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The document discusses the French Revolution of 1789. It summarizes that the revolution was a mass uprising of the French people against the dictatorial and oppressive policies of the monarchial government. It then provides background details on the political, social, and economic conditions in France prior to the revolution, including that society was divided into three estates with an absolute monarchy governing and the Third Estate (common people) facing inequality, high taxes, and no political voice.
French society on the eve of the revolution was divided into three estates: the First Estate consisted of the clergy who owned 10% of the land and collected taxes but paid none; the Second Estate was the nobility who held top government, military, and church jobs but had financial difficulties; the Third Estate was vastly diverse, ranging from the bourgeoisie to peasants to urban workers, and resented the privileges of the first two estates, questioning why they should benefit at their expense.
The document provides historical context on British policies towards the American colonies between 1765-1773 that increased tensions and ultimately led to the American Revolution. It describes laws like the Quartering Act of 1765, which required colonists to house British soldiers, and the Townshend Acts of 1767 that placed new taxes on imports. It also discusses key events that mobilized colonial resistance such as the Boston Massacre of 1770 and the Boston Tea Party of 1773, where colonists boarded British ships and dumped tea into the harbor to protest new tea taxes. Overall, the document outlines the series of measures by the British parliament to raise revenue from the colonies and exert greater control that angered colonists and prompted the growing independence
The document summarizes several key events leading up to the American Revolution between 1754-1774:
1) The French and Indian War (1754-1763) removed European rivals from North America and led to new British taxes to pay war debts, straining the relationship between Britain and its colonies.
2) The Sugar Act (1764) and Stamp Act (1765) were the first direct taxes imposed by Britain on the colonies, sparking protests and boycotts by American patriots like James Otis.
3) The Townshend Acts (1767) imposed new taxes on goods imported into the colonies, renewing tensions, while the Boston Massacre (1770) further
The document discusses worker's movements from medieval guilds to modern trade unions. It then covers the transition from traditional economies to capitalism through events like enclosures and the industrial revolution. This led to the rise of the working class and contradictions within the capitalist system like crises of overproduction. The document analyzes how imperialism, colonialism and slavery were integral to the development of capitalism on a global scale.
The document provides background information on key events and figures of the French Revolution from the late 1700s. It summarizes the social inequalities under the Ancien Regime that divided French society into estates and led to resentment. As economic issues mounted and Enlightenment ideas spread, various groups opposed the monarchy and absolute rule, leading to revolutionary unrest and the overthrow of the king. Key events included storming of the Bastille prison and the establishment of a republic. The revolution then grew more radical under figures like Robespierre before moderating again under Napoleon, who crowned himself emperor.
This document summarizes several important colonial documents that influenced the development of self-government in the American colonies:
The First Virginia Charter granted the Virginia Company authority to govern its own colony, setting a precedent where the king delegated power to others. The Mayflower Compact established the first governing agreement and basis for law in the Plymouth colony. The Charter of the Massachusetts Bay Colony allowed Puritans to control the colony by bringing the charter with them from England. The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut established the first written constitution and the idea that governmental authority comes from the consent of the people, not outside powers like the king. Finally, the Maryland Toleration Act protected freedom of religion by allowing Catholics to practice without persecution.
The document provides details on the key events that led up to the Revolutionary War between the American colonies and Great Britain. It describes how Britain gained territory in North America after the French and Indian War, but this created conflicts over land use with Native Americans. It then outlines the various Acts passed by Britain to tax the colonies, such as the Stamp Act, Townshend Acts, and Intolerable Acts, which angered the colonists. This led to protests, boycotts, and confrontations like the Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party. In response, the colonists organized the Continental Congress to unite the colonies against Britain and prepare for war.
The document discusses the French Revolution of 1789. It summarizes that the revolution was a mass uprising of the French people against the dictatorial and oppressive policies of the monarchial government. It then provides background details on the political, social, and economic conditions in France prior to the revolution, including that society was divided into three estates with an absolute monarchy governing and the Third Estate (common people) facing inequality, high taxes, and no political voice.
French society on the eve of the revolution was divided into three estates: the First Estate consisted of the clergy who owned 10% of the land and collected taxes but paid none; the Second Estate was the nobility who held top government, military, and church jobs but had financial difficulties; the Third Estate was vastly diverse, ranging from the bourgeoisie to peasants to urban workers, and resented the privileges of the first two estates, questioning why they should benefit at their expense.
