The document summarizes key events and causes of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1815. It describes the economic troubles facing French citizens, especially peasants, which led to unrest. It outlines the formation of the Estates General and National Assembly in response to calls for tax reform. Major events of the Revolution included the storming of the Bastille, declaration of the rights of man, and the establishment of the republic after executing King Louis XVI. The Revolution was followed by the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte and attempts to restore stability under the Congress of Vienna.
The French Revolution was sparked by growing economic and social inequality between the three estates. The Third Estate, which represented the common people, bore the tax burden but had little political power. They rebelled in 1789, storming the Bastille and forcing King Louis XVI to accept a constitutional monarchy. However, tensions remained and radical factions grew more powerful. The monarchy was overthrown and Louis XVI was executed in 1793, marking the onset of the Reign of Terror by the Jacobins to consolidate the Revolution.
The document summarizes the social and political conditions in France prior to the French Revolution. The country was divided into three estates, with the clergy and nobility comprising the first two estates and enjoying many privileges, while the common people made up the large third estate and carried most of the tax burden. Mounting financial problems and calls for political reform led to the convening of the Estates General in 1789. When the third estate demanded equal representation, they broke off and formed the National Assembly, taking the Tennis Court Oath not to disperse until a constitution was drafted. This marked a major step toward revolutionary change in France.
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 began in 1788 when King Louis XVI called the Estates-General to address France's financial troubles. This led to tensions between the three estates, and the formation of the National Assembly by the Third Estate. On July 14, 1789, the storming of the Bastille prison by Parisians marked the start of the Revolution. The National Assembly abolished feudalism and declared basic rights and liberties in the Declaration of the Rights of Man. However, the Revolution grew increasingly radical as outside powers invaded France and the Reign of Terror began, with Robespierre sending thousands to the guillotine until his own execution in 1794. The Revolution transformed France from a monarchy to a democratic republic and
The French Revolution underwent several phases from 1789 to 1799, beginning with the meeting of the Estates-General and ending with the rise of Napoleon. Key events included the storming of the Bastille, the establishment of the National Assembly and constitutional monarchy, the overthrow of the monarchy and establishment of the First French Republic, the Reign of Terror under Robespierre and the Committee of Public Safety, and the eventual rise of the Directory and then the Consulate under Napoleon in 1799. Different social groups and political factions vied for power as France transitioned through these turbulent years.
The French Revolution began in 1789 and overthrew the French monarchy and feudal system. On July 14, 1789, the people of Paris stormed the Bastille prison, freeing the prisoners and beginning the revolution. The revolution established France as a constitutional monarchy but divisions and unrest continued that led to the rise of Robespierre and the Reign of Terror in 1793-94 where thousands were executed. The revolution transformed France from an absolute monarchy to a republic with the ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity.
The French Revolution began in 1789 and overthrew the French monarchy and feudal system. It established a constitutional monarchy that gradually gave way to a republic as King Louis XVI was executed in 1793. The Revolution was influenced by Enlightenment ideas on equality, representation and inalienable rights and led to the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. However, the Revolution also saw the rise of Robespierre and the Reign of Terror as he established a dictatorship before being overthrown. Napoleon later crowned himself Emperor in 1804 but was eventually defeated at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
Long years of war drained France's financial resources while maintaining an extravagant royal court added greatly to its debt. Years of poor harvests due to drought and famine led to widespread economic hardship and discontent among commoners. As Enlightenment ideas of liberty, equality, and democracy spread, the poor economic conditions and influence of revolutionary philosophers led to the outbreak of revolution in 1789. Angry mobs in Paris stormed the Bastille prison, sparking the revolution. The National Assembly abolished feudalism and made France a constitutional monarchy, though unrest continued as the revolution progressed.
The French Revolution was sparked by growing economic and social inequality between the three estates. The Third Estate, which represented the common people, bore the tax burden but had little political power. They rebelled in 1789, storming the Bastille and forcing King Louis XVI to accept a constitutional monarchy. However, tensions remained and radical factions grew more powerful. The monarchy was overthrown and Louis XVI was executed in 1793, marking the onset of the Reign of Terror by the Jacobins to consolidate the Revolution.
The document summarizes the social and political conditions in France prior to the French Revolution. The country was divided into three estates, with the clergy and nobility comprising the first two estates and enjoying many privileges, while the common people made up the large third estate and carried most of the tax burden. Mounting financial problems and calls for political reform led to the convening of the Estates General in 1789. When the third estate demanded equal representation, they broke off and formed the National Assembly, taking the Tennis Court Oath not to disperse until a constitution was drafted. This marked a major step toward revolutionary change in France.
