French Revolution and Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte
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These flashcards cover key terms and definitions related to the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte, helping students understand significant figures, events, and concepts.
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Jacques Danton
A leading figure in the early stages of the French Revolution, known for his role in the radical government.
Reign of Terror
A period during the French Revolution characterized by extreme political violence, where perceived enemies were executed.
Committee of Public Safety
A political body during the French Revolution that gained broad powers to protect the Republic from foreign and internal threats.
Maximilien Robespierre
A prominent revolutionary leader during the French Revolution known for his role in the Reign of Terror.
Guillotine
A device used for carrying out executions by beheading, symbolizing the brutality of the Reign of Terror.
Levee en masse
The first mass conscription of soldiers in history, initiated during the French Revolution.
Code Napoleon
A comprehensive set of laws established by Napoleon that revised the legal system in France.
Napoleon Bonaparte
A military leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and became Emperor of France.
Austerlitz
A significant battle in 1805 where Napoleon achieved a decisive victory against the combined forces of Austria and Russia.
Continental System
An economic blockade against Great Britain, implemented by Napoleon to weaken their economy and military.
Napoleonic Wars
A series of conflicts involving Napoleon's French Empire and various European coalitions, lasting from 1803 to 1815.
Peninsular War
A conflict from 1808 to 1814 between Napoleon's empire and allied forces in Spain and Portugal.
Corsica
An island in the Mediterranean Sea, Napoleon's birthplace.
Lazaire Carnot
A French politician and military engineer responsible for the organization of the French army during the Revolution.
Coup of 18 Brumaire
The coup d'état that brought Napoleon to power as First Consul in 1799.
