History of France: Big Picture, Part I Reformation: France remains loyal to the _____ Church, but passes the Edict of _______ which grants religious freedom to the French Protestant group, the _______. France becomes the first country with an official religious split. Exploration: _____ ____ claims Eastern _____ (called _____) for France. France sends Catholic missionaries (_____) to convert natives.

History of France: Big Picture, Part I Reformation: France remains loyal to the Catholic Church, but passes the Edict of ____ which grants religious freedom to the French Protestant group, the ______________. France becomes the first country with an official religious split. Exploration: _____ ____ claims Eastern _____ (called _____) for France. France sends Catholic missionaries (_____) to convert natives.

History of France: Big Picture, Part I Reformation: France remains loyal to the Catholic Church, but passes the Edict of Nantes which grants religious freedom to the French Protestant group, the _______. France becomes the first country with an official religious split. Exploration: _____ ____ claims Eastern _____ (called _____) for France. France sends Catholic missionaries (_____) to convert natives.

History of France: Big Picture, Part I Reformation: France remains loyal to the Catholic Church, but passes the Edict of Nantes which grants religious freedom to the French Protestant group, the Huguenots. France becomes the FIRST country with an official religious split. Exploration: _____ ____ claims Eastern _____ (called _____) for France. France sends Catholic missionaries (_____) to convert natives.

History of France: Big Picture, Part I Reformation: France remains loyal to the Catholic Church, but passes the Edict of Nantes which grants religious freedom to the French Protestant group, the Huguenots. France becomes the FIRST country with an official religious split. Exploration: Jacques Cartier claims Eastern _____ (called _____) for France. France sends Catholic missionaries (_____) to convert natives.

History of France: Big Picture, Part I Reformation: France remains loyal to the Catholic Church, but passes the Edict of Nantes which grants religious freedom to the French Protestant group, the Huguenots. France becomes the FIRST country with an official religious split. Exploration: Jacques Cartier claims Eastern Canada (called _____) for France. France sends Catholic missionaries (_____) to convert natives.

History of France: Big Picture, Part I Reformation: France remains loyal to the Catholic Church, but passes the Edict of Nantes which grants religious freedom to the French Protestant group, the Huguenots. France becomes the FIRST country with an official religious split. Exploration: Jacques Cartier claims Eastern Canada (called Quebec) for France. France sends Catholic missionaries (_____) to convert natives.

History of France: Big Picture, Part I Reformation: France remains loyal to the Catholic Church, but passes the Edict of Nantes which grants religious freedom to the French Protestant group, the Huguenots. France becomes the FIRST country with an official religious split. Exploration: Jacques Cartier claims Eastern Canada (called Quebec) for France. France sends Catholic missionaries (Jesuits) to convert natives.

Absolutism: Cardinal ______ centralizes _____ and creates a _____ monarchy in France. ______ takes over France in 1643—he ________ power, claims to rule by ____ ____ and repeals the Edict of ____. The ______ leave France. _____ also build the ____ of _____, which showed his power and wealth. He buys the loyalty of the ____ and ____Estates by giving them jobs and letting them live at ______. _____ also allows the _ and _ Estates to not pay taxes. Louis dies in 1715.

Absolutism: Cardinal Richelieu centralizes _____ and creates a _____ monarchy in France. ______ takes over France in 1643—he ________ power, claims to rule by ____ ____ and repeals the Edict of ____. The ______ leave France. _____ also build the ____ of _____, which showed his power and wealth. He buys the loyalty of the ____ and ____Estates by giving them jobs and letting them live at ______. _____ also allows the _ and _ Estates to not pay taxes. Louis dies in 1715.

Absolutism: Cardinal Richelieu centralizes power and creates an _____ monarchy in France. ______ takes over France in 1643—he ________ power, claims to rule by ____ ____ and repeals the Edict of ____. The ______ leave France. _____ also build the ____ of _____, which showed his power and wealth. He buys the loyalty of the ____ and ____Estates by giving them jobs and letting them live at ______. _____ also allows the _ and _ Estates to not pay taxes. Louis dies in 1715.

