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