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The French Revolution

The French Revolution. What is a revolution? What would cause a revolution to occur?. Louis’ Life. Condition of France. Part I. Old Regime ~ “ The Way Things Were”. The People of France. 0.5%. 1.5%. 98%. The French Urban Poor. % of income spent on bread. 98% * BOURGEOISIE *

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The French Revolution

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  1. The French Revolution What is a revolution? What would cause a revolution to occur?

  2. Louis’ Life Condition of France Part I. Old Regime ~ “The Way Things Were”

  3. The People of France 0.5% 1.5% 98%

  4. The French Urban Poor % of income spent on bread

  5. 98% • *BOURGEOISIE* • Laborers/Peasants • Sans Culottes Who was the greatest threat? Why?

  6. Early French Monarchy How would Enlightenment thinkers react to such rule? Why?

  7. “L’etat c’est moi” (I am the state) “Sun King” Divine Right Theory Increased French territory Warfare Taxation Cultural Development Versailles Extravagance LOUIS XIV

  8. The French Monarchy ~ 1774-1793 MARIE ANTOINETTE LOUIS XVI

  9. 3rd Estate forms a National Assembly • Tennis Court Oath: promise to implement a constitution for France! • Eventually joined by all estates LOUIS GETS NERVOUS! BRINGS IN TROOPS

  10. Bastille Day – Parisians storm the “Bastille”July 14, 1789 PRISON SYMBOLIC ACT This lead to the “Great Fear”….Why?

  11. The Declaration of the Rights of Man(1789)

  12. National Assembly = Different Goals MODERATES RADICALS CONSERVATIVES (Limited Change) (Complete Change) (Resists Change) How was the assembly divided?

  13. Nationalist Spirit“Liberty, Equality, Fraternity”

  14. Reign of Terror Committee of Public Safety Dictatorship; campaign against “enemies of France” Maximilien Robespierre (1793-1794)“republic of virtue?”

  15. Daily trials • GUILLOTINE • 20,000-40,000 executions • MOST VICTIMS WERE COMMONERS!

  16. V. Age of Napoleon(1799-1815)

  17. “the great Globe itself, and all which inherit it, is too small to satisfy such insatiable appetites” 3. “The Plum-Pudding in Danger”

  18. ~ Old Regime ~ (pre-1789) Do Now: Why were the people ofpre-revolutionary France dissatisfied with their lives? (3 reasons min.)

  19. France = bankrupt War Debts Monarchy looks “bad” 1715-1774 LOUIS XV

  20. Inherits bankruptcy crisis • Bankers refuse to lend more money • Unemployment; Grain Shortages ( bread riots) • Convenes the Estates General, which has not met in 175 years - 1789 • Meeting of the THREE estates (separately) • Traditionally each estate was entitled to 1 vote • Representatives of 3rd estate refuse!

  21. Welcome to the meeting of the Estates General • We are here to discuss the financial crisis facing France today. • Within your estate, please work together to figure out a plan for France’s recovery. • Remember: The people are bankrupt, unemployed, and starving– and the banks won’t lend us any more money! WHAT SHOULD FRANCE DO?

  22. II. Moderate Stage (1789-1792) • Do Now: • How did France go from the Old Regime to the “Moderate Stage” of revolution? • Create a list of the early revolutionary events.

  23. Constitution of 1791Last act of N.A. & end of “moderate stage” • Separation of Powers • Limited Monarchy • Separation of Church and State • Equality of ALL men • Rights of nobility are STRIPPED

  24. Read p.488-489 • What was the “Reaction Outside France?” • Why was there “War at Home?” • Why was there “War Abroad?”

  25. How did the people of France respond to the moderate stage? • Nobility • Revolution went too far • Emigrate; desire foreign help to plot against revolution • LOUIS XVI • Tries to flee France • Radicals • Not far enough! Desire a republic!

  26. Do Now:What emotions do the following songs evoke (stir up)? Create a list!

  27. Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn's early light,What so proudly we hail'd at the twilight's last gleaming?Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro' the perilous fight,O'er the ramparts we watch'd, were so gallantly streaming?And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air,Gave proof thro' the night that our flag was still there.O say, does that star-spangled banner yet waveO'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

  28. Arise children of the fatherlandThe day of glory has arrivedAgainst us tyranny'sBloody standard is raisedListen to the sound in the fieldsThe howling of these fearsome soldiersThey are coming into our midstTo cut the throats of your sons and consorts To arms citizens Form your battalionsMarch, marchLet impure bloodWater our furrows

  29. Nobility urges Prussia & Austria to defend France Revolutionaries call on soldiers to defend revolution France declares war & defeats Austria/Prussia (1792) Radicals (Jacobins) take over Imprison royal family Call for National Convention to write new constitution Response to Revolution (cont’d)

  30. The National Convention • Execution of Louis XVI • “aid all peoples wishing to recover their liberty” • External threats ~ European Monarchs • Internal threats ~ uprisings, starvation, military help!

  31. III. Radical Stage (1792-1795) Do Now: Why did the revolution turn radical? How did this happen?

  32. IV. Reactionary Stage(1795-1799) Moderates react to the disorder Robespierre executed Reign of terror ends

  33. The Directory(1795-1799) • 5 Directors ruled as executive • Inefficient • Corrupt • Coups d’etat

  34. What do you think France needs? WHY?

  35. How did the Napoleonic Code satisfy the needs of all three ESTATES in France? 1st 2nd 3rd

  36. Do Now: What would cause a ruler to lose power? Create a list of ideas!

  37. Period 2 - Groups • Eli, Osahar, Bryan • Hudson, Alexandra, Lucy • Robin, Malik, Sherley • Jorge, Iakua, Angela • Dane, Hugo, Phelisha • Glenn, Julio, Victor • Tyrin, Michael, Bryan • Ben, Zuly, Bilal

  38. Groups – Period 6B • Carmen, Joshua, Kyra • Gabriella, Frank, Jordon • Billy, Felix, Surya • Jared, Angelina, Chris, Leonita • Max, Stephanie, Athena • Esgar, Kali, Sal

  39. Period 7 - Groups • Jen, Dakari, Carla • Nallelly,Michael, Emmanuel • Jose, Naja, Amanda • Jessica, Jordan, Barry • Cami, Pamela, Sophia • David, Sharon, Josuel • Yul, Jose, Samantha

  40. Do Now:Identify the meaning of each cartoon and the reason why it was created. 1. “The Drinking King”

  41. "His Monument": Napoleon’s Past and Future Are Filled with Dead Bodies 2.

  42. “the great Globe itself, and all which inherit it, is too small to satisfy such insatiable appetites” 3. “The Plum-Pudding in Danger”

  43. Directions:1. Create a cartoon that critiques Napoleon’s reign or his downfall!2. Create questionsto accompany your cartoon.3. Create an answer key as well!

  44. In 1815, you are to meet with representatives from France, Russia, Austria, Prussia, and England to try to come up with a plan that will establish peace and order throughout Europe. This is not an easy task considering the recent events with Napoleon. • Should France be punished severely/spared? • Divided into several states? Who should rule? • Who should rule the countries conquered? • How can we prevent another Napoleon from ruling?

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