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French Revolution 2
French Revolution 2
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10th Grade
03/03/2016

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The new group that takes over, gains Jacobin support, and gains broad powers in response to internal and external issues was called the __________ of ___________ _________.
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Committee of Public Safety
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The minister of justice named _________ (last name is ok) rallied the army, associated with the Sans Culotte, and led the attacks on the king.
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Danton
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In September of 1792, the monarchy was abolished and the French _________ was founded.
Definition
Republic
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Violence erupted in Paris as armies from Austria and Prussia marched closer to the city and people were worried of the large number of political prisoners pushed by Jean Paul Marat. This violence is known as the _________ __________.
Definition
September Massacre
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The leader of the Jacobins who lead the violent time during the French Revolution and eventually being a victim of it was Maximilien _________.
Definition
Robespierre
Term
By 1799 the government corruption had hit its height when a ______ d' etat, which is a sudden overthrow of a country.
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coup
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The irony of the French Revolution when compared to the death, violence, and restrictions of rights was that it was based on Enlightenment ideas which focused on logic and _________.
Definition
reason
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In 1795 the __________ of Year ___ (French Calender).
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Constitution III
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The French were able to deal with the invaders of pretty much all of Europe by amassing the largest army Europe had seen at ______________ troops
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1 million
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During the _____________ Reaction, the oppressive, horrible government under the Jacobins ends when rural peasants revolt due to the anti-Christian changes, no food or bread, and their leader is beheaded.
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Thermidorian
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After the left violence in Paris and the political left fought over what to do with the king, he was executed in January of 1793 by a new, efficient tool called the ____________.
Definition
Guillotine
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The most violent time during the French Revolution (Oct. 1793 to July of 1794) where thousands were imprisoned or killed was called the _______ of _______.
Definition
Reign of Terror
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