The document is Elizabeth Dupont's journal entries from 1789-1794 documenting major events of the French Revolution from her perspective. Key events summarized are:
1) The Estates-General is convened but fails to address France's economic crisis, motivating the formation of the National Assembly by the Third Estate.
2) After being locked out of their meeting hall, the National Assembly takes the Tennis Court Oath to create a new constitution.
3) In response to food shortages, women march to Versailles to protest the extravagant lifestyle of Marie Antoinette, leading the royal family to be imprisoned in Paris.
4) The Reign of Terror begins with the guill
The document summarizes key events from the French Revolution as seen through the journal entries of a French noble named Antoine:
1) In the first journal entry, Antoine attends the meeting of the Estates-General to discuss solutions to France's financial crisis, but the representatives cannot come to an agreement.
2) The second entry describes the Tennis Court Oath, where commoners formed the National Assembly after being locked out of a meeting. This sparks fears of rebellion among nobles like Antoine.
3) By the third entry, tensions have boiled over as an angry mob storms the Bastille prison, killing guards. Antoine watches in horror from his estate as heads are paraded through the
The document summarizes key events of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1799 through a series of diary entries from a peasant woman named Zoe. It describes the poor economic conditions facing most French citizens and the growing resentment towards the aristocracy and monarchy. Major events discussed include the storming of the Bastille, the Tennis Court Oath, the March on Versailles, the establishment of the Reign of Terror under Robespierre, and Napoleon's coup that overthrew the Directory. The document provides insight into how these events were viewed from the perspective of ordinary French citizens and their hopes that the revolution would finally lead to economic improvements and more equal treatment.
1) The document is an excerpt from Alexis Rolande's journal describing the events of the French Revolution from 1789-1799 from their perspective as a wealthy banker. It describes their initial support for King Louis XVI and dismissal of the concerns of the lower classes.
2) It then details their shock and horror at the storming of the Bastille and the signing of the Tennis Court Oath, showing the beginning of the revolution. Their perspective changes as extremism and the Reign of Terror take hold under Robespierre.
3) By 1799, they view Napoleon's rise as a welcome opportunity for stability after years of turmoil, though some still protest the shift back to an authoritarian system of
1) The document is an excerpt from the journal of Alexis Rolande, a French banker during the French Revolution from 1789-1799. It describes the events surrounding the signing of the Tennis Court Oath and the growing unrest of the lower classes.
2) As unrest escalates, Robespierre rises to power and establishes a Reign of Terror, executing thousands. Eventually he is overthrown and executed himself.
3) Napoleon Bonaparte then takes control of France and stabilizes the government as the new Emperor, bringing renewed optimism. However, some protest his authoritarian rule.
1) Aimée records the events of the early French Revolution from the perspective of a member of the second estate. She describes the growing tensions between the estates and the king's resistance to reform.
2) The journal entry details the storming of the Bastille and the march on Versailles as the revolution intensifies. The king and royal family are forced to relocate to Paris as anger towards the monarchy increases.
3) As the revolution continues, Robespierre rises to power and initiates the Reign of Terror. After thousands are killed, Robespierre himself is executed, marking a turning point away from radical revolutionaries like himself.
1) The document is an excerpt from the journal of Alexis Rolande, a French banker during the French Revolution from 1789-1799. It describes the events leading up to and during the early years of the revolution from Rolande's perspective as a supporter of the monarchy.
2) It discusses the signing of the Tennis Court Oath by the third estate to form a national assembly, which Rolande dismisses. It also describes the storming of the Bastille and growing unrest among the lower classes.
3) Over time, Rolande's views change as he witnesses the executions of Robespierre and King Louis XVI, coming to support the goals of the revolution, though still fearful of
French Revolution Journal Entries (Karina Zeng)Jell222
Camille Roux was a 27-year-old shopkeeper in France during the French Revolution who supported the revolutionaries. Over the course of several years, she witnessed key events of the revolution including the storming of the Bastille and the overthrow of the monarchy, which she hoped would create a better life for her children. However, the Reign of Terror that followed under Robespierre saw mass executions by guillotine and left no one feeling safe, including Camille, who feared for her family's safety as political instability and violence escalated.
The document summarizes key events from the French Revolution as seen through the journal entries of a French noble named Antoine:
1) In the first journal entry, Antoine attends the meeting of the Estates-General to discuss solutions to France's financial crisis, but the representatives cannot come to an agreement.
2) The second entry describes the Tennis Court Oath, where commoners formed the National Assembly after being locked out of a meeting. This sparks fears of rebellion among nobles like Antoine.
3) By the third entry, tensions have boiled over as an angry mob storms the Bastille prison, killing guards. Antoine watches in horror from his estate as heads are paraded through the
The document summarizes key events of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1799 through a series of diary entries from a peasant woman named Zoe. It describes the poor economic conditions facing most French citizens and the growing resentment towards the aristocracy and monarchy. Major events discussed include the storming of the Bastille, the Tennis Court Oath, the March on Versailles, the establishment of the Reign of Terror under Robespierre, and Napoleon's coup that overthrew the Directory. The document provides insight into how these events were viewed from the perspective of ordinary French citizens and their hopes that the revolution would finally lead to economic improvements and more equal treatment.
1) The document is an excerpt from Alexis Rolande's journal describing the events of the French Revolution from 1789-1799 from their perspective as a wealthy banker. It describes their initial support for King Louis XVI and dismissal of the concerns of the lower classes.
2) It then details their shock and horror at the storming of the Bastille and the signing of the Tennis Court Oath, showing the beginning of the revolution. Their perspective changes as extremism and the Reign of Terror take hold under Robespierre.
3) By 1799, they view Napoleon's rise as a welcome opportunity for stability after years of turmoil, though some still protest the shift back to an authoritarian system of
1) The document is an excerpt from the journal of Alexis Rolande, a French banker during the French Revolution from 1789-1799. It describes the events surrounding the signing of the Tennis Court Oath and the growing unrest of the lower classes.
2) As unrest escalates, Robespierre rises to power and establishes a Reign of Terror, executing thousands. Eventually he is overthrown and executed himself.
3) Napoleon Bonaparte then takes control of France and stabilizes the government as the new Emperor, bringing renewed optimism. However, some protest his authoritarian rule.
1) Aimée records the events of the early French Revolution from the perspective of a member of the second estate. She describes the growing tensions between the estates and the king's resistance to reform.
2) The journal entry details the storming of the Bastille and the march on Versailles as the revolution intensifies. The king and royal family are forced to relocate to Paris as anger towards the monarchy increases.
3) As the revolution continues, Robespierre rises to power and initiates the Reign of Terror. After thousands are killed, Robespierre himself is executed, marking a turning point away from radical revolutionaries like himself.
1) The document is an excerpt from the journal of Alexis Rolande, a French banker during the French Revolution from 1789-1799. It describes the events leading up to and during the early years of the revolution from Rolande's perspective as a supporter of the monarchy.
2) It discusses the signing of the Tennis Court Oath by the third estate to form a national assembly, which Rolande dismisses. It also describes the storming of the Bastille and growing unrest among the lower classes.
