French Revolution Reflection

T.E.R.R.O.R T—The influence of the Enlightenment and the success of the American Revolution What kind of government did Enlightened thinkers like Locke, Montesquieu, Voltaire, and Jefferson NOT like?

What did Locke, and then Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence, say people should do if the government fails to protect their rights? What would the Enlightenment and the American Revolution influence the French to do if they were unhappy with their government? Want democracy Willing to revolt to get it

What does this picture represent? E —Estate System treated the third estate unfairly What does this picture represent?

What did the third estate do because they feel social injustice, economic distress, and that there is an unpopular method of rule?

R –Revolution begins—storming the Bastille 3rd estate wants rights and equality July 14, 1789 3rd estate forms new government Republic People sovereign What would Hobbes say should happen now that the people are ruling?

R Reign of Terror—kills anyone against the revolution 3rd estate radicals use the guillotine to execute opponents [17,000 killed] Is the 3rd estate living up to the ideals of the revolution? Does Hobbes view seem right or wrong?

O Off with their heads!! Louis XVI loses his head According to Hobbes, would a government without a king be able to meet the needs of the people? Why or why not? The new government is weak and corrupt

R Rise of Napoleon Would Hobbes say that things would be Becomes dictator following coup Would Hobbes say that things would be better or worse now that an absolute ruler is in charge?

In the case of the French Revolution, who seems more right— Locke or Hobbes? Why?