Napoleon and the French Revolution Flashcard

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Which of the following was a major cause of the French Revolution? The Industrial Revolution, Social inequality among the estates, The American Civil War, The Renaissance

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Social inequality among the estates

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In what year did the French Revolution begin?

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1789

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Who became Emperor of France after the Revolution?

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Napoleon Bonaparte

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What was the name of the legal system introduced by Napoleon?

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Napoleonic Code

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Which event marked the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789?

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The storming of the Bastille

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What was the Continental System designed to do?

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Block British goods from Europe

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Where was Napoleon exiled after his final defeat?

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St. Helena

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Which estate in France was made up of the clergy before the Revolution?

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First Estate

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Which of the following best describes the impact of the Napoleonic Code? Options: It abolished all laws in France, It standardized laws and promoted equality before the law, It restored feudal privileges, It created a monarchy

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It standardized laws and promoted equality before the law

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How did the Continental System affect European economies?

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It led to shortages and economic hardship in many countries.