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 began in 1788 when King Louis XVI called the Estates-General to address France's financial troubles. This led to tensions between the three estates, and the formation of the National Assembly by the Third Estate. On July 14, 1789, the storming of the Bastille prison by Parisians marked the start of the Revolution. The National Assembly abolished feudalism and declared basic rights and liberties in the Declaration of the Rights of Man. However, the Revolution grew increasingly radical as outside powers invaded France and the Reign of Terror began, with Robespierre sending thousands to the guillotine until his own execution in 1794. The Revolution transformed France from a monarchy to a democratic republic and
The French Revolution underwent several phases from 1789 to 1799, beginning with the meeting of the Estates-General and ending with the rise of Napoleon. Key events included the storming of the Bastille, the establishment of the National Assembly and constitutional monarchy, the overthrow of the monarchy and establishment of the First French Republic, the Reign of Terror under Robespierre and the Committee of Public Safety, and the eventual rise of the Directory and then the Consulate under Napoleon in 1799. Different social groups and political factions vied for power as France transitioned through these turbulent years.
The French Revolution began in 1789 and overthrew the French monarchy and feudal system. On July 14, 1789, the people of Paris stormed the Bastille prison, freeing the prisoners and beginning the revolution. The revolution established France as a constitutional monarchy but divisions and unrest continued that led to the rise of Robespierre and the Reign of Terror in 1793-94 where thousands were executed. The revolution transformed France from an absolute monarchy to a republic with the ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity.
The French Revolution began in 1789 and overthrew the French monarchy and feudal system. It established a constitutional monarchy that gradually gave way to a republic as King Louis XVI was executed in 1793. The Revolution was influenced by Enlightenment ideas on equality, representation and inalienable rights and led to the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. However, the Revolution also saw the rise of Robespierre and the Reign of Terror as he established a dictatorship before being overthrown. Napoleon later crowned himself Emperor in 1804 but was eventually defeated at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
Long years of war drained France's financial resources while maintaining an extravagant royal court added greatly to its debt. Years of poor harvests due to drought and famine led to widespread economic hardship and discontent among commoners. As Enlightenment ideas of liberty, equality, and democracy spread, the poor economic conditions and influence of revolutionary philosophers led to the outbreak of revolution in 1789. Angry mobs in Paris stormed the Bastille prison, sparking the revolution. The National Assembly abolished feudalism and made France a constitutional monarchy, though unrest continued as the revolution progressed.
The French Revolution occurred from 1789 to 1799 and overthrew the French monarchy and feudal system. It established France as a republic and introduced principles of citizenship and inalienable rights. The revolution was caused by famine, rising debt, taxation, and failure of reforms under the monarchy. It involved the storming of the Bastille fortress in Paris, the establishment of a National Assembly, and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen. The revolution eventually spiraled into the Reign of Terror led by Robespierre, with thousands executed by guillotine before his own fall from power. Napoleon later took control of France and established himself as emperor.
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The document provides an overview of the key events and causes of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1799. It discusses the unfair taxation system that burdened the third estate and led to unrest. Major developments included the storming of the Bastille, the establishment of the National Assembly, and the abolition of feudalism. The monarchy was overthrown and a republic established, though this gave way to the Reign of Terror under Robespierre. Eventually, a Directory assumed power in France as the Revolution came to an end.
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France was divided into three classes or estates: the clergy, nobility, and commoners. The clergy made up 1% of the population but owned 15% of the land and paid no taxes. The nobility comprised 2% of the population and owned 25% of land, also paying no taxes. The remaining 97% were commoners who owned 65% of land and paid all taxes to support the government and church.
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.
The French Revolution began on July 14, 1789 when protesters stormed the Bastille prison in Paris. This marked the start of widespread civil unrest against the absolute monarchy of King Louis XVI. Inequality, high taxes on the poor, and a financial crisis contributed to growing discontent with the existing social and political system. The Revolution led to the establishment of a constitutional monarchy and a declaration of rights that embraced principles of liberty, equality and popular sovereignty. However, internal divisions and war with other European nations led to increased radicalization and the rise of Maximilien Robespierre's Jacobin dictatorship during the Reign of Terror from 1793-1794. The Revolution transformed France from an absolute monarchy to a
The French Revolution began in 1788 as King Louis XVI called the Estates-General due to France's bankrupt treasury. This led to conflict between the three estates of French society, and the formation of the National Assembly to represent citizens more equally. On July 14, 1789, the storming of the Bastille fortress by Parisians symbolized the people's growing discontent with the absolute monarchy. The Revolution then spread violence and turmoil across France as radical factions gained influence and instituted the Reign of Terror under Robespierre, sending thousands to the guillotine until his own execution in 1794. The monarchy was abolished, leaving France a democratic republic but still unstable amid conflict with other European nations.
The document provides information about the causes and events of the French Revolution. It discusses the social, economic, political, and intellectual factors that contributed to the revolution. Key events discussed include King Louis XVI calling the Estate General in 1789, the formation of the National Assembly, the storming of the Bastille, and the rise of Maximilien Robespierre and the Jacobins. The document also summarizes the reign of terror under Robespierre and the overthrow of his dictatorship, as well as the later rule of Napoleon Bonaparte.