The document provides historical context on British policies towards the American colonies between 1765-1773 that increased tensions and ultimately led to the American Revolution. It describes laws like the Quartering Act of 1765, which required colonists to house British soldiers, and the Townshend Acts of 1767 that placed new taxes on imports. It also discusses key events that mobilized colonial resistance such as the Boston Massacre of 1770 and the Boston Tea Party of 1773, where colonists boarded British ships and dumped tea into the harbor to protest new tea taxes. Overall, the document outlines the series of measures by the British parliament to raise revenue from the colonies and exert greater control that angered colonists and prompted the growing independence
The document summarizes several key events leading up to the American Revolution between 1754-1774:
1) The French and Indian War (1754-1763) removed European rivals from North America and led to new British taxes to pay war debts, straining the relationship between Britain and its colonies.
2) The Sugar Act (1764) and Stamp Act (1765) were the first direct taxes imposed by Britain on the colonies, sparking protests and boycotts by American patriots like James Otis.
3) The Townshend Acts (1767) imposed new taxes on goods imported into the colonies, renewing tensions, while the Boston Massacre (1770) further
The document discusses worker's movements from medieval guilds to modern trade unions. It then covers the transition from traditional economies to capitalism through events like enclosures and the industrial revolution. This led to the rise of the working class and contradictions within the capitalist system like crises of overproduction. The document analyzes how imperialism, colonialism and slavery were integral to the development of capitalism on a global scale.
The document provides background information on key events and figures of the French Revolution from the late 1700s. It summarizes the social inequalities under the Ancien Regime that divided French society into estates and led to resentment. As economic issues mounted and Enlightenment ideas spread, various groups opposed the monarchy and absolute rule, leading to revolutionary unrest and the overthrow of the king. Key events included storming of the Bastille prison and the establishment of a republic. The revolution then grew more radical under figures like Robespierre before moderating again under Napoleon, who crowned himself emperor.
This document summarizes several important colonial documents that influenced the development of self-government in the American colonies:
The First Virginia Charter granted the Virginia Company authority to govern its own colony, setting a precedent where the king delegated power to others. The Mayflower Compact established the first governing agreement and basis for law in the Plymouth colony. The Charter of the Massachusetts Bay Colony allowed Puritans to control the colony by bringing the charter with them from England. The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut established the first written constitution and the idea that governmental authority comes from the consent of the people, not outside powers like the king. Finally, the Maryland Toleration Act protected freedom of religion by allowing Catholics to practice without persecution.
The document provides details on the key events that led up to the Revolutionary War between the American colonies and Great Britain. It describes how Britain gained territory in North America after the French and Indian War, but this created conflicts over land use with Native Americans. It then outlines the various Acts passed by Britain to tax the colonies, such as the Stamp Act, Townshend Acts, and Intolerable Acts, which angered the colonists. This led to protests, boycotts, and confrontations like the Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party. In response, the colonists organized the Continental Congress to unite the colonies against Britain and prepare for war.
This document provides a chronological overview of major events in the unofficial history of the United States from 1494 to 1789. It covers early European exploration and colonization of North America, the establishment of the original 13 colonies, key events leading up to the American Revolution, the Revolution itself, the formation of the Articles of Confederation, and the drafting and ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
The origins of the American Revolution can be traced back to the loosening of ties between the British colonies in North America and England in the early 18th century. This was due to Parliament gaining more power over the empire while the King's power diminished. Further strain was placed on colonial ties following the French and Indian War from 1750-1760, after which the British imposed new mercantilist trade policies like the Sugar Act of 1764 and Stamp Act of 1765 to raise revenue from the colonies. These acts antagonized colonists by taxing them without their consent or representation in Parliament, sparking widespread protest and fueling the growing colonial movement for independence.
The document summarizes the notable contributions of several medieval European monarchs, including William the Conqueror of England who conducted the Domesday Book census; Henry II of England who broadened the royal justice system and began the jury system; John of England who signed the Magna Carta limiting monarchal power; and Edward I of England who created the Model Parliament establishing the bicameral legislature. In France, Hugh Capet increased royal power and made the throne hereditary founding the Capetian Dynasty, while Philip Augustus expanded royal lands and organized a standing army and national tax. Louis IX of France centralized the monarchy through expanded royal courts and ending serfdom. Philip IV of France established the Estates General
The document outlines the growing unrest and movement towards revolution in the American colonies between 1764-1770. It describes several Acts passed by Parliament to raise revenue from the colonies through taxes, which angered many colonists and led to organized protests. This included non-importation agreements to boycott British goods. While the Stamp Act was repealed in 1766, the Declaratory Act affirmed Parliament's power to legislate for the colonies. Further taxes in the Townshend Acts renewed protests, though most were later repealed due to their economic impact except for the tax on tea. Escalating tensions over taxation and representation would eventually lead to the American Revolution.
The French Revolution was caused by financial troubles, poor harvests, and resentment against the privileged classes and absolute monarchy. It led to the storming of the Bastille, the Great Fear peasant uprising, and the establishment of a constitutional monarchy. However, further unrest and conflict with other European nations led to the abolition of the monarchy and the rise of radical Jacobin rule, mass executions during the Reign of Terror, and the rise to power of Napoleon Bonaparte.