Absolutism: Cardinal Richelieu centralizes power and creates an absolute monarchy in France. ______ takes over France in 1643—he ________ power, claims to rule by ____ ____ and repeals the Edict of ____. The ______ leave France. _____ also build the ____ of _____, which showed his power and wealth. He buys the loyalty of the ____ and ____Estates by giving them jobs and letting them live at ______. _____ also allows the _ and _ Estates to not pay taxes. Louis dies in 1715.

Absolutism: Cardinal Richelieu centralizes power and creates an absolute monarchy in France. Louis XIV takes over France in 1643— he ________ power, claims to rule by ____ ____ and repeals the Edict of ____. The ______ leave France. _____ also build the ____ of _____, which showed his power and wealth. He buys the loyalty of the ____ and ____Estates by giving them jobs and letting them live at ______. _____ also allows the _ and _ Estates to not pay taxes. Louis dies in 1715.

Absolutism: Cardinal Richelieu centralizes power and creates an absolute monarchy in France. Louis XIV takes over France in 1643— he centralizes power, claims to rule by ____ ____ and repeals the Edict of ____. The ______ leave France. _____ also build the ____ of _____, which showed his power and wealth. He buys the loyalty of the ____ and ____Estates by giving them jobs and letting them live at ______. _____ also allows the _ and _ Estates to not pay taxes. Louis dies in 1715.

Absolutism: Cardinal Richelieu centralizes power and creates an absolute monarchy in France. Louis XIV takes over France in 1643— he centralizes power, claims to rule by divine right and repeals the Edict of ____. The ______ leave France. _____ also build the ____ of _____, which showed his power and wealth. He buys the loyalty of the ____ and ____Estates by giving them jobs and letting them live at ______. _____ also allows the _ and _ Estates to not pay taxes. Louis dies in 1715.

Absolutism: Cardinal Richelieu centralizes power and creates an absolute monarchy in France. Louis XIV takes over France in 1643— he centralizes power, claims to rule by divine right and repeals the Edict of Nantes. The ______ leave France. _____ also build the ____ of _____, which showed his power and wealth. He buys the loyalty of the ____ and ____Estates by giving them jobs and letting them live at ______. _____ also allows the _ and _ Estates to not pay taxes. Louis dies in 1715.

Absolutism: Cardinal Richelieu centralizes power and creates an absolute monarchy in France. Louis XIV takes over France in 1643— he centralizes power, claims to rule by divine right and repeals the Edict of Nantes. The Huguenots leave France. _____ also build the ____ of _____, which showed his power and wealth. He buys the loyalty of the ____ and ____Estates by giving them jobs and letting them live at ______. _____ also allows the _ and _ Estates to not pay taxes. Louis dies in 1715.

Absolutism: Cardinal Richelieu centralizes power and creates an absolute monarchy in France. Louis XIV takes over France in 1643— he centralizes power, claims to rule by divine right and repeals the Edict of Nantes. The Huguenots leave France. Louis XIV also build the ____ of _____, which showed his power and wealth. He buys the loyalty of the ____ and ____Estates by giving them jobs and letting them live at ______. _____ also allows the _ and _ Estates to not pay taxes. Louis dies in 1715.

Absolutism: Cardinal Richelieu centralizes power and creates an absolute monarchy in France. Louis XIV takes over France in 1643— he centralizes power, claims to rule by divine right and repeals the Edict of Nantes. The Huguenots leave France. Louis XIV also build the Palace of Versailles which showed his power and wealth. He buys the loyalty of the ____ and ____Estates by giving them jobs and letting them live at ______. _____ also allows the _ and _ Estates to not pay taxes. Louis dies in 1715.