The document provides an overview of the French Revolution including its key causes, events, outcomes, and legacy. It discusses the social, economic, and political causes of the revolution including the division of French society into estates, the country's growing debt, and the influence of Enlightenment philosophers. Major events covered include the storming of the Bastille, the Tennis Court Oath, and France becoming a constitutional monarchy with limits placed on the monarchy's power. The document also mentions the introduction of rights like equality before the law and the revolutionary wars that further strained France's economy.
The document summarizes several European revolutions that occurred between 1830 and 1848. It discusses the French Revolutions of 1830 and 1848, where citizens revolted due to a desire for more liberal governments and an expansion of voting rights. It also outlines revolutions in Belgium, Poland, the Austrian Empire, Italy, and Germany, which were largely driven by nationalist sentiments of various ethnic groups who wanted independent nation states. Of the revolutions discussed, only the Belgian Revolution resulted in the successful establishment of an independent country.
The French Revolution began in 1789 with the storming of the Bastille prison in Paris by revolutionaries. French society was highly unequal, with the majority of the population (the third estate) facing heavy taxation while the nobility and clergy were largely exempt. This, combined with Enlightenment ideas of equality and natural rights, led to growing unrest among commoners and the middle class. The Revolution abolished the monarchy and feudal system of France, establishing a constitutional monarchy then a republic, with the execution of King Louis XVI. A period of violence known as the Reign of Terror followed, led by Robespierre, before a Directory government was established under Napoleon Bonaparte.
The document discusses the impact of the French Revolution and the spread of new ideas about individual rights and social power. It led to varied responses across Europe, with some wanting gradual change and others desiring a radical restructuring of society. There emerged three main groups - conservatives who wanted to preserve the status quo, liberals who favored limited reforms, and radicals who pushed for widespread changes to society. The document examines the political divisions that arose in the aftermath of the French Revolution across Europe regarding approaches to social and political transformation.
The document summarizes key aspects of the French Revolution including:
1) Important figures like Napoleon Bonaparte, Louis XVI, and Robespierre.
2) Discrimination in the estate system which caused resentment among the third estate who faced high taxes.
3) Events that sparked the revolution like the subsistence crisis and storming of the Bastille.
4) Changes like abolishing the monarchy and establishing a republic, and symbols of the revolution like the tricolor flag and Phrygian cap.
The French Revolution began in 1789 as the Estates General met to increase taxes for the old regime but ended in revolt. This led to the Reign of Terror and overthrow of the monarchy. Eventually Napoleon came to power after the revolution transformed France's political and social structure.
The revolutions of 1848 saw uprisings across Europe seeking liberal reforms and national independence. Revolutions broke out in cities like Paris, Vienna, Berlin and Milan. However, the revolutions ultimately failed due to several factors. They did not attract widespread support from workers and peasants. As revolutions turned more radical, the middle class withdrew support. Nationalist goals divided rather than united in places like Germany and Italy. Where revolutions succeeded temporarily, the old ruling elites were left intact and moved to reassert control. By 1850, the pre-revolutionary political order was largely restored across Europe through direct military intervention or co-optation of liberal gains.
The document discusses the causes and characteristics of revolutions through examining the French Revolution. It identifies several factors that contributed to the revolution including economic struggles, unfair taxation and class divisions between the three estates. The document outlines the major events of the revolution including the storming of the Bastille, the establishment of the National Assembly and the execution of King Louis XVI. It also discusses the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte in the aftermath of the revolution.
The French Revolution began in 1789 and overthrew the French monarchy and feudal system. The Third Estate, which represented the common people, demanded representation and reforms to the unequal system. This led to the storming of the Bastille prison and the formation of a constitutional monarchy. However, political divisions and war with other European nations led to increased radicalism and the Reign of Terror under Maximilien Robespierre. The Revolution ended in 1799 with the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte as leader of France.
Helmuth's father, a Nazi supporter, killed himself out of fear of retaliation by the Allies for Nazi war crimes. The document then provides background on Nazi Germany and Hitler's rise to power, including how the harsh Treaty of Versailles led to instability in Germany and economic crises enabled Hitler and the Nazis to gain support. It describes Nazi war crimes like the Holocaust and the Nuremberg trials that held Nazis accountable. In summary, it connects Helmuth's story to the aftermath of WWII and establishment of the Weimar Republic in Germany after WWI.