3) Over time, Rolande's views change as he witnesses the executions of Robespierre and King Louis XVI, coming to support the goals of the revolution, though still fearful of
French Revolution Journal Entries (Karina Zeng)Jell222
Camille Roux was a 27-year-old shopkeeper in France during the French Revolution who supported the revolutionaries. Over the course of several years, she witnessed key events of the revolution including the storming of the Bastille and the overthrow of the monarchy, which she hoped would create a better life for her children. However, the Reign of Terror that followed under Robespierre saw mass executions by guillotine and left no one feeling safe, including Camille, who feared for her family's safety as political instability and violence escalated.
1) The document is an excerpt from Alexis Rolande's journal describing the events of the French Revolution from 1789-1799 from their perspective as a wealthy banker. It describes their initial support for King Louis XVI and dismissal of the concerns of the lower classes.
2) It then details their shock and horror at the storming of the Bastille and the signing of the Tennis Court Oath, showing the beginning of the revolution. Their perspective changes as extremism and the Reign of Terror take hold under Robespierre.
3) By 1799, they view Napoleon's rise as a welcome stability for France after years of turmoil, though some still protest the shift back to an authoritarian regime.
Journals of Peasants (French Revolution)jake119kim
1) King Louis XVI promised to provide food and not raise taxes when becoming king, but did not fulfill these promises. People revolted against high taxes and lack of bread.
2) After storming the Bastille, the three estates joined to abolish feudalism and take power from the king. King Louis XVI was arrested.
3) The Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen was adopted, marking a victory for the Third Estate. However, poverty remained an issue despite these changes.
Jacques Bastien is a doctor living in France during the French Revolution. In his journal entries, he documents major events of the revolution from 1789 to 1794. He expresses initial hope as the storming of the Bastille leads to government reforms, but grows fearful as the revolution becomes increasingly violent. The execution of King Louis XVI and Reign of Terror under Robespierre lead to tens of thousands of deaths by guillotine before Robespierre is also executed, ending the period of violence. Bastien remains hopeful that the values of liberty, equality and fraternity can still be achieved.
1) The document summarizes journal entries from a French citizen during the French Revolution, depicting the growing unrest and violence. It describes the famine, implementation of the Tennis Court Oath, storming of the Bastille fortress, execution of King Louis XVI, and rise and fall of Robespierre.
2) Robespierre initially promised reforms but then instituted a Reign of Terror, executing thousands who opposed him. He grew paranoid and threatened.
3) On July 28, 1794, Robespierre was executed by guillotine in Paris, marking the end of the Reign of Terror and his violent dictatorship. Citizens were both relieved and accustomed to public executions by that point.
The French Revolution began in 1789 and ended in 1799. It was caused by economic, political, and social factors including a bankrupt government, an absolute monarchy, and unequal rights and taxation that disadvantaged the third estate. The revolution removed the monarchy and established a republic, but this period was marked by instability and violence including the Reign of Terror led by Robespierre that resulted in thousands of deaths by guillotine. The revolution dramatically transformed French government and society and had widespread impact on other European countries.
Alain writes in his journal about the events of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1804. He discusses the meeting of the Estates-General where the third estate demanded changes. He expresses frustration with the unequal tax system under King Louis XVI. Alain then describes the storming of the Bastille, the march on Versailles where the royal family was arrested, and the establishment of a constitutional monarchy. However, the Reign of Terror followed under Robespierre where thousands were executed, including Alain's wife. After Robespierre's fall from power, Napoleon later gains support and becomes the new Emperor, bringing stability again to France.
This summarizes the journal entry of a French peasant during the French Revolution. The peasant describes the oppressive system of the three estates established by King Louis XVI that divided French society. The Third Estate, which included peasants and bourgeoisie, lived in poverty with little rights while paying high taxes. As conditions worsened with famine and increased taxation, the people demanded political reforms. On June 20, 1789, when the king locked them out of an assembly, the Third Estate took an oath to write a constitution, showing their defiance of the monarch's attempts to suppress calls for change.
The document summarizes the events of July 20th, 1789 in France from the perspective of a former Bastille prison guard. It describes the citizens living in panic after the Storming of Bastille due to fears of famine. It also expresses confusion over the king's intentions and regret over the commander's death during the storming. The guard is unsure of what the future holds for France.
1) The document is a diary entry from a French noble describing events during the French Revolution from their perspective.
2) It discusses the noble's privileged lifestyle and disdain for peasants prior to the revolution. As the revolution progresses, the noble expresses dismay over losing privileges and power.
3) Major events discussed include the storming of the Bastille, execution of King Louis XVI, and Reign of Terror under Robespierre, during which the noble loses many servants and family members. The diary ends with Robespierre's own execution, leaving uncertainty over France's future.
Questions review Contemporary age. unit 3 (updated)anaruperez
The document provides information about key events and concepts related to modern Spanish history from the French Revolution to the early 20th century. It covers topics like the French Revolution starting in 1789; the Spanish Independence War against Napoleon from 1808 to 1814; the liberal Cadiz Constitution of 1812; the Carlist Wars during the 19th century between supporters of Queen Isabel II and her conservative uncle Carlos; the loss of Spain's last colonies like Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippines by 1898; the development of industry, railways and new social classes during the Industrial Revolution; the overthrow of the monarchy and establishment of republics in the 1870s; and the rise of nationalism in Catalonia and the Basque Country.
Gustav Adolphus The Lion from the NorthPeter Hammond
Gustav Adolphus was a young king of Sweden who rapidly rose to fame through his military innovations and dramatic victories during the Thirty Years War. Through his tactics like mobile artillery, aggressive attacks, and well-trained musketeers, he turned the tide of the war and saved Protestant Germany from annihilation. He is considered one of the greatest generals in history for his revolutionary military strategies and leadership skills.
Various acts strengthen the role of british parliamentMuhammad Amir Raza
The various acts strengthened the role of the British Parliament in 3 ways:
1) Magna Carta in 1215 established limitations on the power of kings and affirmed rights and liberties.
2) The Petition of Rights in 1628 and Habeas Corpus Act in 1679 further protected individual liberties and limited imprisonment without cause.
3) The Glorious Revolution of 1688 and subsequent Bill of Rights affirmed Parliament's power over taxation and raised armies, limiting the monarch's authority.
Madness And The Monarchy: How Two States Dealt with Two Mad Kings YHRUploads
Lica Porcile's essay, Madness And The Monarchy How Two States Dealt with Two Mad Kings, comprises part of YHR Writes, a selection of excellent essays written by members of our Editorial Board.
The French Revolution began as discontent grew among the common people, or third estate, who faced heavy taxation while the nobility and clergy were largely exempt. The financial crisis facing the government led King Louis XVI to call a meeting of the Estates General in 1789. The third estate demanded voting power equal to the other estates, and when denied they formed the National Assembly, swearing the Tennis Court Oath not to disperse until France had a constitution. Rural unrest and food shortages in Paris led angry mobs to storm the Bastille prison, marking the start of the Revolution.
This document summarizes key events and reforms during the French Revolution from 1789 to 1795. It describes early decrees issued in August 1789 that modified but did not fully abolish feudalism. It outlines the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen and women marching to Versailles in October 1789. Nationalization of church lands and other economic and governmental reforms undertaken by the National Constituent Assembly from 1789 to 1791 are noted. Key events like the Civil Constitution of the Clergy and the royal family's failed flight to Varennes in June 1791 are also summarized.
