Unit 5: Conflict, Crisis, and Reaction in the Late 18th Century Flashcards
The Romantic movement in late-eighteenth- and early-nineteenth-century Europe was characterized by
reaction against the principles of the Enlightenment
At the Congress of Vienna, a principle that guided the deliberations of the diplomats was
balance of power
Which of the following best characterizes eighteenth-century France just prior to the Revolution of 1789 ?
The French monarchy was experiencing a deepening financial crisis.
A distinguishing feature of the Old Regime in eighteenth-century France was the
inability of the monarchy to carry out reforms necessary for its survival
The policy of extending the French Revolution beyond France’s borders was most closely associated with the
Girondin party
Napoleon Bonaparte’s repressive occupation sparked a violent popular revolt in
Spain
The basic goal of Napoleon’s Continental System was to
weaken England economically
Which of the following actions by Napoleon aided the cause of German unification?
The elimination of many small states and the political reorganization of territory
Which of the following statements accurately describes the Napoleonic Code?
It protected private property and the authority of husbands within the family.
The calling of the Estates-General in France by King Louis XVI in 1789 was the direct result of
the failure of the Assembly of Notables to endorse the monarch’s program of tax reform
The French Reign of Terror is most closely associated with the
establishment of the Committee of Public Safety
The American Revolution played a major role in European history because it
precipitated the French fiscal crisis that led to the calling of the Estates-General
Napoleon’s primary aim in establishing the Continental System was to
destroy Great Britain’s economy
Which of the following best describes the French Third Estate?
The non-noble, nonclerical section of the Estates-General
The main purpose of the women’s march to Versailles in October 1789 was to
ensure the king’s support for the Declaration of Rights and cheap bread for Paris