The document summarizes the key causes and events of the French Revolution:
Political causes included massive debt from war expenses and maintaining the lavish Versailles palace. To raise funds, Louis XVI increased taxes, sparking widespread discontent. Socioeconomic tensions also grew as the population increased but grain production did not, leading to food shortages and inflation. The educated middle class further opposed the nobility's privileges. In 1789, King Louis XVI called the Estates General to levy new taxes, but the Third Estate declared itself the National Assembly, aiming to draft a constitution. Public unrest grew with food shortages and rising prices, culminating in the storming of the Bastille prison in Paris on July 14, 1789 and
The French Revolution occurred from 1789 to 1799 and overthrew the French monarchy and feudal system. It established France as a republic and introduced principles of citizenship and inalienable rights. The revolution was caused by famine, rising debt, taxation, and failure of reforms under the monarchy. It involved the storming of the Bastille fortress in Paris, the establishment of a National Assembly, and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen. The revolution eventually spiraled into the Reign of Terror led by Robespierre, with thousands executed by guillotine before his own fall from power. Napoleon later took control of France and established himself as emperor.
French Revolution a chapter of grade IX. This power point presentation gives detailed information about the chapter. I hope all students will benefit from this presentation.
The document provides an overview of the key events and causes of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1799. It discusses the unfair taxation system that burdened the third estate and led to unrest. Major developments included the storming of the Bastille, the establishment of the National Assembly, and the abolition of feudalism. The monarchy was overthrown and a republic established, though this gave way to the Reign of Terror under Robespierre. Eventually, a Directory assumed power in France as the Revolution came to an end.
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France was divided into three classes or estates: the clergy, nobility, and commoners. The clergy made up 1% of the population but owned 15% of the land and paid no taxes. The nobility comprised 2% of the population and owned 25% of land, also paying no taxes. The remaining 97% were commoners who owned 65% of land and paid all taxes to support the government and church.
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.
The French Revolution began on July 14, 1789 when protesters stormed the Bastille prison in Paris. This marked the start of widespread civil unrest against the absolute monarchy of King Louis XVI. Inequality, high taxes on the poor, and a financial crisis contributed to growing discontent with the existing social and political system. The Revolution led to the establishment of a constitutional monarchy and a declaration of rights that embraced principles of liberty, equality and popular sovereignty. However, internal divisions and war with other European nations led to increased radicalization and the rise of Maximilien Robespierre's Jacobin dictatorship during the Reign of Terror from 1793-1794. The Revolution transformed France from an absolute monarchy to a
The French Revolution began in 1788 as King Louis XVI called the Estates-General due to France's bankrupt treasury. This led to conflict between the three estates of French society, and the formation of the National Assembly to represent citizens more equally. On July 14, 1789, the storming of the Bastille fortress by Parisians symbolized the people's growing discontent with the absolute monarchy. The Revolution then spread violence and turmoil across France as radical factions gained influence and instituted the Reign of Terror under Robespierre, sending thousands to the guillotine until his own execution in 1794. The monarchy was abolished, leaving France a democratic republic but still unstable amid conflict with other European nations.
The document provides information about the causes and events of the French Revolution. It discusses the social, economic, political, and intellectual factors that contributed to the revolution. Key events discussed include King Louis XVI calling the Estate General in 1789, the formation of the National Assembly, the storming of the Bastille, and the rise of Maximilien Robespierre and the Jacobins. The document also summarizes the reign of terror under Robespierre and the overthrow of his dictatorship, as well as the later rule of Napoleon Bonaparte.
The document provides an overview of the French Revolution including its key causes, events, outcomes, and legacy. It discusses the social, economic, and political causes of the revolution including the division of French society into estates, the country's growing debt, and the influence of Enlightenment philosophers. Major events covered include the storming of the Bastille, the Tennis Court Oath, and France becoming a constitutional monarchy with limits placed on the monarchy's power. The document also mentions the introduction of rights like equality before the law and the revolutionary wars that further strained France's economy.
The document summarizes several European revolutions that occurred between 1830 and 1848. It discusses the French Revolutions of 1830 and 1848, where citizens revolted due to a desire for more liberal governments and an expansion of voting rights. It also outlines revolutions in Belgium, Poland, the Austrian Empire, Italy, and Germany, which were largely driven by nationalist sentiments of various ethnic groups who wanted independent nation states. Of the revolutions discussed, only the Belgian Revolution resulted in the successful establishment of an independent country.
The French Revolution began in 1789 with the storming of the Bastille prison in Paris by revolutionaries. French society was highly unequal, with the majority of the population (the third estate) facing heavy taxation while the nobility and clergy were largely exempt. This, combined with Enlightenment ideas of equality and natural rights, led to growing unrest among commoners and the middle class. The Revolution abolished the monarchy and feudal system of France, establishing a constitutional monarchy then a republic, with the execution of King Louis XVI. A period of violence known as the Reign of Terror followed, led by Robespierre, before a Directory government was established under Napoleon Bonaparte.
The document discusses the impact of the French Revolution and the spread of new ideas about individual rights and social power. It led to varied responses across Europe, with some wanting gradual change and others desiring a radical restructuring of society. There emerged three main groups - conservatives who wanted to preserve the status quo, liberals who favored limited reforms, and radicals who pushed for widespread changes to society. The document examines the political divisions that arose in the aftermath of the French Revolution across Europe regarding approaches to social and political transformation.