This slideshare will help you to know abouth the Main topics of this Chapter of class IX easily..you willl learn the concepts more easily...Hope It helped...!!!
The National Assembly formed as the Third Estate broke away from the Estates General, and took the Tennis Court Oath to create a constitution. The storming of the Bastille sparked revolts across France. The National Assembly abolished feudalism and adopted the Declaration of Rights of Man, though it ignored calls to include women's rights. Food shortages led to the March on Versailles and the royal family's move to Paris.
The French Revolution began in 1789 with widespread discontent over the unequal system of estates, economic troubles, and Enlightenment ideas. The storming of the Bastille on July 14th marked a turning point, after which the National Assembly abolished feudalism and adopted the Declaration of the Rights of Man. However, unrest continued as the monarchy resisted reforms and food shortages persisted.
The french-revolution-1215886858269958-9-140121020723-phpapp02Thabo Thubisi
The French Revolution was more radical than the American Revolution and sought to completely overhaul French society and government. It began in 1789 as the Third Estate formed the National Assembly in opposition to the existing estates system. This led to the storming of the Bastille prison and the gradual establishment of a constitutional monarchy. However, the monarchy was eventually abolished and a republic declared, ushering in the most radical phase marked by executions and the Reign of Terror under Robespierre. After his fall, a more moderate conservative period followed under the Directory government until Napoleon came to power.
The American Revolution inspired the French to revolt against British rule. The French allied with the Americans and declared war on Britain, beginning the chain of events that led to the French Revolution. As tensions rose between the French classes over taxation and representation, the Third Estate took an oath to write a new constitution. This sparked the Storming of the Bastille and widespread fear and unrest across France. The monarchy was overthrown and Louis XVI was executed, ending the French Revolution.
The first estate (clergy), second estate (nobility), and third estate (commoners) met in the Estates-General but failed to find solutions due to disagreements. This led to the Tennis Court Oath where commoners vowed to write a new constitution. Inspired by this, the commoners renamed themselves the National Assembly and demanded political rights. Tensions rose until the storming of the Bastille, a symbol of the king's power, by an angry mob. This marked the start of the French Revolution.
On July 14, 1789, the city of Paris was alarmed as the king had sent troops to patrol the territory. Rumors spread that the king planned to fire on citizens. In response, thousands of citizens gathered, formed militias, and seized weapons and ammunition. They then stormed the Bastille prison and released the prisoners. This marked the beginning of the French Revolution, sparked by economic troubles, inequality, and public unrest. The revolution led to widespread political and social change, including the abolition of the monarchy and establishment of a republic.
1) The document is an excerpt from Alexis Rolande's journal describing the events of the French Revolution from 1789-1799 from their perspective as a wealthy banker. It describes their initial support for King Louis XVI and dismissal of the concerns of the lower classes.
2) It then details their shock and horror at the storming of the Bastille and the signing of the Tennis Court Oath, showing the beginning of the revolution. Their perspective changes as extremism and the Reign of Terror take hold under Robespierre.
3) By 1799, they view Napoleon's rise as a welcome stability for France after years of turmoil, though some still protest the shift back to an authoritarian regime.
Journals of Peasants (French Revolution)jake119kim
1) King Louis XVI promised to provide food and not raise taxes when becoming king, but did not fulfill these promises. People revolted against high taxes and lack of bread.
2) After storming the Bastille, the three estates joined to abolish feudalism and take power from the king. King Louis XVI was arrested.
3) The Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen was adopted, marking a victory for the Third Estate. However, poverty remained an issue despite these changes.
Jacques Bastien is a doctor living in France during the French Revolution. In his journal entries, he documents major events of the revolution from 1789 to 1794. He expresses initial hope as the storming of the Bastille leads to government reforms, but grows fearful as the revolution becomes increasingly violent. The execution of King Louis XVI and Reign of Terror under Robespierre lead to tens of thousands of deaths by guillotine before Robespierre is also executed, ending the period of violence. Bastien remains hopeful that the values of liberty, equality and fraternity can still be achieved.
1) The document summarizes journal entries from a French citizen during the French Revolution, depicting the growing unrest and violence. It describes the famine, implementation of the Tennis Court Oath, storming of the Bastille fortress, execution of King Louis XVI, and rise and fall of Robespierre.
2) Robespierre initially promised reforms but then instituted a Reign of Terror, executing thousands who opposed him. He grew paranoid and threatened.
3) On July 28, 1794, Robespierre was executed by guillotine in Paris, marking the end of the Reign of Terror and his violent dictatorship. Citizens were both relieved and accustomed to public executions by that point.
The French Revolution began in 1789 and ended in 1799. It was caused by economic, political, and social factors including a bankrupt government, an absolute monarchy, and unequal rights and taxation that disadvantaged the third estate. The revolution removed the monarchy and established a republic, but this period was marked by instability and violence including the Reign of Terror led by Robespierre that resulted in thousands of deaths by guillotine. The revolution dramatically transformed French government and society and had widespread impact on other European countries.
Alain writes in his journal about the events of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1804. He discusses the meeting of the Estates-General where the third estate demanded changes. He expresses frustration with the unequal tax system under King Louis XVI. Alain then describes the storming of the Bastille, the march on Versailles where the royal family was arrested, and the establishment of a constitutional monarchy. However, the Reign of Terror followed under Robespierre where thousands were executed, including Alain's wife. After Robespierre's fall from power, Napoleon later gains support and becomes the new Emperor, bringing stability again to France.
This summarizes the journal entry of a French peasant during the French Revolution. The peasant describes the oppressive system of the three estates established by King Louis XVI that divided French society. The Third Estate, which included peasants and bourgeoisie, lived in poverty with little rights while paying high taxes. As conditions worsened with famine and increased taxation, the people demanded political reforms. On June 20, 1789, when the king locked them out of an assembly, the Third Estate took an oath to write a constitution, showing their defiance of the monarch's attempts to suppress calls for change.
The document summarizes the events of July 20th, 1789 in France from the perspective of a former Bastille prison guard. It describes the citizens living in panic after the Storming of Bastille due to fears of famine. It also expresses confusion over the king's intentions and regret over the commander's death during the storming. The guard is unsure of what the future holds for France.
1) The document is a diary entry from a French noble describing events during the French Revolution from their perspective.
2) It discusses the noble's privileged lifestyle and disdain for peasants prior to the revolution. As the revolution progresses, the noble expresses dismay over losing privileges and power.
3) Major events discussed include the storming of the Bastille, execution of King Louis XVI, and Reign of Terror under Robespierre, during which the noble loses many servants and family members. The diary ends with Robespierre's own execution, leaving uncertainty over France's future.
Questions review Contemporary age. unit 3 (updated)anaruperez
The document provides information about key events and concepts related to modern Spanish history from the French Revolution to the early 20th century. It covers topics like the French Revolution starting in 1789; the Spanish Independence War against Napoleon from 1808 to 1814; the liberal Cadiz Constitution of 1812; the Carlist Wars during the 19th century between supporters of Queen Isabel II and her conservative uncle Carlos; the loss of Spain's last colonies like Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippines by 1898; the development of industry, railways and new social classes during the Industrial Revolution; the overthrow of the monarchy and establishment of republics in the 1870s; and the rise of nationalism in Catalonia and the Basque Country.