The French Revolution lasted from 1789 to 1799, transforming France from a monarchy ruled by King Louis XVI to a republic. This period saw the establishment of a constitutional monarchy followed by increasingly radical governments under Robespierre and the Directory. Napoleon Bonaparte rose to power as a military leader, becoming the emperor of France, though the nations he conquered resented French rule and rebelled.
The document summarizes key events and political bodies during the French Revolution from 1789 to 1799. It describes the formation of the National Constituent Assembly after the Tennis Court Oath in 1789, the storming of the Bastille, and the selling of church land. It then provides timelines and descriptions of the Legislative Assembly from 1791-1792, the National Convention from 1792-1795 which declared France a republic and executed the king, and the Directory which gained power in 1795 and marked the end of the Revolution.
French revolution- Class 9 (Full therory in less words)Ankush Singh
The document provides an overview of the French Revolution from the late 18th century society through the establishment of a republic. It describes the unequal estates system and tax burden on the Third Estate that led to unrest. Key events that sparked the revolution included the Tennis Court Oath where the Third Estate declared itself the National Assembly, and the storming of the Bastille prison in Paris. The National Assembly abolished feudalism and established a constitutional monarchy, limiting the king's powers. It also adopted the Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen establishing principles of liberty, equality and resistance to oppression. As unrest continued, the monarchy was abolished and France became a republic in 1792.
The document discusses several topics related to European history:
1) The Vikings who invaded Britain in the early medieval period were of Germanic ethnic origin.
2) Under the feudal system, a fief was a type of land grant given to vassals by lords.
3) A tithe was a mandatory payment made to priests.
4) The word "lay" in the term "lay investiture" refers to people who were not members of the clergy.
5) The key forces holding medieval feudal society together included a system of mutual social and legal obligations between lords and vassals as well as the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Victory in the Seven Years' War left Britain with a large empire in North America but also a large debt, leading the British government to try to shift some of the financial burden to the colonies through new taxes like the Stamp Act and Townshend Acts. This exacerbated tensions between the colonies and Britain by reinforcing American political identity and exposing irreconcilable differences over political principles of taxation and representation, laying the groundwork for the American Revolution.
The document summarizes key events leading up to and during the Revolutionary War between the American colonies and Great Britain from 1763-1783. It outlines imperial actions by Britain that increased taxation of the colonies, such as the Stamp Act and Townshend Acts, as well as colonial reactions including boycotts and the Sons of Liberty movement. Major events included the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, and the battles of Lexington and Concord which marked the beginning of the armed conflict. The Battle of Saratoga in 1777 was a major turning point that led France to enter the war in support of the Americans.
The document provides background information on the Haitian Revolution by defining key terms, describing the colonial history of Hispaniola and St. Domingue, and examining Haitian society and economics before the revolution. It notes that St. Domingue was a wealthy French colony on Hispaniola populated by white colonists, free people of color, and enslaved Africans in a stratified social hierarchy. Tensions rose due to oppression of slaves and free people of color, restrictions on trade, and inspiration from the French Revolution, which helped spark the Haitian Revolution to overthrow the colonial government in 1804.
PowerPoint on The French Revolution for Grade 9
View via Google Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1QSSlLjv8FrktifGbsr4sKu6FWsFtKJhvvUUwXUcSuK0/edit?usp=sharing
Hope it is helpful!
His 102 chapter 21 romanticism, revolution, repression -nation building in th...dcyw1112
This document provides an overview of Romanticism, revolution, and repression in Europe between 1830 and 1871. It discusses the rise of Romantic politics in the 1830s focusing on liberty, history, and nationalism. The document then covers the revolutions of 1830 including those in France, Belgium, and Poland as well as reform movements in Britain. It discusses the events of 1848 including revolutions in France and the rise of German nationalism. Finally, it provides context on the period between 1848 and 1871 focusing on nationalism, nation-building, political reform, and the unification of Italy and Germany.
- The Haitian Revolution began in 1791 as a slave rebellion against French colonial rule led by Toussaint L'Ouverture. It proved highly successful, overthrowing the brutal slave system and establishing the first black republic in 1804.
- However, Haiti's victory came at great cost after years of war. The country was left with a devastated agriculture system, no formal economy or education, and deep instability that allowed dictatorial rule.
- While Haiti achieved the remarkable feat of being the first free black nation in the Americas, independence did not solve the challenges of development under such dire conditions from the revolution.
