Study Guide Chapter 14
Why did the French people support Napoleon? He promised Peace and Stability Reached a settlement with the Catholic Church Agreed to defeat France’s enemies
List the leaders of France in Order King Louie XVI Robespierre Napoleon Metternich
What were the effects of the American Revolution? Constitution was written Established 3 Branches of Government Checks and Balances and separation of powers within the 3 Branches
Who were Simon Bolivar, Jose de San Martin, and Toussaint L’Ouverture? Revolutionary leaders during the Latin American Revolution Bolivar- liberated Venezuela, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia Ouverture- led a slave revolt in Haiti San Martin- liberated Argentina and Chili Hidalgo- led a rebellion in Mexico
What was a major goal of the Congress of Vienna? Redraw the boundaries in Europe Settle issues from the French Revolution and Napoleonic codes Establish a balance of power in Europe Abolish the slave trade
What was a major impact of the French Revolution? Challenged the idea of the divine rights of kings Removed all feudal restrictions Led the people in Latin America to revolt against Spain
Understand the beliefs of Maximilian Robespierre? Established the Committee of Public Safety Directed the “Reign of Terror” Laws were passed to arrest anyone who was against them Took power during the French Revolution
Understand the impact of the Enlightenment on the French Revolution? Led people to question the divine rights of kings Suggested the idea of individual liberties and rights
Compare Napoleon to Robespierre?