Phase 3: The Directory Moderates replace the Radicals

Vocabulary: Phase 3 Directory Nationalism coup d'état Napoleon Bonaparte

The Directory Moderates take over Foreign invaders defeated Reign of Terror ended Convention makes new constitution Third Constitution written since man Directory established with a 2 house legislature

The Directory Government Executive 5 directors hold the power of the country; appointed Legislature 2 houses: Upper has 250 members Lower House has 500 members 5 men are elected by males of property and professionals; dictators; weak; cause more problems than they solve Four years of bad government; Peace reached with Prussia and Spain; War with Austria and Great Britain; bread prices rise; Hunger; More riots; emigres return to France with clergy; Election of 1797 is won by supporters of Constitutional monarchy; Directory turns to Napoleon Bonaparte to solve problems… NEW government again!

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Revolution Brought Change Old Regime ended for good Monarch overthrown and monarchy abolished Tithes end Nationalism spreads – Strong feeling of devotion to country – Celebrate nation [Bastille Day is independence day] – National anthem La Marseillaise adopted State schools replace church schools; public education in place State helps widows, poor, veterans Abolish slavery in French colonies

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