Ch3,Sec4 Vocab Flashcard

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Political/military system where Prussia, Russia, and Great Britain met to discuss European peace.

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Concert of Europe

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Principle for restoring unseated European monarchies post-Napoleon.

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legitimacy

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Assembly of European leaders post-Napoleonic era to redraw Europe to 1792 and restore monarchies.

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Congress of Europe

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Give up one's throne or high position.

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abdicate

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Russian tactic of burning towns and fields during retreats from French forces in 1815 and against Germany in WWII, yielding successful outcomes.

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scorched-Earth-policy

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Type of warfare with ununiformed soldiers conducting hit-and-run attacks on uniformed enemies.

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guerrilla warfare

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Blockade by Napoleon to halt trade between French-occupied Europe and England.

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Continental system

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When a country adds territory to an existing state.

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annex

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French laws from 1804 that influenced modern European and Mexican law.

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Napoleonic Code

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Legislation presented directly to voters for a vote.

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plebiscite