Absolutism: Cardinal Richelieu centralizes power and creates an absolute monarchy in France. Louis XIV takes over France in 1643— he centralizes power, claims to rule by divine right and repeals the Edict of Nantes. The Huguenots leave France. Louis XIV also build the Palace of Versailles which showed his power and wealth. He buys the loyalty of the 1st and 2nd Estates by giving them jobs and letting them live at ______. _____ also allows the _ and _ Estates to not pay taxes. Louis dies in 1715.

Absolutism: Cardinal Richelieu centralizes power and creates an absolute monarchy in France. Louis XIV takes over France in 1643— he centralizes power, claims to rule by divine right and repeals the Edict of Nantes. The Huguenots leave France. Louis XIV also build the Palace of Versailles which showed his power and wealth. He buys the loyalty of the 1st and 2nd Estates by giving them jobs and letting them live at Versailles. _____ also allows the _ and _ Estates to not pay taxes. Louis dies in 1715.

Absolutism: Cardinal Richelieu centralizes power and creates an absolute monarchy in France. Louis XIV takes over France in 1643— he centralizes power, claims to rule by divine right and repeals the Edict of Nantes. The Huguenots leave France. Louis XIV also build the Palace of Versailles which showed his power and wealth. He buys the loyalty of the 1st and 2nd Estates by giving them jobs and letting them live at Versailles. Louis XIV also allows the _ and _ Estates to not pay taxes. Louis dies in 1715.

Absolutism: Cardinal Richelieu centralizes power and creates an absolute monarchy in France. Louis XIV takes over France in 1643— he centralizes power, claims to rule by divine right and repeals the Edict of Nantes. The Huguenots leave France. Louis XIV also build the Palace of Versailles which showed his power and wealth. He buys the loyalty of the 1st and 2nd Estates by giving them jobs and letting them live at Versailles. Louis XIV also allows the 1st and 2nd Estates to not pay taxes. Louis dies in 1715.

Enlightenment, ____to ____. The Enlightenment was often called the “Age of Reason” due to the emphasis on _____ _____. French Thinkers: Baron de _______ came up with the idea of the “______ of ______”, which said government power should be spread among three branches in order to avoid absolutism. He wrote the book “The ____ of ___. Jean-Jacques ______ wrote “The ____ _____.” He said that Government is a contract is between the ____ and the ____. ______ is famous for defending freedom of speech and religion. He gave the famous quote: “I disapprove of what you ___, but I will defend to the ___ your ___ to say it.” A famous Enlightenment painter was Eugene ______, who painted “Liberty Leading the ____.”

Enlightenment, 17th to 18th cent. The Enlightenment was often called the “Age of Reason” due to the emphasis on _____ _____. French Thinkers: Baron de _______ came up with the idea of the “______ of ______”, which said government power should be spread among three branches in order to avoid absolutism. He wrote the book “The ____ of ___. Jean-Jacques ______ wrote “The ____ _____.” He said that Government is a contract is between the ____ and the ____. ______ is famous for defending freedom of speech and religion. He gave the famous quote: “I disapprove of what you ___, but I will defend to the ___ your ___ to say it.” A famous Enlightenment painter was Eugene ______, who painted “Liberty Leading the ____.”

Enlightenment, 17th to 18th cent. The Enlightenment was often called the “Age of Reason” due to the emphasis on logical thinking. French Thinkers: Baron de _______ came up with the idea of the “______ of ______”, which said government power should be spread among three branches in order to avoid absolutism. He wrote the book “The ____ of ___. Jean-Jacques ______ wrote “The ____ _____.” He said that Government is a contract is between the ____ and the ____. ______ is famous for defending freedom of speech and religion. He gave the famous quote: “I disapprove of what you ___, but I will defend to the ___ your ___ to say it.” A famous Enlightenment painter was Eugene ______, who painted “Liberty Leading the ____.”