Gustav Adolphus The Lion from the NorthPeter Hammond
Gustav Adolphus was a young king of Sweden who rapidly rose to fame through his military innovations and dramatic victories during the Thirty Years War. Through his tactics like mobile artillery, aggressive attacks, and well-trained musketeers, he turned the tide of the war and saved Protestant Germany from annihilation. He is considered one of the greatest generals in history for his revolutionary military strategies and leadership skills.
Various acts strengthen the role of british parliamentMuhammad Amir Raza
The various acts strengthened the role of the British Parliament in 3 ways:
1) Magna Carta in 1215 established limitations on the power of kings and affirmed rights and liberties.
2) The Petition of Rights in 1628 and Habeas Corpus Act in 1679 further protected individual liberties and limited imprisonment without cause.
3) The Glorious Revolution of 1688 and subsequent Bill of Rights affirmed Parliament's power over taxation and raised armies, limiting the monarch's authority.
Madness And The Monarchy: How Two States Dealt with Two Mad Kings YHRUploads
Lica Porcile's essay, Madness And The Monarchy How Two States Dealt with Two Mad Kings, comprises part of YHR Writes, a selection of excellent essays written by members of our Editorial Board.
The French Revolution began as discontent grew among the common people, or third estate, who faced heavy taxation while the nobility and clergy were largely exempt. The financial crisis facing the government led King Louis XVI to call a meeting of the Estates General in 1789. The third estate demanded voting power equal to the other estates, and when denied they formed the National Assembly, swearing the Tennis Court Oath not to disperse until France had a constitution. Rural unrest and food shortages in Paris led angry mobs to storm the Bastille prison, marking the start of the Revolution.
This document summarizes key events and reforms during the French Revolution from 1789 to 1795. It describes early decrees issued in August 1789 that modified but did not fully abolish feudalism. It outlines the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen and women marching to Versailles in October 1789. Nationalization of church lands and other economic and governmental reforms undertaken by the National Constituent Assembly from 1789 to 1791 are noted. Key events like the Civil Constitution of the Clergy and the royal family's failed flight to Varennes in June 1791 are also summarized.
This slideshare will help you to know abouth the Main topics of this Chapter of class IX easily..you willl learn the concepts more easily...Hope It helped...!!!
The National Assembly formed as the Third Estate broke away from the Estates General, and took the Tennis Court Oath to create a constitution. The storming of the Bastille sparked revolts across France. The National Assembly abolished feudalism and adopted the Declaration of Rights of Man, though it ignored calls to include women's rights. Food shortages led to the March on Versailles and the royal family's move to Paris.
The French Revolution began in 1789 with widespread discontent over the unequal system of estates, economic troubles, and Enlightenment ideas. The storming of the Bastille on July 14th marked a turning point, after which the National Assembly abolished feudalism and adopted the Declaration of the Rights of Man. However, unrest continued as the monarchy resisted reforms and food shortages persisted.
The french-revolution-1215886858269958-9-140121020723-phpapp02Thabo Thubisi
The French Revolution was more radical than the American Revolution and sought to completely overhaul French society and government. It began in 1789 as the Third Estate formed the National Assembly in opposition to the existing estates system. This led to the storming of the Bastille prison and the gradual establishment of a constitutional monarchy. However, the monarchy was eventually abolished and a republic declared, ushering in the most radical phase marked by executions and the Reign of Terror under Robespierre. After his fall, a more moderate conservative period followed under the Directory government until Napoleon came to power.
The American Revolution inspired the French to revolt against British rule. The French allied with the Americans and declared war on Britain, beginning the chain of events that led to the French Revolution. As tensions rose between the French classes over taxation and representation, the Third Estate took an oath to write a new constitution. This sparked the Storming of the Bastille and widespread fear and unrest across France. The monarchy was overthrown and Louis XVI was executed, ending the French Revolution.
The first estate (clergy), second estate (nobility), and third estate (commoners) met in the Estates-General but failed to find solutions due to disagreements. This led to the Tennis Court Oath where commoners vowed to write a new constitution. Inspired by this, the commoners renamed themselves the National Assembly and demanded political rights. Tensions rose until the storming of the Bastille, a symbol of the king's power, by an angry mob. This marked the start of the French Revolution.
On July 14, 1789, the city of Paris was alarmed as the king had sent troops to patrol the territory. Rumors spread that the king planned to fire on citizens. In response, thousands of citizens gathered, formed militias, and seized weapons and ammunition. They then stormed the Bastille prison and released the prisoners. This marked the beginning of the French Revolution, sparked by economic troubles, inequality, and public unrest. The revolution led to widespread political and social change, including the abolition of the monarchy and establishment of a republic.
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The document provides background information on the causes of the French Revolution through several sections:
1. It describes the socio-political system of pre-revolutionary France known as the Old Regime, which divided society into three estates and imposed heavy taxes on the Third Estate.
2. It identifies economic difficulties, Enlightenment ideas questioning absolute monarchy, and influence from the American Revolution as contributing factors.
3. It outlines the calling of the Estates General in 1789 by King Louis XVI to address financial problems, but the three estates could not agree on procedures, leading the Third Estate to declare itself the National Assembly.
4. Describing rising tensions, it concludes with the storming of
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By 1789, France was in crisis due to political, social, and economic issues under the Old Order system. Society was divided into estates with the first and second estates (clergy and nobility) holding privileges without paying taxes. The third estate (commoners) bore the tax burden without political representation. King Louis XVI faced a bankrupt treasury due to wars, taxation, and a poor harvest. Ordinary people grew discontented with the lavish lifestyle at Versailles while they struggled. This led to the convening of the Estates General and eventual formation of the National Assembly, marking the start of the French Revolution.
Prior to the revolution, France was one of the most powerful countries in Europe but was in deep financial crisis due to years of war and debt. As economic conditions deteriorated, resentment grew among commoners towards the privileged nobility and clergy. On July 14, 1789, protesters stormed the Bastille prison, marking the start of the French Revolution. Over the next few years, the monarchy was overthrown and King Louis XVI and his wife Marie Antoinette were executed for treason, leading to the establishment of a republic. However, internal power struggles and the Reign of Terror led by Robespierre resulted in thousands of deaths before a new, more moderate government came to power.
The French Revolution was a major turning point in European history that transformed France from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy and, later, a republic. Rising social and economic pressures increased tensions under the inefficient rule of King Louis XVI and the nobility, leading to the storming of the Bastille and the abolition of feudalism. The Revolution soon turned more radical under figures like Robespierre, establishing a repressive Reign of Terror to consolidate power and defend the Revolution from foreign threats, at the cost of thousands of lives. After the overthrow of Robespierre, a moderate republican system was established, though it struggled with instability until the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte.
The French Revolution was more revolutionary than the American Revolution and had long-lasting effects on history. It began due to financial problems and widespread hunger in France under the Ancien Régime system. The revolution took a radical turn as the monarchy was abolished and a republican system was formed, leading to increased violence including the execution of King Louis XVI. While the goals of liberty and equality were promoted, the revolution failed to protect these rights in practice.
