French Revolution & Napoleon Multiple Choice Review
What event started the French Revolution? Storming of bastille
What was the makeup of the three Estates in France?the clergy, nobility and commoners
Who was the King of France at the start of the French revolution?Louis XVI's
What document declared the rights of French citizens during the revolution? The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
What similar document was published by Olympe de Gouges?
What group was known for his radical views during the French Revolution and eventually led the revolution into the reign of terror?
What device became the symbol of the Reign of Terror?
What leader rose to power after the revolution and established an empire? Napoleon I
What was the primary goal of the Congress of Vienna? create a needed balance of powers throughout Europe
What was the main cause of the Women’s March to Versailles? They complained over the high price and scant availability of bread
What was the Committee of Public Safety? (Was it really committed to public safety?)
What economic condition was a primary cause of the French Revolution?
Who was the symbol of royal excess and discontent?
What battle marked the end of Napoleon's power?
What was the Estates-General?
What was the period following the fall of Robespierre known as?
What was a primary cause of the financial crisis before the revolution?
What estate formed the National Assembly?
Who wrote the influential pamphlet “What is the Third Estate”?
What was Napoleon's nationality by birth?
In which battle was Napoleon defeated for the first time?
What title did Napoleon take when he became leader of france?
What island was Napoleon exiled to after his defeat at Waterloo?
What major legal code did Napoleon implement?
Which major countries in Europe formed a coalition against Napoleon?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Austerlitz?
Why did Napoleon invade Russia in 1812?
Which treaty marked the end of Napoleon's hundred days?
Where did Napoleon spend his final years?
What were some of the reforms instituted by Napoleon?
What was the importance of the Concordat of 1801?
What was important about the Battle of Trafalgar?
In what two areas did Napoleon abandon his army? in which of those areas was he forced to abdicate?
What was the Continental system?
Which Coalition was responsible for the final defeat of Napoleon… 6th or 7th?
What was the main reason for the failure of the Continental System?
Who actually crowned Napoleon as emperor of France? Himself
What actually restored the monarchies in Europe after Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo?