Unit 4 Flashcards
Causes of the French Revolution
–Inequalities between social classes
–failing economy
–distrust of the monarchy
Three Estates
Clergy- 1% of pop. Didn’t pay much taxes
Nobility- 1% of pop. Didn’t pay much taxes
Everyone else- 98% of pop. Payed most taxes
Bastille Day
July 14, 1789
Mob stormed a prison looking for gunpowder
Declaration of the rights of man
Document written at the beginning of the French Revolution calling for rights for all citizens
Results of the French Revolution
- and of absolute monarchy and the old regime
- middle-class gained political influence
- increase the amount of nationalist movements worldwide
Rain of terror
Eliminated anyone thought to be an enemy of the revolution, no one was safe
Maximilian Robespierre
Led the rain of terror and increased power during the French Revolution
Napoleon
Supported the people
Lost his power when his troops failed to invade Russia
Scorched earth policy
Policy where a country burned supplies, food, etc. so the enemy had nothing. Czar Alexander I of Russia used it to defeat Napoleon.
Congress of Vienna
Goal?
Principle of Legitimacy
Effects
Establish security and stability for Europe
Monarchs were restored to their throne
Restored monarchs power and changed political borders of Europe
Nationalism
Strong pride in a devotion to a country
How did the French Revolution encourage nationalistic movements in other countries?
Encouraged people to fight for their independence
What inspired leaders of Latin American independence movements?
Successful revolution in the US and France
Causes of the Latin American independence movements
Social and ethnic inequalities
Simon Bolivar
Led a rebellion in Venezuela