The French Revolution began with economic problems and calls for political reform. In May 1789, the Estates General met but the Third Estate declared itself the National Assembly after being denied fair voting. They took the Tennis Court Oath to create a new constitution. King Louis XVI accepted limited power but secretly planned to dissolve the Assembly. Rising bread prices and rumors of a royalist attack led to the storming of the Bastille prison on July 14, 1789, marking the start of the revolution. The National Assembly established rights and freedoms in the Declaration of the Rights of Man but the King remained opposed to reforms.
This document provides an overview of the French Revolution and Napoleon's rise to power between 1789-1815. It discusses the social structure and economic troubles under the Old Regime, the storming of the Bastille, the establishment of the National Assembly, the Declaration of the Rights of Man, the overthrow of the monarchy and establishment of a republic, the Reign of Terror led by Robespierre, and Napoleon's eventual seizure of power and establishment of the First French Empire.
The French Revolution started due to growing economic and social inequality between the three estates in French society - nobility, clergy, and peasants. The peasantry faced high taxes while the nobility and clergy were exempt, causing much resentment. Enlightenment ideas of equality and democracy further fueled discontent. In 1789, the peasant-dominated Third Estate formed the National Assembly and took the Tennis Court Oath to draft a constitution. When King Louis XVI blocked them, the Storming of the Bastille occurred, marking the start of the French Revolution. The National Assembly established a constitutional monarchy and Declaration of the Rights of Man.
The French Revolution from 1789 to 1799 led to widespread political, social, and economic changes in France. It abolished the monarchy, established a republic, and was inspired by Enlightenment ideals of liberty, equality and popular sovereignty. However, the revolution became increasingly radical and violent under Maximilien Robespierre's Reign of Terror from 1793 to 1794, with thousands executed by guillotine. The revolution eventually gave way to Napoleon Bonaparte's rise to power as dictator in 1799.
This document provides details about the social and political structure, known as the Old Regime, that existed in France prior to the French Revolution. It describes the three estates that comprised French society - clergy, nobility, and commoners. The document outlines the privileges of the nobility and clergy compared to the majority of commoners. It then discusses the economic crisis and unrest growing in France due to financial troubles and famine. This led to the storming of the Bastille and the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789.
The French Revolution was caused by severe social inequality, a financial crisis due to wars, and poor harvests. It resulted in the overthrow of the French monarchy and the establishment of a republic. The Revolution had major social, economic, and political impacts, including the formation of rights for citizens and the dissolution of the estates system and monarchy in France. However, it also led to widespread violence and turmoil during the Reign of Terror.
1. The French Revolution began in 1789 due to financial problems under King Louis XVI, issues faced by peasants, and the refusal of clergy and nobles to pay more taxes.
2. The National Assembly was formed and introduced reforms like ending privileges of the nobility, declaring equal rights, and creating a constitutional monarchy.
3. However, opposition remained and the revolution became more radical as commoners grew more discontent and inflation increased.
The French Revolution occurred from 1789 to 1815 and transformed France from an absolute monarchy to a republic, with the monarchy eventually being replaced by Napoleon who crowned himself emperor. The revolution introduced new political ideologies like liberalism and radicalism across Europe but was followed by a conservative restoration of the old ruling families. The changes brought by the revolution had lasting impacts that shaped Western Europe throughout the 19th century as countries balanced preserving absolute monarchies with demands for more democratic reforms.
On July 14, 1789, rumors spread in Paris that the king planned to open fire on citizens. Over 7,000 people gathered and formed a militia, breaking into buildings to find arms. They then stormed the Bastille prison, hoping to find ammunition. In the ensuing fight, the commander was killed and prisoners released. Though a symbolic victory, it marked the beginning of a revolutionary period that ultimately led to the execution of the king in France.
The French Revolution began in 1789 and overthrew the French monarchy and feudal system of government. France was facing a financial crisis due to debt from wars and spending by the king and queen. Inspired by Enlightenment ideas, the Third Estate revolted and common people took to the streets due to high bread prices. The National Assembly was formed and abolished privileges of the clergy and nobility. However, internal conflicts led to the establishment of a republic and Reign of Terror under Robespierre. The revolution transformed France from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy and later a republic while also spreading ideas of liberty, equality and popular sovereignty.
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1. The Journal ofThe Journal of
Elizabeth DupontElizabeth Dupont
Elizabeth DupontElizabeth Dupont
The years of the French RevolutionThe years of the French Revolution
1789-17991789-1799
2. The Century-Old Solution
The Estates-General assembly summoned by Louis XVI.
Two fourths of the people in the hall are of the third
estate, but we still get overpowered.
The multiple water wasting fountains at the Versailles.
Our bakery
3. The Century-Old Solution
What is the point of divine right when the “chosen” King is incompetent of ruling our country? France has had
divine right for years, which means that the King is chosen by God and thus entitled to the throne. I have a very
faint and feeble belief that God would choose a king who is forced to go to the length of summoning the Estates-
General for the first time since 1614. This shows that our country is in a bad state. France is very high in debt,
having financed previous wars and paying for the royal family’s extravagances.
Yesterday, May 5, Louis XVI summoned the Estates-General, a legislative assembly divided by the three classes –
clergy, nobility, and the common people. We had been anticipating a reform similar to this after Jacques Necker
became the financial minister. Lately, Necker has been trying to clear up the mess that has been made by Louis
XVI. To clear the economic struggles, I believe that they should start by limiting the extravagance that the queen,
Marie Antoinette lives with everyday. My husband, Pierre, and I have to watch our use of water and avoid
wasting it at any costs. We make our living from baking and keeping a boulangerie, which of course requires
quite a bit of water in the recipes and cleaning. Meanwhile, the Versailles is filled with endless green gardens
decorated by countless water wasting fountains. Our water use is to make a living. The royal family’s excessive
water use has no point to it. I often wonder whether they ever understand the difficult lives of those citizens
below them.
My husband and I are in the third estate, as we are neither clergy nor nobility, along with merchants, traders,
peasants, lawyers, and businessmen. The aspects of the people of the third estate that divide us from the others
are our lack of titles. My husband, Pierre, and I have run a bakery in Paris for many years. We don’t do bad, but
money is tight. And as Louis XVI’s solution to most problems is to increase the taxes, money has become even
tighter. Even if a majority of us Frenchmen are in the third estate, we are far from having the majority of the
money. The clergy and nobility don’t have to pay taxes, but the lower and poorer class does. Our king has put the
economic struggles in the hands of people who have no way of solving them. The Americans were able to go
through with a revolution, and so can we! My sister, Adèle and her husband, Leon, have financially struggled in
the shoe making business while also having problems with gathering enough money for taxes. They risk losing
their shop, leaving them on the street. I won’t let this happen. Something has to be done. The third estate can’t
suffer under the other two for much longer.
4. June 21, 1789
The Day We Swore to a Constitution
The Tennis Court Oath taken by the National Assembly on June
20, 1789.