Enlightenment, 17th to 18th cent. The Enlightenment was often called the “Age of Reason” due to the emphasis on logical thinking. French Thinkers: Baron de Montesquieu came up with the idea of the “______ of ______”, which said government power should be spread among three branches in order to avoid absolutism. He wrote the book “The ____ of ___. Jean-Jacques ______ wrote “The ____ _____.” He said that Government is a contract is between the ____ and the ____. ______ is famous for defending freedom of speech and religion. He gave the famous quote: “I disapprove of what you ___, but I will defend to the ___ your ___ to say it.” A famous Enlightenment painter was Eugene ______, who painted “Liberty Leading the ____.”

Enlightenment, 17th to 18th cent. The Enlightenment was often called the “Age of Reason” due to the emphasis on logical thinking. French Thinkers: Baron de Montesquieu came up with the idea of the “separation of powers”, which said government power should be spread among three branches in order to avoid absolutism. He wrote the book “The ____ of ___. Jean-Jacques ______ wrote “The ____ _____.” He said that Government is a contract is between the ____ and the ____. ______ is famous for defending freedom of speech and religion. He gave the famous quote: “I disapprove of what you ___, but I will defend to the ___ your ___ to say it.” A famous Enlightenment painter was Eugene ______, who painted “Liberty Leading the ____.”

Enlightenment, 17th to 18th cent. The Enlightenment was often called the “Age of Reason” due to the emphasis on logical thinking. French Thinkers: Baron de Montesquieu came up with the idea of the “separation of powers”, which said government power should be spread among three branches in order to avoid absolutism. He wrote the book “The Spirit of Laws.” Jean- Jacques ______ wrote “The ____ _____.” He said that Government is a contract is between the ____ and the ____. ______ is famous for defending freedom of speech and religion. He gave the famous quote: “I disapprove of what you ___, but I will defend to the ___ your ___ to say it.” A famous Enlightenment painter was Eugene ______, who painted “Liberty Leading the ____.”

Enlightenment, 17th to 18th cent. The Enlightenment was often called the “Age of Reason” due to the emphasis on logical thinking. French Thinkers: Baron de Montesquieu came up with the idea of the “separation of powers”, which said government power should be spread among three branches in order to avoid absolutism. He wrote the book “The Spirit of Laws.” Jean- Jacques Rousseau wrote “The ____ _____.” He said that Government is a contract is between the ____ and the ____. ______ is famous for defending freedom of speech and religion. He gave the famous quote: “I disapprove of what you ___, but I will defend to the ___ your ___ to say it.” A famous Enlightenment painter was Eugene ______, who painted “Liberty Leading the ____.”

Enlightenment, 17th to 18th cent. The Enlightenment was often called the “Age of Reason” due to the emphasis on logical thinking. French Thinkers: Baron de Montesquieu came up with the idea of the “separation of powers”, which said government power should be spread among three branches in order to avoid absolutism. He wrote the book “The Spirit of Laws.” Jean- Jacques Rousseau wrote “The Social Contract.” He said that Government is a contract is between the ____ and the ____. ______ is famous for defending freedom of speech and religion. He gave the famous quote: “I disapprove of what you ___, but I will defend to the ___ your ___ to say it.” A famous Enlightenment painter was Eugene ______, who painted “Liberty Leading the ____.”

Enlightenment, 17th to 18th cent. The Enlightenment was often called the “Age of Reason” due to the emphasis on logical thinking. French Thinkers: Baron de Montesquieu came up with the idea of the “separation of powers”, which said government power should be spread among three branches in order to avoid absolutism. He wrote the book “The Spirit of Laws.” Jean- Jacques Rousseau wrote “The Social Contract.” He said that Government is a contract is between the people and the rulers. ______ is famous for defending freedom of speech and religion. He gave the famous quote: “I disapprove of what you ___, but I will defend to the ___ your ___ to say it.” A famous Enlightenment painter was Eugene ______, who painted “Liberty Leading the ____.”