The document summarizes key aspects of the French Revolution including:
1) Important figures like Napoleon Bonaparte, Louis XVI, and Robespierre.
2) Discrimination in the estate system which caused resentment among the third estate who faced high taxes.
3) Events that sparked the revolution like the subsistence crisis and storming of the Bastille.
4) Changes like abolishing the monarchy and establishing a republic, and symbols of the revolution like the tricolor flag and Phrygian cap.
The French Revolution began in 1789 as the Estates General met to increase taxes for the old regime but ended in revolt. This led to the Reign of Terror and overthrow of the monarchy. Eventually Napoleon came to power after the revolution transformed France's political and social structure.
The revolutions of 1848 saw uprisings across Europe seeking liberal reforms and national independence. Revolutions broke out in cities like Paris, Vienna, Berlin and Milan. However, the revolutions ultimately failed due to several factors. They did not attract widespread support from workers and peasants. As revolutions turned more radical, the middle class withdrew support. Nationalist goals divided rather than united in places like Germany and Italy. Where revolutions succeeded temporarily, the old ruling elites were left intact and moved to reassert control. By 1850, the pre-revolutionary political order was largely restored across Europe through direct military intervention or co-optation of liberal gains.
The document discusses the causes and characteristics of revolutions through examining the French Revolution. It identifies several factors that contributed to the revolution including economic struggles, unfair taxation and class divisions between the three estates. The document outlines the major events of the revolution including the storming of the Bastille, the establishment of the National Assembly and the execution of King Louis XVI. It also discusses the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte in the aftermath of the revolution.
The French Revolution began in 1789 and overthrew the French monarchy and feudal system. The Third Estate, which represented the common people, demanded representation and reforms to the unequal system. This led to the storming of the Bastille prison and the formation of a constitutional monarchy. However, political divisions and war with other European nations led to increased radicalism and the Reign of Terror under Maximilien Robespierre. The Revolution ended in 1799 with the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte as leader of France.
Helmuth's father, a Nazi supporter, killed himself out of fear of retaliation by the Allies for Nazi war crimes. The document then provides background on Nazi Germany and Hitler's rise to power, including how the harsh Treaty of Versailles led to instability in Germany and economic crises enabled Hitler and the Nazis to gain support. It describes Nazi war crimes like the Holocaust and the Nuremberg trials that held Nazis accountable. In summary, it connects Helmuth's story to the aftermath of WWII and establishment of the Weimar Republic in Germany after WWI.
The document summarizes the key causes and events of the French Revolution:
Political causes included massive debt from war expenses and maintaining the lavish Versailles palace. To raise funds, Louis XVI increased taxes, sparking widespread discontent. Socioeconomic tensions also grew as the population increased but grain production did not, leading to food shortages and inflation. The educated middle class further opposed the nobility's privileges. In 1789, King Louis XVI called the Estates General to levy new taxes, but the Third Estate declared itself the National Assembly, aiming to draft a constitution. Public unrest grew with food shortages and rising prices, culminating in the storming of the Bastille prison in Paris on July 14, 1789 and
The French Revolution began in 1789 as the poor third estate grew angry over their lack of representation and equality compared to the first and second estates. They took an oath at a tennis court to form a national assembly and constitution. Over the next decade, violence erupted as the monarchy was overthrown and Robespierre established the Reign of Terror. The revolution installed several short-lived governments until Napoleon Bonaparte seized power in 1799, bringing the revolution to an end. The revolution profoundly influenced ideas of democracy, equality, and the role of citizens in government across Europe.
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.
The document provides background information on key events and figures of the French Revolution:
- La Marseillaise was composed in 1792 as the revolution was underway and France was at war with absolute monarchies.
- Major events included the storming of the Bastille in 1789, the abolition of feudalism and establishment of human rights, and the execution of King Louis XVI in 1793 after he conspired against the revolution.
- Figures mentioned include Robespierre, who led the radical Jacobin faction during the Reign of Terror but was later overthrown and guillotined along with his supporters.
The document provides background information on the French Revolution from 1789-1792, known as the "Bourgeois Phase". It discusses the overthrow of the French monarchy and establishment of a constitutional monarchy. Key events included the storming of the Bastille, the abolition of feudalism, establishment of the National Assembly, and adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen which established principles of liberty, equality and resistance to oppression. However, tensions remained between moderates who sought to safeguard property rights and more radical factions who demanded further changes.
The French Revolution began on July 14, 1789 when protesters stormed the Bastille prison in Paris looking for arms. This marked the start of the revolution against the absolute monarchy and old feudal system of France. The National Assembly was formed and declared France a constitutional monarchy, limiting the King's power. However, as the revolution radicalized, the monarchy was abolished and the First French Republic was declared. Maximillian Robespierre rose to power and instituted the Reign of Terror from 1793-1794, where those seen as enemies of the revolution were executed by guillotine without trial.
