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The document discusses key events and individuals during the French Revolution and Napoleonic era. It provides questions about the causes of the revolution, the establishment of the National Assembly and National Convention, Robespierre's views on virtue and terror, Napoleon's consolidation of power and creation of new government institutions, his military campaigns and eventual defeat, and the goals and potential long term impacts of the Congress of Vienna.

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French Revolution - Napoleon Study Guide

The document discusses key events and individuals during the French Revolution and Napoleonic era. It provides questions about the causes of the revolution, the establishment of the National Assembly and National Convention, Robespierre's views on virtue and terror, Napoleon's consolidation of power and creation of new government institutions, his military campaigns and eventual defeat, and the goals and potential long term impacts of the Congress of Vienna.

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THE FRENCH REVOLUTION & NAPOLEON

What did the clergy do for society that justified their low tax rate? They provided education and relief to
the poor.

How was the bourgeoisie unlike the other groups within the Third Estate? It was wealthier and better
educated.

Did Frances system of estates violate the principle of equality? Yes, because the Third Estate had no
power in government.

Which group within the Third Estate would suffer the most from the increase in the price of bread?
Urban workers, since peasants could raise grain and the bourgeoisie had more money.

Why do you think Louis chose to raise taxes on the nobility? They had more wealth than the clergy and
lower taxes than the Third Estate.

Why did the nobles expect each estate to have one vote? That system protected their privileges.

What results would show that the National Assembly was a legitimate government? If people followed
its laws.

After years of oppression, what final caused the French people to revolt? The threat of starvation.

What do the speeches by nobles imply about the role of violence in the French Revolution? The threat
of violence won support for change.

What can you infer about the power of Louis XVI from his signing of the 1791 constitution? That he was
weak.

What evidence supports the view that the 1791 constitution was moderate rather than radical? The king
retained power to enforce laws.

What caused Prussia to invade France? Fear that the revolt in France would spread to Prussia.

Why didn’t the revolutionaries give women the right to vote? The idea of the will of the people had
become popular, while women’s rights had not.

In what way was the National Convention that took office in September 1792 more radical than the
National Assembly of 1791? It abolished the monarchy.

Who believed that virtue and terror are necessary parts of government? Robespierre

What does the large number of executions among the urban poor and middle class suggest about
support for the revolution? Many in these groups apparently opposed it.

How was the Directory similar to the king before the Revolution? Both were the executives of the
government.

What evidence shows that Napoleon cared about his public image? He kept critical stories out of the
newspapers.
How do Napoleon’s actions in October 1795 and November 1799 compare? He protected the stability of
France both time, first by defending government, then by overturning it.

How did Napoleon make the French government stronger? By improving the tax collection system,
starting lycees and a national banking system, and restricting freedoms of speech and the press.

What made the admissions policies of the lycees significant? Provided opportunity to males of all ages.

What caused Napoleon to reach an agreement with the pope? Many clergy and peasants disliked the
restrictions on the church started during the revolution.

How did L’Ouverture’s revolution benefit the United States? It prompted Napoleon to sell the Louisiana
Territory to the United States.

How does the Battle of Trafalgar show the importance of Naval Power? Britain’s victory protected it
from invasion.

How long did Napoleon’s empire remain at its peak? Five years.

How did Napoleon’s belief in equal opportunity conflict with his method of selecting leaders for puppet
governments? He often chose family members.

What would Napoleon have needed to make his Continental System work? A stronger navy and more
cooperative allies.

How did nationalism affect Napoleon’s empire? It helped forge opposition to French rule.

What evidence suggests that Napoleon was not a military genius. His decisions led to defeats in Spain
and Russia.

Why would the French want Napoleon to return? He had led them to greatness before; they did not
want another king.

How could Napoleon’s behavior be the result of experiments with democracy? Napoleon gained power
because France’s democracy was unstable.

Why would Metternich want to restore ruling families to their thrones? Returning to the old order could
bring stability.

Was the Congress of Vienna good for stability in the long run? It discouraged was but angered the lower
classes.

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