Coup d'État A sudden overthrow of the government by force. Continental Congress First united government system in the colonies Committee of Public Safety Led by Robespierre to protect the revolution. Nationalism People’s loyalty to their nation, not kings. Restoring Monarchies Put kings back on their thrones for stability. Federation A system where states share power with a strong central government. Scorched Earth Tactics Military strategy of destroying resources to hinder the enemy. Articles of Confederation First sort of constitution in the U.S. Congress of Vienna Meeting to restore peace after Napoleon. Confederation A union of states with a weak central government. Storming of the Bastille Start of the revolution (1789). Colonialism European powers expanded overseas after "peace" in Europe. Old Regime Social order before the revolution: 3 estates. Liberalism Focus on individual rights, limited government, and free markets. Continental System Blocked European trade with Britain. Bill of Rights First 10 amendments protecting individual rights. Execution of King Louis XVI Event that ended the French monarchy (1793). Napoleonic Code Napoleon’s legal reforms promoting equality. Free! Concert of Europe Regular meetings to maintain peace. Robespierre Leader during the French Revolution, known for the Reign of Terror. Balance of Power Prevented any one country from dominating. Pax Britannica A period of British global dominance and peace (1815–1914). Tennis Court Oath A vow to create a French constitution. Estates General Meeting to solve financial crisis, Third Estate ignored. Seven Years' War War that caused Britain’s debt and new taxes. Coalition Wars A series of wars where European powers united against Napoleon. Declaration of Independence Declared freedom from Britain (1776). Invasion of Russia This marked the fall of Napoleon Conservatism Emphasizes tradition, social hierarchy, and gradual change. "No Taxation Without Representation" Slogan: Colonists demanded a say in Parliament. Principle of Intervention Great powers can intervene to stop revolutions and restore monarchies. Reign of Terror A period of mass executions to stop threats to the revolution. U.S. Constitution Replaced the Articles of Cofederation, created federal government. Declaration of the Rights of Man Declared equality and rights for all men in France. Coup d'État A sudden overthrow of the government by force. Continental Congress First united government system in the colonies Committee of Public Safety Led by Robespierre to protect the revolution. Nationalism People’s loyalty to their nation, not kings. Restoring Monarchies Put kings back on their thrones for stability. Federation A system where states share power with a strong central government. Scorched Earth Tactics Military strategy of destroying resources to hinder the enemy. Articles of Confederation First sort of constitution in the U.S. Congress of Vienna Meeting to restore peace after Napoleon. Confederation A union of states with a weak central government. Storming of the Bastille Start of the revolution (1789). Colonialism European powers expanded overseas after "peace" in Europe. Old Regime Social order before the revolution: 3 estates. Liberalism Focus on individual rights, limited government, and free markets. Continental System Blocked European trade with Britain. Bill of Rights First 10 amendments protecting individual rights. Execution of King Louis XVI Event that ended the French monarchy (1793). Napoleonic Code Napoleon’s legal reforms promoting equality. Free! Concert of Europe Regular meetings to maintain peace. Robespierre Leader during the French Revolution, known for the Reign of Terror. Balance of Power Prevented any one country from dominating. Pax Britannica A period of British global dominance and peace (1815–1914). Tennis Court Oath A vow to create a French constitution. Estates General Meeting to solve financial crisis, Third Estate ignored. Seven Years' War War that caused Britain’s debt and new taxes. Coalition Wars A series of wars where European powers united against Napoleon. Declaration of Independence Declared freedom from Britain (1776). Invasion of Russia This marked the fall of Napoleon Conservatism Emphasizes tradition, social hierarchy, and gradual change. "No Taxation Without Representation" Slogan: Colonists demanded a say in Parliament. Principle of Intervention Great powers can intervene to stop revolutions and restore monarchies. Reign of Terror A period of mass executions to stop threats to the revolution. U.S. Constitution Replaced the Articles of Cofederation, created federal government. Declaration of the Rights of Man Declared equality and rights for all men in France.
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A sudden overthrow of the government by force.
First united government system in the colonies
Led by Robespierre to protect the revolution.
People’s loyalty to their nation, not kings.
Put kings back on their thrones for stability.
A system where states share power with a strong central government.
Military strategy of destroying resources to hinder the enemy.
First sort of constitution in the U.S.
Meeting to restore peace after Napoleon.
A union of states with a weak central government.
Start of the revolution (1789).
European powers expanded overseas after "peace" in Europe.
Social order before the revolution: 3 estates.
Focus on individual rights, limited government, and free markets.
Blocked European trade with Britain.
First 10 amendments protecting individual rights.
Event that ended the French monarchy (1793).
Napoleon’s legal reforms promoting equality.
Free!
Regular meetings to maintain peace.
Leader during the French Revolution, known for the Reign of Terror.
Prevented any one country from dominating.
A period of British global dominance and peace (1815–1914).
A vow to create a French constitution.
Meeting to solve financial crisis, Third Estate ignored.
War that caused Britain’s debt and new taxes.
A series of wars where European powers united against Napoleon.
Declared freedom from Britain (1776).
This marked the fall of Napoleon
Emphasizes tradition, social hierarchy, and gradual change.
Slogan: Colonists demanded a say in Parliament.
Great powers can intervene to stop revolutions and restore monarchies.
A period of mass executions to stop threats to the revolution.
Replaced the Articles of Cofederation, created federal government.
Declared equality and rights for all men in France.
