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chapter 20
vocab
Term | Definition |
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Old Order | the political and social system in place in France before the revolution. |
King Louis XVI | King of France from from 1774 to 1792; his unpopular policies helped trigger the french revolution. Deposed by the National Convention, he was executed by Guillotine. |
Marie Antoinette | Queen of France , wife of King Louis XVI; she was queen during the french revolution and disliked by many french citizens. She was found guilty of treason and guillotined. |
First Estate | in pre-revolution France, the clergy |
Second Estate | in pre-revolution France, the nobles |
Third Estate | in pre-revolution France, the bourgeoisie,artisan,workers and peasants. |
Bourgeoisie | the urban middle class;merchants, professionals, and manufacturers |
Sansculottes | a radical group of shopkeepers and wage earners during the french revolution who wanted a larger voice in government and an end to food shortages. |
Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen | a document that laid out the basic principles of the french revolution-- liberty,equality, and fraternity. |
Radical | a person with extreme views |
Maximilien Robespierre | Leading figure of the french revolution; he was known for his intense dedication to the revolution. He became increasingly radical and led the National Convention during its most blood thirsty time. |
Guillotine | a device used during the french revolution for beheading people |
Counterrevolution | a revolution against the government established by a revolution. |
Reign of Terror | a period during the french revolution in which the Robespierre-led government executed thousands of political figures and ordinary citizens. |
Napoleon Bonaparte | General;Emperor of France; he seized power in coup d'etat in 1799; he led french armies in conquering much of Europe, placing his relatives in positions of power. Defeated at the Battle of Waterloo, he was exiled on the island of Elba. |
Admiral Horatio Nelson | British admiral; he defeated Napoleon's navy in Egypt and again at the Battle of Trafalgar. |
Coup D'etat | sudden overthrow of a government by force |
Plebiscite | the procedure used to submit the constitution of a new government to the people for a yes or no vote. |
Continental System | the system of commercial blockades of Britain and continental Europe set in place by Napoleon with the intent of destroying Britain's economy. |
Nationalism | sense of pride and devotion to ones nation |
Czar Alexander I | Czar of Russia from 1801 to 1825; after the defeat of the Napoleon's army in 1812, he became on of the most powerful leaders in Europe, supporting the repression of all revolutionary movements in Russia and Europe. |
Hundred Days | period that marks the time between Napoleons return to Paris from Elba, his final defeat at waterloo, and restoration of king Louis XVII |
Duke of Wellington | British soldier and statesman; he led the British troops against Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo |
Prince Klemens von Metternich | Austrian statesman and diplomat ; he was the Austrian representative at the congress of Vienna. |
Charles Maurice de Talleyrand | French statesman and diplomat; he was one of the negotiators at the Congress of Vienna. He represented France on behalf Louis XVIII. |
Indemnity | compensation that is paid to a nation for the damage inflicted upon it in war. |
Reactionary | an extremist who not only opposes change but also wants to undo certain changes. |