Unit 5 French Revolution, Haitian Revolution, and Napoleonic Code Study Guide

Moderate Stage

The initial phase of the French Revolution, characterized by a push for reform rather than complete overhaul.

Radical Stage

The later phase of the French Revolution, marked by more extreme measures and a significant push for political, economic, and social change.

Edmund Burke

An influential political thinker who criticized the French Revolution, particularly its radical elements.

Maximilien Robespierre

A key figure in the French Revolution known for his leadership during the Reign of Terror and vision of a 'Republic of Virtue.'

Haitian Revolution

A successful anti-slavery and anti-colonial insurrection by self-liberated slaves against French colonial rule in Haiti.

Chevalier de Saint Georges

A prominent figure during the French Revolution, noted for his military prowess and contributions to abolitionism.

Society of the Friends of Black People

An organization founded in France that advocated for the rights and abolition of slavery for people of African descent.

Napoleon's Code

A set of laws established by Napoleon which influenced civil law codes in many countries, promoting equality before the law.

Citizens by Simon Schama

A work that argues violence was a key driver of the French Revolution.

Jewish Emancipation

The movement during the Enlightenment and French Revolution that sought civil rights and integration for Jews.

National Assembly

A revolutionary assembly formed by the representatives of the Third Estate during the French Revolution.

Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen

A fundamental document of the French Revolution that outlines individual rights and the principles of political liberty.

Oath of the Tennis Court

A pivotal event where members of the Third Estate vowed to not disband until a new constitution was established.

Reign of Terror

A period during the French Revolution characterized by extreme violence and political purges led primarily by the Jacobins.

Congress of Vienna

The meeting of European powers after Napoleon's defeat to restore stability and order in Europe.

Dreyfus Affair

A political scandal in France that exposed deep-seated anti-Semitism and division within French society.

Three Musketeers

A historical novel by Alexandre Dumas; Dumas’ father was involved in the Haitian Revolution and served as a military officer.