Chapter 7 French Revolution, Napoleon, and Metternich’s Congress of Vienna

True or False  98% of France’s Population belonged to the Third Estate in  True

Bourgeoisie differed from the other members of the 3 rd Estate because  They were poor.  They had more political power.  They believed in the ideas of the Enlightenment.  They were fond of expensive clothing and elegant living.  ANSWER: They believed in the ideas of the Enlightenment.

What happened on July 14, 1789 at the Bastille prison in Paris?  Robespierre was executed at the guillotine.  French women marched all the way to the Versailles palace.  A mob stormed the prison looking for gun powder.  All of the above.

ANSWER:A mob stormed the prison looking for gun powder

Which document stated the “men are born and remain free and equal in rights”?  Holy Alliance  Declaration of Rights of Man  Declaration of Independence  Napoleonic Code  ANSWER: Declaration of Rights of Man

Which of the following ideas was NOT in the “slogan of the French Revolution’?  Liberty  Equality  Justice  Brotherhood (fraternity)  ANSWER: Justice

True or False  The National Assembly lost support of the French peasants because it made peasants and nobles equal.  ANSWER: FALSE. Because it took away the Catholic Church’s lands and independence. Peasants wanted separation of Church and State.

Which group imposed the reign of Terror?  The Second Coalition  The Committee of Public Safety  The National Assembly  King Louis’s Swiss guard  ANSWER: The Committee of Public Safety

True or False  During the French Revolution, no one was safe from the guillotine.  ANSWER: TRUE.

Which group finally forced Robespierre from power?  Royalists  Peasants  The clergy  His fellow revolutionaries.  ANSWER: His fellow revolutionaries

Define the word “plebiscite”. Is it…  An agreement  A vote of the people  A seizure of power  A public school  ANSWER: A vote of the people

What was Napoleon able to accomplish during peacetime?  He set up government run schools.  He set up a comprehensive(uniform) system of laws.  He established a fairer tax code.  All of the above.  ANSWER: All of the above.

True or False  The most important consequence of the Battle of Trafalgar was that Napoleon gave up his plans of invading England.  Answer: True

Which of the following did Napoleon NOT accomplish?  A uniform set of laws  A stabilization of the economy  An expansion of freedom of speech  An equal-opportunity public education.  ANSWER: an expansion of freedom of speech.

How did Great Britain react to Napoleon’s Continental System?  It invaded France.  It organized its own blockade.  It negotiated a peace agreement with France.  It formed an alliance with Austria and Prussia.  ANSWER: Organizes its own blockade

What strategy did Czar Alexander of Russia use to defeat Napoleon?  Endless negotiations  Guns and cannons  A frontal attack  The scorched earth policy  ANSWER: The scorched earth policy

Generally speaking, which of the following character traits did Napoleon NOT possess?  Courage  Humility  A brilliant military mind  An ability to inspire others.  ANSWER: Humility

True or False  The most important goal of the Congress of Vienna was to establish a balance of power in Europe.  ANSWER: TRUE

Who was the most influential leader at the Congress of Vienna?  Czar Alexander I of Russia  Emperor Francis I of Austria  King Frederick William III of Prussia  Prince Klemens von Metternich of Austria  ANSWER: Klemens von Metternich

True or False  Prince Klemens von Metternich wanted to create the beginnings of a European democracy.  ANSWER: FALSE. He wanted to create a balance of power in Europe, restrict France’s power, and restore royal families to their thrones.

True or False  One of the most important long term effects from the political changes made at the Congress of Vienna was that nationalistic feelings grew in countries placed under foreign rule.  ANSWER: TRUE.

Can you explain and support your response…  Why did the French people of 3 rd estate revolt?  Do you think the causes of the French Revolution were more economic or political in nature?  Why was Napoleon’s decision to invade Russia in June of 1812 so unwise?  What events do you think led to Napoleon’s downfall?