Enlightenment, 17th to 18th cent. The Enlightenment was often called the “Age of Reason” due to the emphasis on logical thinking. French Thinkers: Baron de Montesquieu came up with the idea of the “separation of powers”, which said government power should be spread among three branches in order to avoid absolutism. He wrote the book “The Spirit of Laws.” Jean- Jacques Rousseau wrote “The Social Contract.” He said that Government is a contract is between the people and the rulers. Voltaire is famous for defending freedom of speech and religion. He gave the famous quote: “I disapprove of what you ___, but I will defend to the ___ your ___ to say it.” A famous Enlightenment painter was Eugene ______, who painted “Liberty Leading the ____.”

Enlightenment, 17th to 18th cent. The Enlightenment was often called the “Age of Reason” due to the emphasis on logical thinking. French Thinkers: Baron de Montesquieu came up with the idea of the “separation of powers”, which said government power should be spread among three branches in order to avoid absolutism. He wrote the book “The Spirit of Laws.” Jean- Jacques Rousseau wrote “The Social Contract.” He said that Government is a contract is between the people and the rulers. Voltaire is famous for defending freedom of speech and religion. He gave the famous quote: “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” A famous Enlightenment painter was Eugene ______, who painted “Liberty Leading the ____.”

Enlightenment, 17th to 18th cent. The Enlightenment was often called the “Age of Reason” due to the emphasis on logical thinking. French Thinkers: Baron de Montesquieu came up with the idea of the “separation of powers”, which said government power should be spread among three branches in order to avoid absolutism. He wrote the book “The Spirit of Laws.” Jean- Jacques Rousseau wrote “The Social Contract.” He said that Government is a contract is between the people and the rulers. Voltaire is famous for defending freedom of speech and religion. He gave the famous quote: “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” A famous Enlightenment painter was Eugene Delacroix, who painted “Liberty Leading the People.”

In 1789, _____ was absolute ruler of France, but things were not going well. In heavy debt for helping the Americans in the American _____, ____ had to raise high taxes even higher on the lower classes, the ____ Estate. The ___ and ___ Estates did not have to pay taxes. The ___ Estate was angry and rebelled. On ___ __, 1789, a peasant mob overran the hated prison, _____; this became known as the French independence day, _____ Day. The ______ Revolution had begun. A new democratic legislature was formed, the _____ Assembly. The abolished the Estates system and privileges. In 1793, _____ was beheaded in front of a cheering crowd. The ______ Assembly was afraid it would lose its new power, so it launched the _____ of _____ where it killed anyone suspected of opposing it. With chaos reigning in France, a military hero, _____ _______ seized control of France in a ______ in order to restore order. The Revolution was over; it was 1799.

In 1789, Louis XVI was absolute ruler of France, but things were not going well. In heavy debt for helping the Americans in the American _____, ____ had to raise high taxes even higher on the lower classes, the ____ Estate. The ___ and ___ Estates did not have to pay taxes. The ___ Estate was angry and rebelled. On ___ __, 1789, a peasant mob overran the hated prison, _____; this became known as the French independence day, _____ Day. The ______ Revolution had begun. A new democratic legislature was formed, the _____ Assembly. The abolished the Estates system and privileges. In 1793, _____ was beheaded in front of a cheering crowd. The ______ Assembly was afraid it would lose its new power, so it launched the _____ of _____ where it killed anyone suspected of opposing it. With chaos reigning in France, a military hero, _____ _______ seized control of France in a ______ in order to restore order. The Revolution was over; it was 1799.

In 1789, Louis XVI was absolute ruler of France, but things were not going well. In heavy debt for helping the Americans in the American Revolution, ____ had to raise high taxes even higher on the lower classes, the ____ Estate. The ___ and ___ Estates did not have to pay taxes. The ___ Estate was angry and rebelled. On ___ __, 1789, a peasant mob overran the hated prison, _____; this became known as the French independence day, _____ Day. The ______ Revolution had begun. A new democratic legislature was formed, the _____ Assembly. The abolished the Estates system and privileges. In 1793, _____ was beheaded in front of a cheering crowd. The ______ Assembly was afraid it would lose its new power, so it launched the _____ of _____ where it killed anyone suspected of opposing it. With chaos reigning in France, a military hero, _____ _______ seized control of France in a ______ in order to restore order. The Revolution was over; it was 1799.