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The French Revolution occurred from 1789-1799 and transformed both France and the Western world. It began due to public unrest over political injustice and economic inequality under the Ancien Regime, or old order, where the nobility and clergy ruled. King Louis XVI faced a financial crisis which led him to hold the Estates-General meeting for the first time since 1614, but the Third Estate declared itself the National Assembly, seeking to end feudalism and establish more rights for common citizens. The storming of the Bastille prison by citizens on July 14, 1789 marked the start of the revolution.
The document provides background on the French Revolution. It describes the economic troubles facing King Louis XVI that led to tax increases, sparking unrest. On July 14, 1789, protesters stormed the Bastille prison, a symbol of the king's power. Philosophers like Locke, Rousseau and Montesquieu influenced calls for democratic reforms. In 1791, the National Assembly established a constitutional monarchy with limited powers for Louis XVI. However, war with neighboring countries and unrest grew, leading to the abolition of the monarchy in 1792 and the establishment of the violent Reign of Terror under Maximilien Robespierre from 1793-1794.
The document provides a detailed summary of the key events and causes of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1794. It discusses the economic troubles facing King Louis XVI that led to tax increases, as well as the social inequalities between the three estates. The storming of the Bastille on July 14th 1789 marked the beginning of the Revolution. The National Assembly was formed and abolished feudalism. The constitutional monarchy established in 1791 limited the King's power. The Reign of Terror under Robespierre saw thousands executed by guillotine. The Revolution had wide-ranging impacts including the abolition of slavery and new rights for women.
The French Revolution was sparked by political and economic problems under the absolute monarchy of King Louis XVI. France was deeply unequal with a system of estates that privileged the clergy and nobility over the majority Third Estate, who faced high taxes. When the king called the Estates-General to address a financial crisis, tensions erupted over issues of representation and taxation. This led the Third Estate forming the National Assembly and demanding democratic reforms and limits on royal power, marking the beginning of the Revolution in 1789.
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.
The document provides an overview of the causes and events of the French Revolution from 1789-1799. It discusses how the ideas of the Enlightenment and inequalities between the three estates led to unrest. Key events included the formation of the National Assembly, the storming of the Bastille, bread riots, and the declaration of the Rights of Man which established new freedoms and moved France from an absolute to constitutional monarchy.
The French Revolution began as a result of a financial crisis that left France in massive debt. King Louis XVI was a weak ruler unable to address problems or raise taxes without approval from the Estates General, an advisory body that had not met since 1614. When the Estates General did meet in 1789, the Third Estate formed the National Assembly and seized power. This led to the storming of the Bastille and the abolition of feudalism. Economic troubles and divisions escalated tensions, resulting in the Reign of Terror led by Maximilien Robespierre that saw tens of thousands executed before his own fall from power in 1794.
The French Revolution occurred from 1789-1815 and consisted of 10 phases:
1) The Old Regime ruled by King Louis XVI faced debt from aiding the American Revolution. 2) The Tennis Court Oath saw the estates general rebel and form the National Assembly. 3) The Storming of the Bastille sparked violence that spread throughout France. 4) The Declaration of the Rights of Man established freedoms and took power from the church. 5) King Louis XVI and his wife Marie Antoinette were arrested and executed. 6) The Committee of Public Safety instituted the Reign of Terror under Maximillien Robespierre. 7) Napoleon Bonaparte rose to power as a general defeating European powers. 8) Napoleon
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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.
The document summarizes the political, social, and economic conditions in France that led to the French Revolution in 1789. The French monarchy had become absolutist and oppressive under Louis XVI, neglecting the welfare of the people. The majority third estate faced high taxes while the clergy and nobles were exempt, causing growing resentment. Years of poor harvests and a subsistence crisis further impoverished the people. These grievances erupted on July 14, 1789 when protesters stormed the Bastille prison, starting the Revolution. The National Assembly was formed and abolished the absolute monarchy, declaring fundamental rights like equality.
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The French Revolution began in 1789 as the Third Estate, angry over their lack of representation and rights, demanded equality and reforms. They took an oath at a tennis court to form a national assembly. Violence broke out as peasant mobs targeted the aristocracy. A new constitution was written between 1789-1791, but the monarchy and new government were unstable. The Revolution saw periods of violence and terror alongside attempts at new governments. It ended with Napoleon Bonaparte's coup in 1799, leaving democratic reforms and nationalism as part of its lasting legacies.
The document summarizes the key causes and events of the French Revolution:
1) Economic hardship, rising food prices, and the monarchy's inability to manage finances caused widespread discontent before 1789.
2) The meeting of the Estates-General and formation of the National Assembly marked the start of the Revolution.
3) Public unrest grew through 1789, culminating in the storming of the Bastille in July and abolition of feudalism in August, radically transforming French society.