5. June 21, 1789
The Day We Swore to a Constitution
France has rapidly turned from a complete monarchy full of superior nobles and inferior tax slaves, to a country in the midst
of a revolution full of people striving for our rightful liberty. My pride in the revolutionaries and my deep want of having a
powerful contribution are both unexplainable feelings. Adele, and her husband, Leon have had to come to live with Pierre
and me. They were unable to finance a business as well as the unreasonable taxes spit upon us by our extravagant king.
Space is very tight, but I value their company as we closely follow and assist the delegates of the National Assembly and their
take on the revolution, with bright hope in our eyes.
A few months ago, the Estates-General had been called to deal with our economic crisis, but it failed and fell to a chaotic mess
because of its own unreasonable structure (it isn’t a surprise that it failed so horribly when it was convened by the
inexperienced Louis XVI…) In the Estates-General, the Third Estate had been granted twice as many delegates as each of the
other estates. This was celebrated; we all felt that we were given more say in France’s actions and economy. To our dismay,
we later learned that all voting would be "by estates" not "by head", so the double representation was actually quite
pointless, as the two other estates would always overpower us. Pierre, my two houseguests and I, were outraged when we
heard about the disappointing double representation. The Estates-General and it’s assembly had at first seemed like a way to
solve some of our problems, but it ended up putting us in the same place as before!
We, the third estate, split away from the Estates-General in repulsion of the unfair way we were treated. The third estate
became the National Assembly, but members of the other two estates were very welcome to join us. The King tried
everything he could to retrieve us to the original Estates-General. Three days after we had created the new assembly, we
were locked out of Salle des États, our original and previous meeting hall. The King thought himself clever, stating that if we
weren’t able to meet, we weren't a legitimate or official assembly. This lockout didn’t stop us. It just motivated us to work
harder against him, to find a new place to meet. We turned our backs to the locked doors without looking upon them as a
hindrance, but as a motivator and commenced our search of a new meeting place. The royal tennis court fit our needs. After
gathering there and discussing, we took the Tennis Court Oath. It stated that the group would not break apart until a new
national constitution was created. I couldn’t be more proud that citizens of France are taking the revolution into our own
hands and going against the monarchy, and I’m looking forward to watching the revolution unfold.
6. October 5, 1789
The Downfall of the Monarchy
The women of France taking the food crisis into their own hands
7. October 5, 1789
The Downfall of the Monarchy
My mother always told me that with good things come bad things. Ever since July, the King’s amount of control has become reduced,
as many of us had asked, prayed and pled for. But with that, the people’s amount of violence and hunger has arisen. Both of these
things started when Louis XVI blamed Jacques Necker the failure of the Estates-General, and dismissed him as the Director General
of Finance.
In contrast to Louis XVI, Necker had known how to solve problems. When word of his dismissal reached the public, hostilities broke
out. We, the revolutionaries, demanded control. We all know that those who posses the weapons also posses the power. On July 14,
upon realizing that it contained a large armory, a thousand revolutionary men, including Pierre, stormed the Bastille, a prison in
Paris. I was upset that I stayed home in a humid bakery whilst something of that immensity was happening, but Pierre’s account of
the event made up for not being there myself. They had gathered in a large group, blocks away from the prison. The huge, angry mob
easily took on the unprepared guards and they burst into the prison. It was an organized confusion. People rushed back and forth in
chaos, gathering what weapons they could. But every man present had the same thing on his mind; by storming one of Paris’s most
notorious prisons, a symbolic triumph was gained over the old regime.
During the months after the storming of the Bastille, the National Assembly got more power and did more for the Frenchmen. The
King was still living in extravagance, which thoroughly disgusted those of us who were affected by the food crisis that had spread
throughout France. I have no children myself, but many friends of mine had a large difficulty with feeding their hungry ones. I did
what I can to give bread to those most in need of it, but as I had four hungry people under my own roof to keep satisfied, there was
little I could do to support other families.
On October 5, 1789 the mothers, aunts, grandmothers, daughters and sisters of France marched to Versailles in protest of the food
crisis. We were sickened by the thought of Marie Antoinette in a silk gown, sitting in a vast dining hall, being cooked for by chefs,
being served by private servants, and dining with silver cutlery while we went to bed with hungry stomachs. This is what drove us
to the castle, protesting and rioting against the unfair advantage that the royal family has. This protest was named the Women’s
March of Versailles. Overwhelmed by the mob, King Louis XVI immediately sanctioned the August Decrees and the Declaration of the
Rights of Man and of the Citizen, two reforms created by the National Assembly. The next day the royal family accompanied the
female crowd back to Paris. To ensure that he was aware of the woes of the city and its citizens, the king and his family were
imprisoned in the Tuileries Palace in the city.
8. July 28, 1794
End of the Bloodflood
End of the Bloodflood
The guillotine was busy for nine whole months. It took the life of my poor sister.
9. July 28, 1794
End of the Bloodflood
End of the Bloodflood
Robespierre’s death won’t bring back the life of my wonderful sister. It will, however, end the horrible Reign of Terror that has stolen thousands of people
from our country’s population.
Two years ago, the revolutionary government elected the National Convention of delegates to oversee the country. Pierre had grown acquainted with
many revolutionary lawyers after the Storming of the Bastille. When they elected the delegates in the National Convention, Pierre was among them.
Imagine my husband, a mere baker, making decisions along with titled men! I was so proud of him. To nearly every Frenchman’s satisfaction, the first
action of the convention, on September 22, 1792, was to abolish the monarchy and to create the Republic of France. Breaking free from the ruling of the
inadequate King was like jumping off a carriage that had been going in worthless circles for days, like breaking away from the chains that had bound our
nation for years, like finding the hidden key to a door that had been forever locked. The next decision made was to execute of Louis XVI. He had let down
our country in so many horrible ways, yet I didn’t agree that he deserved death. In the past, I had hated him as a leader. But now the monarchy was
abolished and I had no right to hate him as a man. Pierre agreed with what I had to say, but told me that it was best not to express my views to anyone
else than him as it could cause unwanted problems. Little did I know that it later would.
In the autumn of 1793, Robespierre and the Jacobins started addressing problems within France. The government started a campaign against
revolutionary opposition known as the Reign of Terror. Anyone who expressed counterrevolutionary or counter-Robespierre views was executed. Even
the housewives who always came by the bakery lost a sense for gossip (especially that of a political nature) and most people avoided discussions at any
cost in fear of Robespierre’s faithful helper, the bladed instrument.
I will never forget the evening of December sixteenth, 1793. The shop smelt of spices and gingerbread. The holidays are a baker’s busiest season, and the
Boulangerie was kept open two hours later than usual. Adele and I were closing the shop when two men burst in and declared themselves on Jacobins
business. Adele furrowed her eyebrows and asked how we could help them. They asked which one of us was Elizabeth Dupont. Adele’s eyes opened
wide, when she realized what I would learn moments later. Someone must have remembered the baker’s wife who was against the beheading of Louis
XVI. Adele gave me a sly look that screamed for me to say nothing. It was a familiar look that she often gave me when we were children and naughtily lied
to our parents about where we had been. She cleared her throat and declared herself as me, as Elizabeth Dupont. That was the last I saw of Adele. It
embarrasses me, but I’m not able to recall this without spilling my teardrops upon the parchment. What Adele did was brave, but I will never forgive her
for it. She took my place at the guillotine; my best friend and sister gave her life for me.
