“The People on the Old Regime” Describe (in a political cartoon, you may describe the image. Use as many details (time periods, names… as possible. Analyze Draw conclusions (using historical context).

The storming of the Bastille 7/14/1789 Flashpoint of revolution Reaction to Louis XVI threat to dismantle the National Assembly.

Anti-constitution of 1791 JACOBINS POLITICAL RADICALS WHO WANTED REVOLUTION AND ENLIGHTENMENT IDEAS. –DID NOT WANT A MONARCHY AT ALL

Robespierre- Jacobin leader, member of Estates General “Terror is only justice: prompt, severe and inflexible; it is then an emanation of virtue; it is less a distinct principle than a natural consequence of the general principle of democracy, applied to the most pressing wants of the country. “ Maximilien Robespierre

The Constitution of 1791 Work with a partner to read Title 1: Which provision would anger religious counterrevolutionaries? Continue with your partner to read Chapter 2: Why would radicals take issue with this section?

Popular Support for Louis XVI Dwindles H e and his family are caught in Varennes They are caught trying to flee.

Emigres Bring Austrian and Prussian Troops. Emigres- French men and women who fled France in 1789 gathered support of Prussia and Austria to invade France. How does foreign invasion effect France?

The Reign of Terror 1793-1794