4) The Declaration of the Rights of Man established France as a constitutional monarchy but conflict continued as the Jacobins took control and instituted the Reign of Terror from 1793-94 to eliminate dissent.
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2. A term used to describe an aggressive
overthrow of a government structure
U s u a l l y represents a complete
turnaround from one way of doing
things to another way, which is
drastically opposite.
What is a Revolution?
3. .
* Each group is given lyrics to a song that relates to
revolutions.
1. What do these songs have to say about the causes of
revolutions?
2. How it effacted on the revolution of Franch?
Revolution Songs
.
4. A political idea: A dramatic shift in
power where a society reject and
overthrow its government and
institutions, along with ideas that have
been used to justify them.
Major Characteristics of
a Revolution
5. V i o l e n c e is a common feature, usually
seen through the execution of therulers.
P r o s p e r i t y and employment
are reorganized.
F o r thousands of years, society was
remarkably static-agricultural society where
political change seemed impossibly…
W h a t changed this?
Major Characteristics…
6. Material conditions- taxation, drought,
famine economic downturns
Oppression or dire poverty
Defeat in war
Foreign rule- often seen in wars of Independence
Domino effect- French soldiers who had fought on
the American side of Independence often returned to
France imbedded with new ideas of liberty.
Driving forces of
Revolutions
7. R e v o l u t i o n a r y Ideas- new ideas that
werecoming out of the Enlightenment.
S o c i a l Causes- the division of
the threeestates and the unfair taxation
laws.
E c o n o m i c Depression- the 1770’s-1780’s
brought economic depressions, with a
downturn of economics and trade. This led to
a lack of work and a deep hunger.
Major causes of the
French Revolution
8. P o o r Economy
P o v e r t y
H a t r e d of Marie Antoinette
Enlightenment Ideas
T h e American Revolution
Causes of the French
Revolution
9. P o l i t i c a l Power
S o c i a l Equality
F o o d
R e s p e c t
A b i l i t y to providefor their families
R o y a l t y to step down
Needs of the French
People
10. C l e r g y (Church)- privileged estate.
L e s s than 1% of the population
butowned 10% of the land.
N o t only were they minimally
taxed,but they collected 10% tithe from
the people ( tax-like payment).
First Estate
11.
N o b i l i t y - holding the highestpositions
in the Church, the army, and the
Government.
2 % of the population and controlled
the majority of the wealth.
E x e m p t from paying taxes of any
kind, and collected rent and customary
dues from the peasantry.
Second Estate
12. C o n s i s t e d of everyone not in the
other twoestates- Bourgeoisie, peasantry,
and urban artisans. (made up 98% of the
population)
B o u r g e o i s i e -
M e r c h a n t s , manufacturers, bankers,
doctors,lawyers, and intellects.
A l l had wealth, but wealth did not mean
status or privilege.
Third Estate
13. The Peasantry-
Consisted of approx. 21 million people and lived
in utmost poverty.
Collectively owned 30-40%of the available land,
which was usually small plots. Most land was rented
from peasants who were able to afford it or the
nobility.
Paid taxes to the king, taxes to the church, and taxes
and dues to the lord of the manor, as well as
numerous dues on wine, salt, and bread.
Third Estate
14. 1789:
Taxes and rent increased
Methods of farming were inadequate, and there was
a poor harvest.
Prices of bread and other goods rose at a quicker
ratethan wages.
Wages increased by 22%, while the cost of
livingincrease by 62%.
Third Estate
15. P o o r people were
starving and when the
price of bread increased,
angry mobs formed.
Economic Conditions in
France
16. F r e n c h Congress consisting of three
estates- first meeting in nearly 200
years.
K i n g Louis VI assembled the estates
to pass a tax increase, however the Third
estate objects and develops their own
plan.
Meeting of the Estates General
17. L o c k e d out of the estates
meeting, the Third estate meets
at a local tennis court.
V o w e d to create a new
French constitution.
Tennis Court Oath
18. On June 17, 1789, the Third estate renames
itself the National Assembly and vows to
change France by ending absolute monarchy
and establishing a representative
government.
K i n g Louis XVI held a general meeting
where the government attempted to
intimidate the Third estate into submission.
National Assembly
19. I n s p i r e d by the National Assembly,
commoners began to riot in protest of the
rising prices.
Revolutionaries first raided the Paris
townhall in pursuit of arms, but then
realized the Bastille contained a large
armory.
O n July 14, 1789, angry citizens in support
of the National Assembly stormed the prison
in Paris.
Storming of the Bastille
21. M o s t of the uprisings that began,
occurred in the struggling countryside
of France.
P e a s a n t s and farmers who
sufered under high prices and unfair
feudal contracts, began to wreak
havoc on rural France.
Fear Sweeps France
22. O n August 26,1789, the National
Assembly issued the Declaration of the
Rights of Man and of the Citizen.
