Napoleon, the Empire, and the Impact of the Revolution in Europe Flashcards
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What is the Law of Suspects?
1793 - Used to detain people suspected of treason. Includes people that are even not seen as passionate enough for the war.
Who were the Indulgents?
Danton Followers. the group calling for the tribunal to chill out and be more lenient during the terror
Who was Hebert?
manipulated the Sans-Culottes by inciting more heads to role. It was an act to try to protect against being tried for crimes in trying to put down the rebellion
What was the major problem of 1793-94?
Keeping the country together.
How did the provinces react to the draft and call for war with Austria?
Those in the provinces are resenting Paris and their central government. They do not feel like they represent the provinces. This leads to all out rebellion to the convention
What happened when the government tried to get citizens to pay more for the war?
No one had no more money and were upset. People that wanted the preemptive war are now don’t want to pay up for it
What happened when the government needed help saving the war effort?
The people responded and helped to make weapons and provide resources and helps the effort
What brings about the Law of Suspects?
The convention responded to try to quell the suspicion by starting the revolutionary tribunal. This makes things worse. The public demands lead to the law
What happens when Brissot changes his position?
He wants to pumps the brakes because of the economy and such. This made people fear he and his associates were traitors.
Charlotte Corday kills Marat and then this condemning Brissots group to death.
Why are Danton and Desmoulins executed?
Robespierre changes his support for them and they are executed
What happens after the execution of the Dantonists?
Fear and terror gets worse and Robespierre’s group is killed
What happens after Robespierre is executed?
The tribunal and the terror ends
What does the army do to attempt to regain control?
takes away the guns of the people in the provinces
What is the end result of the Terror?
1795 – new constitution to try to prevent abuse of power, Senate and house of Delegates created, create checks and balances, 5 person executive branch called directors
What is Babeouf’s idea?
says that the food is not a problem. There is enough food, but not distribution. says that it was focused on legal status, but not reality.
What brings pride to the French people?
The army’s victories in pushing back the Austrians because they soldiers were Frenchmen and not mercenaries
What leads to the downfall of Austrian power?
The army decides to go after the Austrians and Germans gain. This leads to the Austrians to have to fight on the defense against the Italy.
Napoleon Led the Italian army and in a month they are freed from the Austrian.
What leads to Napoleon’s popularity?
He then leads the liberation in religion, freedoms and so on. He negotiates peace between Italy, the Pope and others.
How did Napoleon get into power?
Napoleon is installed by Sieyes
What was Napoleon’s effect on the law?
the whole of French law would have to be rewritten to institute equality. He realizes that the lawyers are not moving fast enough and he pushes them to get it done by deadlines. He releases pieces of the code as it is created.
What was Napoleon’s effect on education?
Education reforms that started the free Secondary education after they pass an entrance exam.
What are the years and titles of Napoleon?
1799 – Dictator
1804 – Emperor
What was the Revolution of 1820?
When the soldiers wanted the revolution ideas in Spain, they wanted freedom. When the king did not responded, it sparked revolution. Spain lost Mexico and other places in South americas for liberation
What was the paradox of Bonaparte?
Absolute ruler and the development of education and societal institutions