Henri Christophe was a key figure in the Haitian Revolution who rose from a hotel worker to a military commander under Toussaint Louverture. He helped establish Haiti's independence and later declared himself King of Haiti in 1807, ruling the northern part of the country. As king, he established a nobility class and military ranks to bring prestige to Haiti. He developed the economy through exports and a stable currency. Christophe built elaborate palaces, schools, and the famous Citadelle Laferrière fortress before suffering a paralytic stroke in 1820. When revolts broke out in response, he took his own life, integrating his kingdom back into the Haitian republic.
The commons and co-operative commonwealth - 4 Nov 2013 - Pat ConatyNick Molyneux
Pat Conaty - Research associate at Co-operatives UK looks at the 'commons' throughout history and argues that the 'commons' are more relevant than ever in the 21st Century.
The French Revolution was influenced by Enlightenment thinkers who challenged the divine right of kings. The social structure in France was unequal, with the poor paying most taxes. A growing middle class demanded more political power. France faced an ongoing financial crisis due to massive war debts and excessive spending by Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, whose weak leadership and rumors of corruption further upset the public. Famine and poor harvests exacerbated economic problems and unrest.
The document summarizes the social and political structure of France prior to the French Revolution in 1789, known as the Ancien Regime. It describes the three estates that made up French society - the First Estate (clergy), Second Estate (nobility), and Third Estate (commoners). The Third Estate comprised 85% of the population but bore the greatest tax burden, including the taille direct tax and corvee labor requirement. The king, Louis XVI, ruled as an absolute monarch and faced criticisms of despotism, while the Catholic Church held significant power and wealth through collection of tithes.
The French Revolution overthrew the French monarchy and established a republic. Economic troubles and resentment of the unequal system known as the Old Regime led to the revolution. In 1789, commoners stormed the Bastille prison, sparking widespread unrest. The National Assembly abolished feudalism and declared all men equal. However, radical Jacobins seized power and instituted a Reign of Terror from 1793-1794, executing thousands. The revolution dramatically changed French society and politics, establishing a strong sense of national identity.
This document provides a chronological overview of major events in the unofficial history of the United States from 1494 to 1789. It covers early European exploration and colonization of North America, the establishment of the original 13 colonies, key events leading up to the American Revolution, the Revolution itself, the formation of the Articles of Confederation, and the drafting and ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
The origins of the American Revolution can be traced back to the loosening of ties between the British colonies in North America and England in the early 18th century. This was due to Parliament gaining more power over the empire while the King's power diminished. Further strain was placed on colonial ties following the French and Indian War from 1750-1760, after which the British imposed new mercantilist trade policies like the Sugar Act of 1764 and Stamp Act of 1765 to raise revenue from the colonies. These acts antagonized colonists by taxing them without their consent or representation in Parliament, sparking widespread protest and fueling the growing colonial movement for independence.
The document summarizes the notable contributions of several medieval European monarchs, including William the Conqueror of England who conducted the Domesday Book census; Henry II of England who broadened the royal justice system and began the jury system; John of England who signed the Magna Carta limiting monarchal power; and Edward I of England who created the Model Parliament establishing the bicameral legislature. In France, Hugh Capet increased royal power and made the throne hereditary founding the Capetian Dynasty, while Philip Augustus expanded royal lands and organized a standing army and national tax. Louis IX of France centralized the monarchy through expanded royal courts and ending serfdom. Philip IV of France established the Estates General
The document outlines the growing unrest and movement towards revolution in the American colonies between 1764-1770. It describes several Acts passed by Parliament to raise revenue from the colonies through taxes, which angered many colonists and led to organized protests. This included non-importation agreements to boycott British goods. While the Stamp Act was repealed in 1766, the Declaratory Act affirmed Parliament's power to legislate for the colonies. Further taxes in the Townshend Acts renewed protests, though most were later repealed due to their economic impact except for the tax on tea. Escalating tensions over taxation and representation would eventually lead to the American Revolution.
The French Revolution was caused by financial troubles, poor harvests, and resentment against the privileged classes and absolute monarchy. It led to the storming of the Bastille, the Great Fear peasant uprising, and the establishment of a constitutional monarchy. However, further unrest and conflict with other European nations led to the abolition of the monarchy and the rise of radical Jacobin rule, mass executions during the Reign of Terror, and the rise to power of Napoleon Bonaparte.
The French Revolution lasted from 1789 to 1799, transforming France from a monarchy ruled by King Louis XVI to a republic. This period saw the establishment of a constitutional monarchy followed by increasingly radical governments under Robespierre and the Directory. Napoleon Bonaparte rose to power as a military leader, becoming the emperor of France, though the nations he conquered resented French rule and rebelled.
The document summarizes key events and political bodies during the French Revolution from 1789 to 1799. It describes the formation of the National Constituent Assembly after the Tennis Court Oath in 1789, the storming of the Bastille, and the selling of church land. It then provides timelines and descriptions of the Legislative Assembly from 1791-1792, the National Convention from 1792-1795 which declared France a republic and executed the king, and the Directory which gained power in 1795 and marked the end of the Revolution.
