World History French Revolution p.2

Battle of Waterloo

Napoleon’s final defeat in 1815.

Napoleon Becomes Emperor

Napoleon crowned himself Emperor of France in 1804.

Congress of Vienna Results

Restored monarchies, redrew borders, and aimed to maintain balance of power in Europe.

Mexico Gains Independence

Mexico gained independence from Spain in 1821.

Bastille Day

July 14, celebrating the storming of the Bastille and the start of the French Revolution.

Battle of Trafalgar

A naval battle where Britain defeated France, ending Napoleon’s hopes of invading Britain.

Jacobins

A radical political group that supported extreme revolutionary measures.

Bourgeoisie

The middle class, including merchants and professionals, who pushed for political change.

Klemens von Metternich

Austrian statesman who led conservative efforts at the Congress of Vienna.

Marat

Radical journalist who supported violence against enemies of the revolution.

Marie Antoinette

Queen of France, executed during the French Revolution.

King Louis XVI

King of France whose weak leadership led to revolution; executed in 1793.

Storming of the Bastille

A 1789 attack on a prison that symbolized the start of the French Revolution.