Legacy of the French Revolution and Napoleon

Napoleon claimed he ‘closed the gulf of anarchy’ What does this mean?

• He ruthlessly suppressed all opposition

• He allowed the gains of the French Revolution to continue

• He restored law and order after the reign of terror in particular

• He suppressed all opposition and ruled with an iron fist

Napoleon claims he restored equality for all. Who would disagree most?

• Women

• Royalists

• Jacobins

• The sans-culottes

What is Beethoven accusing Napoleon of the MOST

• Arrogance

• Nepotism

• Narcissism

• Stupidity

• Intolerance

Which explanation below would reflect the ‘dawn of the modern era’ the LEAST

• Democracy

• Freedom of religion

• Fair tax collection based on wealth not privilege

• Inherited titles

Which of the following legacies would the LEAST important for the bourgeoisie?

• The power of the monarchy was limited

• Gaining positions was now based on education not birth

• Taxation was fairer

• Feudalism was abolished

Which of the following legacies would appeal the MOST to the peasants?

• Freedom of religion

• Fair taxation

• A limit to the power of the monarchy

• Ability to gain positions in government based on education

What was NOT a legacy of the French Revolution?

• The poor were not longer poor

• Taxation was much fairer

• The State became more powerful and the church less powerful

• All of the above

• None of the above

Which of the following was NOT a domestic reform under Napoleons imperial rule?

• Established public education opportunities

• Institutes a period of persecution and execution known as the "Reign of Terror"

• Set up a fair and equal tax code that led to a stable economy

• Issued the Napoleonic code

Which event is associated with this image?

• Reign of Terror

• Meeting of the Estates General

• Rise of Napoleon

• Storming of the Bastille

Who came to power in France at the end of the French Revolution?

• Napoleon

• Louis XIV

• Robespierre

• Louis XVI