French revolution- Class 9 (Full therory in less words)Ankush Singh
The document provides an overview of the French Revolution from the late 18th century society through the establishment of a republic. It describes the unequal estates system and tax burden on the Third Estate that led to unrest. Key events that sparked the revolution included the Tennis Court Oath where the Third Estate declared itself the National Assembly, and the storming of the Bastille prison in Paris. The National Assembly abolished feudalism and established a constitutional monarchy, limiting the king's powers. It also adopted the Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen establishing principles of liberty, equality and resistance to oppression. As unrest continued, the monarchy was abolished and France became a republic in 1792.
The document discusses several topics related to European history:
1) The Vikings who invaded Britain in the early medieval period were of Germanic ethnic origin.
2) Under the feudal system, a fief was a type of land grant given to vassals by lords.
3) A tithe was a mandatory payment made to priests.
4) The word "lay" in the term "lay investiture" refers to people who were not members of the clergy.
5) The key forces holding medieval feudal society together included a system of mutual social and legal obligations between lords and vassals as well as the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Victory in the Seven Years' War left Britain with a large empire in North America but also a large debt, leading the British government to try to shift some of the financial burden to the colonies through new taxes like the Stamp Act and Townshend Acts. This exacerbated tensions between the colonies and Britain by reinforcing American political identity and exposing irreconcilable differences over political principles of taxation and representation, laying the groundwork for the American Revolution.
The document summarizes key events leading up to and during the Revolutionary War between the American colonies and Great Britain from 1763-1783. It outlines imperial actions by Britain that increased taxation of the colonies, such as the Stamp Act and Townshend Acts, as well as colonial reactions including boycotts and the Sons of Liberty movement. Major events included the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, and the battles of Lexington and Concord which marked the beginning of the armed conflict. The Battle of Saratoga in 1777 was a major turning point that led France to enter the war in support of the Americans.
The document provides background information on the Haitian Revolution by defining key terms, describing the colonial history of Hispaniola and St. Domingue, and examining Haitian society and economics before the revolution. It notes that St. Domingue was a wealthy French colony on Hispaniola populated by white colonists, free people of color, and enslaved Africans in a stratified social hierarchy. Tensions rose due to oppression of slaves and free people of color, restrictions on trade, and inspiration from the French Revolution, which helped spark the Haitian Revolution to overthrow the colonial government in 1804.
PowerPoint on The French Revolution for Grade 9
View via Google Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1QSSlLjv8FrktifGbsr4sKu6FWsFtKJhvvUUwXUcSuK0/edit?usp=sharing
Hope it is helpful!
His 102 chapter 21 romanticism, revolution, repression -nation building in th...dcyw1112
This document provides an overview of Romanticism, revolution, and repression in Europe between 1830 and 1871. It discusses the rise of Romantic politics in the 1830s focusing on liberty, history, and nationalism. The document then covers the revolutions of 1830 including those in France, Belgium, and Poland as well as reform movements in Britain. It discusses the events of 1848 including revolutions in France and the rise of German nationalism. Finally, it provides context on the period between 1848 and 1871 focusing on nationalism, nation-building, political reform, and the unification of Italy and Germany.
- The Haitian Revolution began in 1791 as a slave rebellion against French colonial rule led by Toussaint L'Ouverture. It proved highly successful, overthrowing the brutal slave system and establishing the first black republic in 1804.
- However, Haiti's victory came at great cost after years of war. The country was left with a devastated agriculture system, no formal economy or education, and deep instability that allowed dictatorial rule.
- While Haiti achieved the remarkable feat of being the first free black nation in the Americas, independence did not solve the challenges of development under such dire conditions from the revolution.
Henri Christophe was a key figure in the Haitian Revolution who rose from a hotel worker to a military commander under Toussaint Louverture. He helped establish Haiti's independence and later declared himself King of Haiti in 1807, ruling the northern part of the country. As king, he established a nobility class and military ranks to bring prestige to Haiti. He developed the economy through exports and a stable currency. Christophe built elaborate palaces, schools, and the famous Citadelle Laferrière fortress before suffering a paralytic stroke in 1820. When revolts broke out in response, he took his own life, integrating his kingdom back into the Haitian republic.
The commons and co-operative commonwealth - 4 Nov 2013 - Pat ConatyNick Molyneux
Pat Conaty - Research associate at Co-operatives UK looks at the 'commons' throughout history and argues that the 'commons' are more relevant than ever in the 21st Century.