Yesterday, the Reign of Terror finally ended. Robespierre faced the same death as the other 50,000 Frenchmen that have been executed during the
course of nine months – all for thinking independently. It disgusts and upsets me to think that my own views on the guillotine led to the execution of my
beloved sister. Repose en paix (rest in peace), Adele.
10. November 10, 1799
Back to the Beginning
Back to the Beginning
The 1795 constitution that robbed Pierre of his right to vote.
11. November 10, 1799
Back to the Beginning
Back to the Beginning
We have been overthrown. Yesterday, Napoleon Bonaparte overthrew the Directory and instituted himself as the first consul. Once
again, one man has the responsibility of leading our nation. Has ten years of a seemingly productive revolution truly gone to this
waste? We want a republic; the Jacobins demand a republic. We don’t want a monarchy, nor do we want a military dictatorship. I,
along with many others, opposed of the Directory and their way of ruling. I can hardly believe what Pierre has been trying to explain
to me, even if it’s as clear as the creek water in the countryside. We are essentially back to the where we had started, with one
“independent” man at the head.
Five years ago, after the Reign of Terror ended in 1794, the Jacobins lost their power in France. The National Convention still ruled as
the government, but a new constitution was written. Although the constitution that had been written the year before gave all men in
France a right to vote, this new 1974 constitution gave only people with a certain amount of property the right to vote. This outraged
Pierre and Leon. They are both Sans-Culottes who have limited property and money, and this is what restricts them from having a
say in important decisions. The new constitution created the Directory, which was the first government system to be split into two
houses. The lower house, the parliament, had 500 members. It was called the Conseil de Cinq-Cent. The upper house, the senate, had
250 members and it was called the Conseil des Anciens. As we had been very used to, most of the members and representatives were
nobles and men with money and background.
After the Directory came into power, the same old problems that had first begun the revolution began to creep into France. Once
again, the nobles grew wealthier, while the lower classes, including my family, had very little. At the start of the revolution, we had
made it quite clear to the higher classes how unfair it was that the rich constantly grow yet richer while the poor grow yet poorer.
Now that this problem is still thriving, we evidently didn’t make ourselves clear enough. The catalyst, the spark of motivation to
protest and carry on the revolutiod disappeared from some people. I had also grown tired, but I didn’t want to give up! We had
gotten so far and we had yet to go further. As a Jacobin, I wanted a republic and I was willing to fight for it. The Directory had a bad
way of ruling and it was not acceptable. They were running out of money to carry on the process of governing the nation, they
ignored elections that did not go the way they wanted and they also ignored the constitution in order to do things to control the
people.
But yesterday, Napoleon overthrew the Directory and we have yet to see what his way of governing France is. I can’t imagine him
creating a republic, giving voting rights to even the poor, or clearing the financial crisis. All I can hope is that he is more capable than
Louis XVI had been and less violent than Robespierre was.
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What is the point of divine right when the “chosen” King is incompetent of ruling our country? France has had divine right for years, which means that the King is chosen by God and thus entitled to the throne. I have a very faint and feeble belief that God would choose a king who is forced to go to the length of summoning the Estates-General for the first time since 1614 . This shows that our country is in a bad state. France is very high in debt, having financed previous wars and paying for the royal family’s extravagances. Yesterday, May 5, Louis XVI summoned the Estates-General , a legislative assembly divided by the three classes – clergy, nobility, and the common people. We had been anticipating a reform similar to this after Jacques Necker became the financial minister . Lately, Necker has been trying to clear up the mess that has been made by Louis XVI. To clear the economic struggles, I believe that they should start by limiting the extravagance that the queen, Marie Antoinette lives with everyday. My husband, Pierre, and I have to watch our use of water and avoid wasting it at any costs. We make our living from baking and keeping a boulangerie, which of course requires quite a bit of water in the recipes and cleaning. Meanwhile, the Versailles is filled with endless green gardens decorated by countless water wasting fountains. Our water use is to make a living. The royal family’s excessive water use has no point to it. I often wonder whether they ever understand the difficult lives of those citizens below them. My husband and I are in the third estate, as we are neither clergy nor nobility, along with merchants, traders, peasants, lawyers, and businessmen. The aspects of the people of the third estate that divide us from the others are our lack of titles . My husband, Pierre, and I have run a bakery in Paris for many years. We don’t do bad, but money is tight. And as Louis XVI’s solution to most problems is to increase the taxes, money has become even tighter. Even if a majority of us Frenchmen are in the third estate, we are far from having the majority of the money. The clergy and nobility don’t have to pay taxes, but the lower and poorer class does. Our king has put the economic struggles in the hands of people who have no way of solving them. The Americans were able to go through with a revolution , and so can we! My sister, Adèle and her husband, Leon, have financially struggled in the shoe making business while also having problems with gathering enough money for taxes. They risk losing their shop, leaving them on the street. I won’t let this happen. Something has to be done. The third estate can’t suffer under the other two for much longer.
France has rapidly turned from a complete monarchy full of superior nobles and inferior tax slaves, to a country in the midst of a revolution full of people striving for our rightful liberty. My pride in the revolutionaries and my deep want of having a powerful contribution are both unexplainable feelings. Adele, and her husband, Leon have had to come to live with Pierre and me. They were unable to finance a business as well as the unreasonable taxes spit upon us by our extravagant king. Space is very tight, but I value their company as we closely follow and assist the delegates of the National Assembly and their take on the revolution, with bright hope in our eyes. A few months ago, the Estates-General had been called to deal with our economic crisis, but it failed and fell to a chaotic mess because of its own unreasonable structure (it isn’t a surprise that it failed so horribly when it was convened by the inexperienced Louis XVI …) In the Estates-General , the Third Estate had been granted twice as many delegates as each of the other estates. This was celebrated; we all felt that we were given more say in France’s actions and economy. To our dismay, we later learned that all voting would be "by estates" not "by head", so the double representation was actually quite pointless, as the two other estates would always overpower us. Pierre, my two houseguests and I, were outraged when we heard about the disappointing double representation. The Estates-General and it’s assembly had at first seemed like a way to solve some of our problems, but it ended up putting us in the same place as before! We, the third estate, split away from the Estates-General in repulsion of the unfair way we were treated. The third estate became the National Assembly , but members of the other two estates were very welcome to join us. The King tried everything he could to retrieve us to the original Estates-General. Three days after we had created the new assembly, we were locked out of Salle des États , our original and previous meeting hall. The King thought himself clever, stating that if we weren’t able to meet, we weren't a legitimate or official assembly. This lockout didn’t stop us. It just motivated us to work harder against him, to find a new place to meet. We turned our backs to the locked doors without looking upon them as a hindrance, but as a motivator and commenced our search of a new meeting place. The royal tennis court fit our needs. After gathering there and discussing, we took the Tennis Court Oath . It stated that the group would not break apart until a new national constitution was created. I couldn’t be more proud that citizens of France are taking the revolution into our own hands and going against the monarchy, and I’m looking forward to watching the revolution unfold .
