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