The French Revolution was influenced by Enlightenment thinkers who challenged the divine right of kings. The social structure in France was unequal, with the poor paying most taxes. A growing middle class demanded more political power. France faced an ongoing financial crisis due to massive war debts and excessive spending by Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, whose weak leadership and rumors of corruption further upset the public. Famine and poor harvests exacerbated economic problems and unrest.
The document summarizes the social and political structure of France prior to the French Revolution in 1789, known as the Ancien Regime. It describes the three estates that made up French society - the First Estate (clergy), Second Estate (nobility), and Third Estate (commoners). The Third Estate comprised 85% of the population but bore the greatest tax burden, including the taille direct tax and corvee labor requirement. The king, Louis XVI, ruled as an absolute monarch and faced criticisms of despotism, while the Catholic Church held significant power and wealth through collection of tithes.
The French Revolution overthrew the French monarchy and established a republic. Economic troubles and resentment of the unequal system known as the Old Regime led to the revolution. In 1789, commoners stormed the Bastille prison, sparking widespread unrest. The National Assembly abolished feudalism and declared all men equal. However, radical Jacobins seized power and instituted a Reign of Terror from 1793-1794, executing thousands. The revolution dramatically changed French society and politics, establishing a strong sense of national identity.
The document summarizes the social and political system of the Old Regime in France prior to the French Revolution. It describes the system of three estates with the First Estate being the clergy, Second Estate being the nobility, and Third Estate being the common people who paid all taxes. It outlines the economic troubles facing France including a bankrupt government due to wars and spending, as well as poor harvests that made it difficult for peasants to pay higher taxes. The short and long term causes that led to the French Revolution included an unjust system, influence of Enlightenment ideas, and financial troubles that forced King Louis XVI to call the Estates-General, setting in motion the revolution.
The document provides background information on the social and political structure of France under the Old Regime prior to the French Revolution. It describes the three estates that divided French society - the First Estate (clergy), Second Estate (nobility), and Third Estate (everyone else). Tensions grew as the Third Estate faced unfair taxation and representation. Bankruptcy and poor harvests further strained the system. These long-term and short-term causes led to the meeting of the Estates-General in 1789 and the beginning of the French Revolution.
The French Revolution began in 1789 and overthrew the French monarchy and feudal system. The revolution occurred due to long-term causes like an unjust social hierarchy and economic troubles that led to short-term causes like government bankruptcy. The revolution proceeded in four phases: the National Assembly abolished the feudal system from 1789-1791; the Legislative Assembly established a constitutional monarchy from 1791-1792; the Convention established a republic from 1792-1795 during which the Reign of Terror occurred; and the Directory ruled as an executive council from 1795-1799 but struggled with corruption and economic troubles.
The French Revolution began in 1789 and overthrew the French monarchy and feudal system. Rising food prices and high taxes imposed on the common people sparked anger against King Louis XVI and the unequal system. In 1789, the Third Estate declared itself a national assembly and abolished feudalism. However, the king's attempts to suppress the revolution led to his execution in 1793 along with his wife Marie Antoinette. Maximilien Robespierre took control and instituted a Reign of Terror, sending thousands to the guillotine until his own execution in 1794. The Revolution established a republic and had lasting effects like dividing political power and recognizing basic rights and liberties.
Years of deficit spending, bad harvests, and economic troubles led to widespread famine and unrest in France. The Third Estate began demanding tax reforms and more political power. On July 14, 1789, tensions exploded when Parisian crowds stormed the Bastille fortress, challenging the existing political system and marking the start of the French Revolution.
The document compares and contrasts the British and French colonies in terms of government, economy, and culture. In government, the British colonies had local governments and representative assemblies while the French colonies were fully subject to the French king with no political rights. Economically, the British colonies had a diverse economy including farming, fishing, and trading while the French colonies' primary source of revenue was the fur trade. Culturally, the British colonies had a largely Protestant population and welcomed immigrants, while the French colonies had a small Catholic population controlled by clergy.
1) Jacques Cartier explored the Maritimes and St. Lawrence River in the 1530s and 1540s, claiming land for France and founding settlements that ultimately failed.
2) Samuel de Champlain founded Quebec City in 1608, establishing the first permanent French colony in New France.
3) New France grew slowly due to its system of seigneurial land grants and the Company of One Hundred Associates' focus on the fur trade over settlement.
4) France lost New France after its defeat in the Seven Years' War, ceding the territory to Britain in the 1763 Treaty of Paris.