A document that guaranteed due process
in judicial matters and establish
sovereignty.
E v e r y person was a Frenchman and equal.
F r e n c h people embraced the document,
what the king and nobles did not.
Declaration of the Rights
of M a n
23. T h e National
Assemblyjoined by nobles
acting out
of fear make sweeping
reforms, which eliminate the
privileges of the church and
National Assembly
Reforms France
24. T h e National Assembly
become the Legislative
Assembly which
limited the king’s power.
Legislative Assembly
25. King Louis XVI had content with the rules of
Austria, Prussia, and Sweeden, asking for their
help in restoring his family to power.
In June 1791, the royal family attempted to escape
to the Austrian border, but was caught by
revolutionaries and brought back to Paris.
In August 1791, Prussia and Austria demanded
the king be unarmed and restored to power, or
military force would be used to restore the
monarchy.
On April 20,1972, the Legislative Assembly declared
war against Austria.
War with Austria
26. Autumn of 1972, a National Convention was elected
to oversee the country under the new Constitution
created by the Legislative Assembly.
First action was to abolish the monarchy-
the Republic of France was created.
Next action was to execute the king- onJanuary
21,1793, King Louis XVI was found guilty of treason
and was executed at the guillotine.
Execution of the King
28. N e w device created in 1792 to
nake executions efficient, human,
and democratic.
I n October of 1793, Marie Antoinette
was also executed.
Guillotine
30. *A Committee on Public Safety was createdto
maintain order within France.
*Robespierre rose to power- he was leader of the
Jacobins and banished the Girondins.
He promised a “republic of virtue”
Ruled with terror and his rule became known as
the Reign of Terror.
Dictator from July 1793-1794
Executed on July 28,1794 .
Maximilien Robespierre
31. M o d e r a t e s c a m e to power and
established a government with a 2
house legislative body and executive
body of five, known as the directory.
T h e Directory would have no
legislative power, but would have
authority to appoint people to fill
positions with the government.
Moderates Regain Power
33. P r o t e c t e d the NationalConvention
L e d the French army to victory against
Austrian troops.
P u t in charge of the military, Directory
was dissolved in November 1799.
A vote of the people in 1800gave
all real power to Napoleon as the
first consul.
Rise of Napoleon
34. Reorganized the economy
Fired corrupt government officials
Establish public school
Set up the Napoleonic Codes
On December 2, 1802, crowned himself emperor
Began a military campaign to control Europe
Napoleon as Leader
37. B r i t i s h blockade
I n v a d e d Spain and Portugal
I n v a s i o n of Russia
A l l of Europe’s main powers
declared war on France
Surrendered his crown inApril
of 1814
Napoleon’s Mistakes
38. N a p o l e o n , after a briefexile,
returns to lead French into battle
against the British.
B r i t i s h defeat Napoleon at
Waterloo in 1815 and he was exiled
to Helena until his death in 1821.
Fall of Napoleon
39. I n winter 1814-1815 European
leaders gather to develop a plan to
restore stability in France.
A u s t r i a n Prime MinisterKlemens
von Metternich helps develop a
plan to allow for a balance of
power in Europe and reestablish
monarchies across Europe.
Congress of Vienna
41. .
.
* The representatives of the French people, organized
as a National Assembly, believing that the ignorance
and contempt of the rights of man are the sole cause
of public calamities and of the corruptions of
governments, Therefore the National Assembly
recognizes and proclaims being, the following rights
of man and of the citizen:
Declaration of the Rights of
Man and of the Citizen
42. .
.
* The representatives of the French people, organized
as a National Assembly, believing that the ignorance
and contempt of the rights of man are the sole cause
of public calamities and of the corruptions of
governments, Therefore the National Assembly
recognizes and proclaims being, the following rights
of man and of the citizen:
Declaration of the Rights of
Man and of the Citizen
43. 1. Men are born and remai free and equal in right Social.
distinctions may be founded only upon the general good.
2. The aim of all political association is the preservation of
the natural and imprescriptible rights of man. These
rights are liberty, property, security, and resistance to
oppression.
3. The principle of all sovereignty resides essentially in the
nation…
4. Liberty consists in the freedom to do everything which
injures no one else; hence the exercise of the natural
rights of each man has no limits except those which
assure to the other members of the society the enjoyment
of the same rights.
Articles:
44. 1. Law can only prohibit such actions as are into the
society...
2. Law is the expression of the general will. Every citizen
has a right to participate personally.
3. No person shall be accused, arrested, or imprisoned.
4. The law shall provide for such punishments only as are
strictly and obviously necessary.
Articles:
45. 1. A common contribution is essential for the maintenance of the
public .
2. All the citizens have a right to decide.
3. Society has the right to require of every public agent as an
account of his administration.
4. Since property is inviolable and sacred right, no one shall be
deprived.
Articles:
46. References
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