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WH Chapter 17 Unit
World History Chapter 17 Unit Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why the calendar adopted by the National Convention did not survive. | It increased the days of the week from 7 to 10 days and was not popular with working-class people. |
| Know the 3 people who refused to sign the Holy Alliance | British King, Turkish Ruler, and The Pope. |
| Know the 3 things that caused discontent in France in the 1700's | Growth of the population, Changing economic conditions, and Increasing power of the King. |
| What demonstrated the first real failure of the Metternich system in France? | Greek Independence |
| Period before 1789 was referred to as what? | Old Regime |
| Know the 4 Countries that made up the Quadruple Alliance | Great Britain, Austria, Prussia, and Russia. |
| Who defeated Napoleon and where did this happen? | Duke of Wellington at Waterloo |
| Know what the Reign of Terror was | The effort to suppress (or put down) all opposition and revolt in France by the National Convention. |
| French and Indian War was known as what in Europe ? | The 7 Year War |
| What happened to Danton and why? | Robespierre had him killed because Danton thought the Reign of Terror should be over. |
| First 5 years of Napoleon's rule was known as what? | Consulate |
| Know what Patriots, Loyalist, and Tories were | Patriots- Favored Independence from Britain. Loyalist- Those who appose independence. Tories- Another name for Loyalist. |
| The only state that did not attend the First Continental Congress | Georgia |
| Know what the Holy Alliance was | Agreement where members pledge themselves to be Christian rulers. |
| What happened to Napoleon after his defeat? | He was sent to Saint Helena where he died. |
| Which estates had the fewest people, but held the most power, wealth, and prestige? | The 1st and 2nd Estate |
| Know how stability had to be achieved after the defeat of Napoleon | By settling Political and territorial questions that came from the Napoleon Wars. |
| Which class in France paid the heaviest taxes, but had no voice in the government? | The Peasants |
| Know what the Continental System was | Block Aid against the British by Napoleon |
| Coup d' etat | Seizure By Force |
| Diderot | Edited the Encyclopedia |
| Concert of Europe | International government by agreement |
| Montesquieu | The Spirit of the Laws |
| Plebiscite | Yes or no vote by the people |
| Thomas Jefferson | Author of the Declaration Of Independence |
| Lord North | British Prime Minister |
| Rousseau | The Social Contract |
| Philosophes | French word meaning "Philosopher" |
| Voltaire | Exemplified The Spirit of Enlightenment |
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