Absolutism Enlightenment French Revolution VocabMisc IMisc. II Final Question

Define Divine Right A 100

The idea that the right of a person to rule came from god A 100

I am the Sun King of France, a shining example of the ultimate Absolute Ruler… who am I? A 200

Louis XIV A 200

I grew tired of the Absolute Ruler in my nation so I lead the Roundheads and Parliament in a successful revolt. My rules for behavior werent exactly appreciated by my country men. A 300

Oliver Cromwell A 300

What are 2 conditions that tend to destroy the power of a nation under an absolute ruler? A 400

Unproductive and expensive wars Weak heirs Overspending and lavish lifestyles A 400

What does this quote mean and who said it? During the time when men live without a common power to keep them all in awe, they are in that condition which is called war… in such condition, there is no place for industry… no arts; no letters; no society; and, which is worst of all, continual fear and danger of violent death. And the life of man is solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short. A 500

Thomas Hobbes Without an absolute ruler human beings will fight each other and society will fall apart A 500

Which philosopher believed Every man is born with natural rights and has the right to overthrow their government if they feel it is unjust B 100

-John Locke B 100

Which philosopher believed individuals should serve the General Will and suppress their own desires also that as a society we create a social contract to maintain order B 200

-Rousseau B 200

Which philosopher believed information and education should be spread to the average person B 300

Denis Diderot B 300

Which philosopher believed Everyone should have the power of free speech and religion? B 400

Voltaire

Which philosopher believed that powers in government should be separated? B 500

Baron de Montesquie B 500

Which 3 groups made up the estates general and why would someone argue representation was unfair? C 100

Nobles, Clergy, Everyone Else 3 rd estate was 97% of the population but could be overruled by the other 2 estates C 100

What was the basis of the French diet for the average person and how did it contribute to the FR? C 200

-Bread, shortage (winter and bad harvests) lead to starvation and high prices driving the people to desperation. -They saw the monarchy continuing to live extravagantly. C 200

This legislative group was created by the 3 rd estate when they took the Tennis Court Oath, they then force Louis XVI to share power with them. C 300

National Assembly C 300

What was the reign of terror? C 400

A period of time during the revolution where the committee on public safety took over control of France And thousands of people were executed if it was thought they didnt support the revolution C 400

This document claimed that all people in France are equal and class distinctions no longer exist C 500

-Declaration of the rights of man and the citizen C 500

Define Assembly D 100

A group that makes laws; or a gathering of a political social group D 100

Define Directory D 200

The backlash against the reign of terror D 200

Congress of Vienna D 300

Attempted to restore unity to Europe after banishing Napoleon D 300

Napoleonic Code D 400

A law code that ensured equality before the law, religious toleration, and advancement based on merit but also reduce womens rights as it valued order and authority over individual rights D 400

What are the 3 essential elements of Absolutism? D 500

Divine right, no checks and balances, one ruler with control over all aspects of government

Define The Enlightenment E 100

Movement where scientists and philosophers studied human behavior and attempted to solve the problems in society using reason E 100

Why did both France and Spain regret forcing minority groups out of their country? E 200

These minority groups were the generators Of wealth E 200

What was the Levee? E 300

Elaborate ritual performed by French nobility at Versailles to gain favor with the King E 300

What was the Edict of Nantes? E 400

-Gave protestants the right to practice their religion in France even through France was Catholic E 400

Why was Robespierres leadership during the reign of terror ironic? E 500

He had previously argued that the death penalty should not exist E 500

Who was Marat? F 100

Professional malcontent who called for the executions of thousands of French people he believed didnt support the revolution F 100

Why did the French people storm the Bastille? F 200

They need gunpowder and it is a symbol of the abuses of the monarchy F 200

How did Napoleon change France? F 300

He essentially undermines the revolution and crowns himself emperor He expands their boarders and takes over many new territories F 300

How did Napoleon affect the US? F 400

He sold the US the Louisiana purchase greatly expanding our territory F 400

What happens at Waterloo? F 500

Napoleon is defeated and exiled a 2 nd time, he does not return F 500

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