My mother always told me that with good things come bad things. Ever since July, the King’s amount of control has become reduced, as many of us had asked, prayed and pled for. But with that, the people’s amount of violence and hunger has arisen. Both of these things started when Louis XVI blamed Jacques Necker the failure of the Estates-General, and dismissed him as the Director General of Finance. In contrast to Louis XVI, Necker had known how to solve problems. When word of his dismissal reached the public, hostilities broke out. We, the revolutionaries, demanded control. We all know that those who posses the weapons also posses the power. On July 14, upon realizing that it contained a large armory, a thousand revolutionary men, including Pierre, stormed the Bastille , a prison in Paris . I was upset that I stayed home in a humid bakery whilst something of that immensity was happening, but Pierre’s account of the event made up for not being there myself. They had gathered in a large group, blocks away from the prison. The huge, angry mob easily took on the unprepared guards and they burst into the prison. It was an organized confusion. People rushed back and forth in chaos, gathering what weapons they could. But every man present had the same thing on his mind; by storming one of Paris’s most notorious prisons, a symbolic triumph was gained over the old regime. During the months after the storming of the Bastille, the National Assembly got more power and did more for the Frenchmen. The King was still living in extravagance, which thoroughly disgusted those of us who were affected by the food crisis that had spread throughout France. I have no children myself, but many friends of mine had a large difficulty with feeding their hungry ones. I did what I can to give bread to those most in need of it, but as I had four hungry people under my own roof to keep satisfied, there was little I could do to support other families. On October 5, 1789 the mothers, aunts, grandmothers, daughters and sisters of France marched to Versailles in protest of the food crisis. We were sickened by the thought of Marie Antoinette in a silk gown, sitting in a vast dining hall, being cooked for by chefs, being served by private servants, and dining with silver cutlery while we went to bed with hungry stomachs. This is what drove us to the castle, protesting and rioting against the unfair advantage that the royal family has. This protest was named the Women’s March of Versailles. Overwhelmed by the mob, King Louis XVI immediately sanctioned the August Decrees and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen , two reforms created by the National Assembly. The next day the royal family accompanied the female crowd back to Paris. To ensure that he was aware of the woes of the city and its citizens, the king and his family were imprisoned in the Tuileries Palace in the city.
Robespierre’s death won’t bring back the life of my wonderful sister. It will, however, end the horrible Reign of Terror that has stolen thousands of people from our country’s population. Two years ago, the revolutionary government elected the National Convention of delegates to oversee the country. Pierre had grown acquainted with many revolutionary lawyers after the Storming of the Bastille. When they elected the delegates in the National Convention, Pierre was among them. Imagine my husband, a mere baker, making decisions along with titled men! I was so proud of him. To nearly every Frenchman’s satisfaction, the first action of the convention, on September 22, 1792, was to abolish the monarchy and to create the Republic of France . Breaking free from the ruling of the inadequate King was like jumping off a carriage that had been going in worthless circles for days, like breaking away from the chains that had bound our nation for years, like finding the hidden key to a door that had been forever locked. The next decision made was to execute of Louis XVI. He had let down our country in so many horrible ways, yet I didn’t agree that he deserved death. In the past, I had hated him as a leader. But now the monarchy was abolished and I had no right to hate him as a man. Pierre agreed with what I had to say, but told me that it was best not to express my views to anyone else than him as it could cause unwanted problems. Little did I know that it later would. In the autumn of 1793, Robespierre and the Jacobins started addressing problems within France. The government started a campaign against revolutionary opposition known as the Reign of Terror . Anyone who expressed counterrevolutionary or counter-Robespierre views was executed. Even the housewives who always came by the bakery lost a sense for gossip (especially that of a political nature) and most people avoided discussions at any cost in fear of Robespierre’s faithful helper, the bladed instrument. I will never forget the evening of December sixteenth, 1793. The shop smelt of spices and gingerbread. The holidays are a baker’s busiest season, and the Boulangerie was kept open two hours later than usual. Adele and I were closing the shop when two men burst in and declared themselves on Jacobins business. Adele furrowed her eyebrows and asked how we could help them. They asked which one of us was Elizabeth Dupont. Adele’s eyes opened wide, when she realized what I would learn moments later. Someone must have remembered the baker’s wife who was against the beheading of Louis XVI. Adele gave me a sly look that screamed for me to say nothing. It was a familiar look that she often gave me when we were children and naughtily lied to our parents about where we had been. She cleared her throat and declared herself as me, as Elizabeth Dupont. That was the last I saw of Adele. It embarrasses me, but I’m not able to recall this without spilling my teardrops upon the parchment. What Adele did was brave, but I will never forgive her for it. She took my place at the guillotine; my best friend and sister gave her life for me. Yesterday, the Reign of Terror finally ended. Robespierre faced the same death as the other 50,000 Frenchmen that have been executed during the course of nine months – all for thinking independently. It disgusts and upsets me to think that my own views on the guillotine led to the execution of my beloved sister.
We have been overthrown. Yesterday, Napoleon Bonaparte overthrew the Directory and instituted himself as the first consul. Once again, one man has the responsibility of leading our nation. Has ten years of a seemingly productive revolution truly gone to this waste? We want a republic; the Jacobins demand a republic. We don’t want a monarchy, nor do we want a military dictatorship. I, along with many others, opposed of the Directory and their way of ruling. I can hardly believe what Pierre has been trying to explain to me, even if it’s as clear as the creek water in the countryside. We are essentially back to the where we had started, with one “independent” man at the head. Five years ago, after the Reign of Terror ended in 1794, the Jacobins lost their power in France. The National Convention still ruled as the government, but a new constitution was written. Although the constitution that had been written the year before gave all men in France a right to vote, this new 1974 constitution gave only people with a certain amount of property the right to vote . This outraged Pierre and Leon. They are both Sans-Culottes who have limited property and money, and this is what restricts them from having a say in important decisions. The new constitution created the Directory, which was the first government system to be split into two houses. The lower house, the parliament, had 500 members. It was called the Conseil de Cinq-Cent . The upper house, the senate, had 250 members and it was called the Conseil des Anciens . As we had been very used to, most of the members and representatives were nobles and men with money and background. After the Directory came into power, the same old problems that had first begun the revolution began to creep into France. Once again, the nobles grew wealthier, while the lower classes, including my family, had very little. At the start of the revolution, we had made it quite clear to the higher classes how unfair it was that the rich constantly grow yet richer while the poor grow yet poorer. Now that this problem is still thriving, we evidently didn’t make ourselves clear enough. The catalyst, the spark of motivation to protest and carry on the revolution has disappeared from some people. I had also grown tired, but I didn’t want to give up! We had gotten so far and we had yet to go further. As a Jacobin, I wanted a republic and I was willing to fight for it. The Directory had a bad way of ruling and it was not acceptable. They were running out of money to carry on the process of governing the nation, they ignored elections that did not go the way they wanted and they also ignored the constitution in order to do things to control the people. But yesterday, Napoleon overthrew the Directory and we have yet to see his way of governing France. I can’t imagine him creating a republic, giving voting rights to even the poor, or clearing the financial crisis. All I can hope is that he is more capable than Louis XVI had been and less violent than Robespierre was.