did the Third Estate rename themselves at the time of the Tennis Court Oath?

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National Assembly

Front

Why did foreign governments like Britain, Austria, and Prussia invade France during the revolution?

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They wanted to reinstate the monarchy.

Front

A sudden overthrow of a government is known as?

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Coup d'etat

Front

What was the executive branch that consisted of five members?

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Directory

Front

What happened to the Directory?

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They were overthrown in a coup d’etat led by Napoleon.

Front

How did the Napoleonic Code treat women?

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Women had fewer rights than men.

Front

Why was the majority of Napoleon’s Grand Army wiped out in Russia?

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The Grand Army ran out of supplies and the invasion extended into winter.

Front

Napoleon’s plan to weaken the British economy by creating a blockade around Europe was known as,

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Continental System