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Foreign Intervention

Definition

The involvement or interference of other countries in the affairs of a nation. In the context of the French Revolution, foreign intervention refers to the actions taken by other countries in response to the events unfolding in France.

Analogy

Imagine you are playing a game with your friends, and suddenly some kids from another school come and start changing the rules or trying to control how you play. This is similar to foreign intervention during the French Revolution when other countries tried to influence or meddle in what was happening in France.

Related terms

Balance of Power: The distribution of military and economic strength among nations, which can affect their ability to intervene in the affairs of other countries.

Congress of Vienna: A meeting that took place after Napoleon's defeat, where European powers discussed how to restore stability and maintain peace on the continent.

Treaty of Tilsit: A treaty signed between France and Russia, which temporarily halted conflict between them but also led to tensions with other European powers.