The French Revolution began in 1789 and overthrew the French monarchy and feudal system. Under the Old Regime, French society was divided into three estates, with the First Estate (clergy) and Second Estate (nobility) enjoying special privileges like tax exemptions, while the Third Estate (commoners) bore the tax burden. Economic troubles and Enlightenment ideas led to unrest and the storming of the Bastille prison. The National Assembly abolished feudalism and established a constitutional monarchy, but internal and external conflicts led to the establishment of the First French Republic in 1792 and the execution of King Louis XVI the following year. The Reign of Terror that followed saw tens of thousands executed before being
The French Revolution and Napoleonic Era - AP European HistoryHals
The French Revolution began in 1789 due to widespread financial problems, poor harvests raising food prices, and resentment of the privileged estates. The Third Estate demanded political representation, leading them to form the National Assembly and take the Tennis Court Oath. In July 1789, the storming of the Bastille marked the start of the Revolution. The National Assembly abolished feudalism and established a constitutional monarchy, though unrest continued. The monarchy was overthrown and Louis XVI was executed in 1793, ushering in the Reign of Terror led by Robespierre. Napoleon later crowned himself emperor and established reforms but was eventually defeated at Waterloo in 1815. The Congress of Vienna redrew the map of Europe
The French Revolution overthrew the French monarchy and established a republic. Under the Old Regime, French society was divided into estates with the clergy and nobility as privileged classes who paid no taxes. Economic troubles and calls for reform led to unrest and the storming of the Bastille in 1789. The National Assembly abolished feudalism and established a constitutional monarchy. However, opposition from abroad and at home led the radicalized Convention to establish a republic and execute Louis XVI. A Reign of Terror followed until Robespierre's overthrow in 1794. The Directory was established as a new government from 1795-1799.
The French Revolution began in 1789 due to financial troubles in France and resentment of the unequal system of the three estates. In May 1789, the Estates General met but the Third Estate formed into the National Assembly when their demands for fair representation were denied. They took the Tennis Court Oath on June 20th, pledging to draft a constitution. In July, the storming of the Bastille prison by a Parisian mob became a symbol of the revolution. By August, peasant revolts across France in the "Great Fear" led the National Assembly to abolish feudalism. They adopted the Declaration of the Rights of Man on August 26th, establishing the principles of the revolution.
The French Revolution began in 1789 as the oppressed Third Estate revolted against the feudal system and absolute monarchy of Louis XVI. They declared the National Assembly and stormed the Bastille, beginning the Revolution. The Revolution established France as a constitutional monarchy but growing radicalism led to the establishment of a republic and Reign of Terror under Robespierre. Napoleon later seized power and established an empire, conquering much of Europe, before his defeat at Waterloo. The Congress of Vienna established a balance of power and conservative order in post-Napoleonic Europe.
The document summarizes the political and economic conditions in late 18th century France that led to the French Revolution. It describes the unequal system of estates where the privileged first and second estates (clergy and nobles) paid little to no taxes while the third estate (commoners) were overburdened with taxes. The monarchy was spending lavishly and faced a financial crisis while resisting reforms. Tensions rose as the third estate demanded equal representation, leading them to form the National Assembly and declare power derived from the people rather than the king. This sparked the beginning of the French Revolution as unrest grew and ultimately led to the storming of the Bastille prison on July 14, 1789.
The document provides background information on the social structure of France prior to the French Revolution known as the Ancien Régime. It describes the three estates - the First Estate (clergy), Second Estate (nobility), and Third Estate (everyone else). The Third Estate comprised over 27 million people but owned little land and paid the majority of taxes, despite having little political power or representation, which contributed to growing discontent and served as a key factor leading to the French Revolution.
The document summarizes the political instability in France from 1790 to 1795 following the French Revolution. It discusses the divisions caused by the Civil Constitution of 1790 which antagonized the Catholic Church. Economic problems and ongoing wars with neighboring countries weakened the government further. The rise of radical Jacobins like Robespierre led to the Reign of Terror from 1793 to 1794. The Directory was established in 1795 but faced issues of corruption, military dependence, and unrest. The document outlines how Napoleon Bonaparte was then able to overthrow the Directory in 1799 due to the government's inefficiencies.
The document summarizes key events of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1794. It begins with unrest in Paris in July 1789 over rumors the king planned to fire on citizens. An armed group then stormed the Bastille prison, seeing it as a symbol of royal despotism. In the countryside, peasants revolted against feudal contracts. The National Assembly was formed and declared independence from the king. The Assembly took the Tennis Court Oath and released the Declaration of Rights of Man. The Revolution then grew more radical as the Jacobins, led by Robespierre, established a Reign of Terror, executing over 15,000 people. Robespierre was later overthrown and executed in 1794
The causes of the French Revolution were political, social, and economic factors as well as new ideas emerging from the Enlightenment. Politically, King Louis XVI had absolute power as monarch but was unaware of his subjects' needs. Socially, poverty increased greatly. Economically, the government faced bankruptcy and a debt crisis exacerbated by the lavish lifestyle of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. New Enlightenment ideas about liberty, equality, and popular sovereignty spread, inspired by the American Revolution.
