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H.World History Exam

Chapter 20

QuestionAnswer
Forcefully overthrew The Directory in 1799. Napoleon Bonaparte
Defeated Napoleon in Egypt and off the coast of Spain. Frederick William III
Decoded the Rosetta Stone. Jean Champollion
Artisans of the Third Estate. Sans Culottes
Name of the lawmaking body of France before the French Revolution. Estates General
Prison that became a symbol of the French Revolution. Bastille
Forced transfer of power. Coup d'etat
Burning fields, buildings, and slaughtering animals. Scortched earth policy
Brief period of renewed glory for Napoleon. The Hundred Days
A ruler whos power is not limited by having to consult with others. Absolute monarch
Compensation that is paid to a nation for war damages. Indemnity
Concept that rulers receive their power from God. Divine Right
Napoleon's plan to destroy Britian's economy by blockading British ports. Continental System
A meeting of reactionaries who planned to restore order and stability. Congress of Vienna
Notebooks filled with complaints written by the Third Estate. Cahiers
A series of accusations, trials, and executions begun during the French Revolution to punish anyone who criticized the Revolution. Reign of Terror
The political and social system in place in France before the Revolution. Old Order
Site of Napoleon's first exile from France. Elba
French law that restricted freedom of the press and speech and applied to only male citizens. Napoleonic Code
A sense of pride and devotion to one's country. Nationalism
A question put before all voters. Plebiscite
A promise by the Third Estate to not leave Paris until a new constitution had been written. Tennis Court Oath
An extremist who not only is against change but wants to undo changes. Reactionary
First Estate: Roman Catholic Clergy-Priest, bishops, archbishops, and cardinals. (1% of population)
Second Estate: Nobility-Wealthy landowners, government jobs, and military. (2% of population)
Third Estate: Bourgeoisie (professionals-doctors, lawyers, etc.) , Sans culottes (workers and artisans), and peasants (poor farmers). (97% of population)
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