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American Revolution
What event helped inspire people in France to revolt?
Debt from American Revolution
Excessive spending
Debt from previous kings
Why did France face financial turmoil in the 1780's?
Each estate only received 1 vote, instead of each delegate receiving 1 vote
What issue did the 3rd estate have with the voting procedure at the Estates-General?
They broke in and demanded a new constitution be implemented
What happened when members of the 3rd estate were locked out of the meeting room?
He and his wife left Versailles and never returned
What did Louis and his wife do in response to the Great Fear that swept France?
Radicals, Moderates, Conservatives
The National Assembly disagreed over how to manage France's debt and broke into what 3 groups?
They worried they would face revolutions in their own countries inspired by the French
Why were other countries concerned with the French Revolution?
To strike fear into the French people so that a rebellion would never happen again
What was Robespierre's goal during his reign?
The people of France began taking a more moderate approach to government
What happened after Robespierre's death in 1794?
Republic
What type of government was France under the National Convention?
He held off a group of rebels in the French Revolution
How did Napoleon become a hero in France?
He and his army surrounded the national legislature and forced them to dissolve the Directory
How did Napoleon gain control of France?
He dismissed many corrupt officials and established schools to train government officials
How did Napoleon change the government in France?
He tried to implement of blockade of British ships
He established his brother as the ruler of Spain
He invaded Russia
Which of the following was a mistake made by Napoleon during his rule?
He heard of Frances struggles and wanted to regain control of France
Why did Napoleon leave Elba and return to France?
Klemens von Metternich
Who was the most influential leader at the Congress of Vienna?
Re-establish the ruling families in countries that had been conquered by Napoleon
One of the major goals of the Congress of Vienna was to _______.
They both began losing their colonies in South America to revolts
How were Spain and Portugal affected by the French Revolution/Napoleons reign?
Russia, Austria, and Prussia
Out of fear of another revolution, which 3 countries came together to form the Holy Alliance?
The stability of the countries laws
What did Klemens von Metternich believe was the greatest concern to many countries in Europe?
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