The Day of Revolution
Agenda 1. Bell Ringer: Identify one question that you are having trouble answering on the review guide. 2. Quick Review Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment, and Absolutism. 3. Brief Lecture: Nationalist Revolutions 4. Romanticism, Realism, or Impressionism? 5. Oppression during Revolution Chart 6. Jeopardy Round 7. Final Questions for Exam
Quick Review Why did the Scientific Revolution and the Catholic Church have issues? Who is known by the quote “I think, therefore I am.” Who is known by the quote “Life is Poor, Solitary, Nasty, Brutish, and Short?” Which Enlightenment thinker supports separation of powers? Which Enlightenment thinker is known for the idea “Civilization puts man into chains.” Which Enlightenment thinker supports Religious Freedom? What is Isaac Newton known for? Who is the major absolutist ruler in France? What is the term for Russia and Central Europe wanting to be more like France and their Absolutist Rule? What are the difficulties with Russia and Austria trying to make Absolutism work in their country?
French Revolution The French Revolution was caused by indecision of Louis XVI. The Estates General attempted to tax the Third Estate. After the Third Estate leaves, they are locked out of their chamber and must meet in a Tennis Court to declare Revolution in France. Fearing the troops have come to kill the peasants, Revolutionaries storm the Bastille for armaments, and kill several soldiers inside. This is the Moderate Phase of Legislative Reform. 48 50 53
Phases of the Revolution Radical- Reign of Terror under Robespierre. Symbol of the Reign of Terror: Guillotine. Directory- Executive board of moderates trying to maintain stability after the radical phase. 51 53 53
Napoleon He takes power in 1800, and becomes Emperor of France in 1804. His reign is primarily known for the Napoleonic Code and a return to stability under one rule. Major mistakes of Napoleon: Continental System, Peninsular War, and Invasion of Russia. Final Battle at Waterloo (British) Congress of Vienna attempts to fix all of Napoleon’s conquered territories. 53 54 55 56 57
Latin American Revolutionary movements. Revolutionary movements are mainly taken by Creole’s. Educated, but relegated to lower offices. Toussaint L’Ouverture leads an early slave revolt in Haiti. Simon Bolivar begins his revolt in Venezuela, and proceeds to end Spanish rule throughout South America. Miguel Hidalgo leads a Mestizo and Indian Revolt in Mexico. 60 62 65 65 61
Unification in Europe Greece is the only country to lead a successful independence movement in 1821. Revolutions in France in 1830 and 1848 lead to a lack of stability, but ultimately another sole ruler takes power. Italy was unified by the efforts of Cavour and Garibaldi, along with the Red Shirts helping in the South. Vatican City is the last to join. Realpolitik, a process in Germany to focus on the reality of politics, and focus on blood and iron instead of enlightenment ideas. 66 69 67
Romanticist, Realist, or Impressionist
Romanticist, Realist, or Impressionist
Romanticist, Realist, or Impressionist
Romanticist, Realist, or Impressionist
Romanticist, Realist, or Impressionist
Romanticist, Realist, or Impressionist
Quick Review What is the cause for the French Revolution? Who is in the Third Estate? Who led a slave revolt in Haiti? Who led a revolt in Mexico? What groups were involved? What group is mainly involved in Latin American Revolutionary movements? Why? Who led a successful revolt in Europe in the early 1800s? Who were they trying to separate from?
What is the purpose of the Congress of Vienna? What is Napoleon’s big mistake (3) near the end of his reign? What is the Reign of Terror? What is a major symbol of the Reign of Terror? What makes the Moderate Phase of the Revolution different from the Radical Phase?