The French Revolution:
- The causes of the revolution
- Maximilien Robespierre and the Reign of terror
- Fall of the Jacobins
- Rise of the Directory
- Napoleon Bonaparte
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4. Before the revolution, France’s society was
divided into three classes:
• The First Estate made up of the clergy (high
ranking officials—including priests—and the
wealthy)
• Second Estate consisting of the nobility
• the rest of the French population made up the
Third Estate (more than 95% of the
population)
5. The Three Estates
Estate Population Privileges Exemptions Burdens
First •Circa 130,000 •Collected the tithe •Paid no taxes •Moral obligation (rather than legal
•Censorship of the press •Subject to Church obligation) to assist the poor and
•High-ranking •Control of education law rather than civil needy
clergy •Kept records of births, deaths, law •Support the monarchy and Old
marriages, etc. Regime
•Catholic faith held honored
position of being the state religion
(practiced by monarch and
nobility)
•Owned 20% of the land
Second •Circa 110,000 •Collected taxes in the form of •Paid no taxes •Support the monarchy and Old
feudal dues Regime
•Nobles •Monopolized military and state
appointments
•Owned 20% of the land
Third •Circa 25,000,000 •None •None •Paid all taxes
•Tithe (Church tax)
•Everyone else: •Octrot (tax on goods brought into
artisans, cities)
bourgeoisie, city •Corvée (forced road work)
workers, •Capitation (poll tax)
merchants, •Vingtiéme (income tax)
peasants, etc., •Gabelle (salt tax)
along with many •Taille (land tax)
parish priests •Feudal dues for use of local manor’s
winepress, oven, etc.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10. • The Estates General was first
established in 1302 as a
legislative body representing
the three social estates of
France.
• This group of representatives
hadn’t met in some 175 years
before Louis XVI had called for
it in 1789.
11.
12.
13.
14. • Frustrated at the strong
possibility of being shut out
of the new constitution by
the other two Estates, the
Third Estate declared
themselves as the National
Assembly on June 17, 1789
15.
16. Court Oath Tennis
• The opposition of Louis XVI led to the
National Assembly meeting on June 20, 1789
in a tennis court at Versailles. There, they
took an oath.
• In it, the majority swore “never to The
King had rejected the activities and ideas
of the Third Estate as the National
Assembly
separate, and to meet wherever
circumstances demand, until the
constitution of the kingdom is
established and affirmed on solid
foundations”.
• The King was unwilling to use force and
eventually ordered the first and second
estates to join the new National Assembly.
The Third Estate had won.
17. Fall of the Bastille
–July 14, 1789
• The dismissal of Finance Minister Jacques Necker in
July 1789 sparked the violent retaliation of the third
Estate.
• The Bastille was targeted because of its secrecy and
terror, holding prisoners considered enemies of the king
without proper trial.
• All 7 prisoners were freed and every guard was killed.
• The fall of the Bastille became a symbol of the fight
against the tyranny and injustices of France’s absolute
monarchy
18. “The Great Fear”
• After the siege of the Bastille, a
series of riots continued to break out
amongst the peasants in the
countryside.
• Targets of the riots included nobles’
châteaux, monasteries, and buildings
that housed public records—
especially those containing records of
their feudal obligations.
19.
20.
21.
22. Constitution of 1791
• Declared France to be a constitutional monarchy
• Legislative powers went to a single Legislative
Assembly, which alone had the power to declare
war and raise taxes.
• Monarch had limited powers (could only
implement a suspensive veto)
• Monarch could not control the army, Legislative
Assembly, or local government.
• It only lasted for one year.
23. Committee of Public Safety &
Robespierre
• Maximilien Robespierre was the head of the
Committee of Public Safety, the executive
committee of the National Convention.
• Robespierre along with the radical Jacobins was
also the leader of the Reign of Terror after the
death of Louis XVI in 1793.
• The Reign of Terror was a period under the rule
of the conventions that focused on the
elimination of economic and political threats of
any degree within France.
• Up to 50,000 French citizens were guillotined.
24. The Thermidorian Reaction
• After the arrest of Robespierre, moderates that
were repressed under the Reign of Terror
appeared back in the National Convention of
1794.
• Jacobins’ prisoners were freed, the power of the
Committee for Public Safety was neutralized,
and Robespierre’s affiliates were executed.
• In an attempt to fix the economy, the Convention
printed more money and got rid of price
controls—causing inflation.
25.
26. • Napoleon Bonaparte overthrew
the Directory and replaced it with
Napoleon
the Consulate in November
1799—marking the true end of
the revolution
• He soon assumed the position of
First Consul, with near dictatorial
powers.
• Helped abolish the feudal system
for good and established a
meritocracy.
• Reestablished the Church
• At first brought peace to the
French in domestic and foreign
affairs
• But would soon push France to
war again in 1803