French Revolution

What event marked the beginning of Napoleon's downfall?

• Peace treaty with Russia

• Successful invasion of Britain

• Disastrous Russian campaign in 1812

• Defeat at the Battle of Waterloo

What were some of the key aspects of Napoleon's Code Napoléon?

• Centralized government, censorship of the press, restriction of individual rights

• Expansion of feudalism, unequal legal system, limited property rights

• Decentralized government, inequality before the law, restriction of property rights

• Unified legal system, equality before the law, abolition of feudalism, property rights

What was the coup d'etat that Napoleon successfully plotted?

• Overthrowing the British rule in Egypt

• Overthrowing the French army

• Overthrowing the French government known as the Directory

• Overthrowing the French nobility

Why did the French army begin to starve during the invasion of Russia?

• Harsh winter conditions, lack of supplies, and scorched earth tactics
• Disease outbreak, enemy ambushes, and logistical failures
• Friendly fire, communication breakdown, and faulty equipment
• Poor leadership, lack of strategy, and weak soldiers

What was the outcome of Napoleon's final defeat at Waterloo?

• He was exiled to St Helena

• His retreat to Moscow
• His capture and imprisonment in Paris
• His assassination by his own troops

Made up about 1% of the population

• First Estate
• Second Estate
• Third Estate

Made up about 2% of the population

• First Estate
• Second Estate
• Third Estate

Made up about 97% of the population

• First Estate
• Second Estate
• Third Estate

Consisted of the clergy and other leaders of the church

• First Estate
• Second Estate
• Third Estate

Everyone else, peasants, urban workers, lawyers, business people, blacksmiths, etc.

• First Estate
• Second Estate
• Third Estate