Chapter 7 Test

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?