In 1789, Louis XVI was absolute ruler of France, but things were not going well. In heavy debt for helping the Americans in the American Revolution, Louis XVI had to raise high taxes even higher on the lower classes, the ____ Estate. The ___ and ___ Estates did not have to pay taxes. The ___ Estate was angry and rebelled. On ___ __, 1789, a peasant mob overran the hated prison, _____; this became known as the French independence day, _____ Day. The ______ Revolution had begun. A new democratic legislature was formed, the _____ Assembly. The abolished the Estates system and privileges. In 1793, _____ was beheaded in front of a cheering crowd. The ______ Assembly was afraid it would lose its new power, so it launched the _____ of _____ where it killed anyone suspected of opposing it. With chaos reigning in France, a military hero, _____ _______ seized control of France in a ______ in order to restore order. The Revolution was over; it was 1799.

In 1789, Louis XVI was absolute ruler of France, but things were not going well. In heavy debt for helping the Americans in the American Revolution, Louis XVI had to raise high taxes even higher on the lower classes, the 3rd Estate. The ___ and ___ Estates did not have to pay taxes. The ___ Estate was angry and rebelled. On ___ __, 1789, a peasant mob overran the hated prison, _____; this became known as the French independence day, _____ Day. The ______ Revolution had begun. A new democratic legislature was formed, the _____ Assembly. The abolished the Estates system and privileges. In 1793, _____ was beheaded in front of a cheering crowd. The ______ Assembly was afraid it would lose its new power, so it launched the _____ of _____ where it killed anyone suspected of opposing it. With chaos reigning in France, a military hero, _____ _______ seized control of France in a ______ in order to restore order. The Revolution was over; it was 1799.

In 1789, Louis XVI was absolute ruler of France, but things were not going well. In heavy debt for helping the Americans in the American Revolution, Louis XVI had to raise high taxes even higher on the lower classes, the 3rd Estate. The 1st and 2nd Estates did not have to pay taxes. The ___ Estate was angry and rebelled. On ___ __, 1789, a peasant mob overran the hated prison, _____; this became known as the French independence day, _____ Day. The ______ Revolution had begun. A new democratic legislature was formed, the _____ Assembly. The abolished the Estates system and privileges. In 1793, _____ was beheaded in front of a cheering crowd. The ______ Assembly was afraid it would lose its new power, so it launched the _____ of _____ where it killed anyone suspected of opposing it. With chaos reigning in France, a military hero, _____ _______ seized control of France in a ______ in order to restore order. The Revolution was over; it was 1799.

In 1789, Louis XVI was absolute ruler of France, but things were not going well. In heavy debt for helping the Americans in the American Revolution, Louis XVI had to raise high taxes even higher on the lower classes, the 3rd Estate. The 1st and 2nd Estates did not have to pay taxes. The 3rd Estate was angry and rebelled. On ___ __, 1789, a peasant mob overran the hated prison, _____; this became known as the French independence day, _____ Day. The ______ Revolution had begun. A new democratic legislature was formed, the _____ Assembly. The abolished the Estates system and privileges. In 1793, _____ was beheaded in front of a cheering crowd. The ______ Assembly was afraid it would lose its new power, so it launched the _____ of _____ where it killed anyone suspected of opposing it. With chaos reigning in France, a military hero, _____ _______ seized control of France in a ______ in order to restore order. The Revolution was over; it was 1799.

In 1789, Louis XVI was absolute ruler of France, but things were not going well. In heavy debt for helping the Americans in the American Revolution, Louis XVI had to raise high taxes even higher on the lower classes, the 3rd Estate. The 1st and 2nd Estates did not have to pay taxes. The 3rd Estate was angry and rebelled. On July 14, 1789, a peasant mob overran the hated prison, _____; this became known as the French independence day, _____ Day. The ______ Revolution had begun. A new democratic legislature was formed, the _____ Assembly. The abolished the Estates system and privileges. In 1793, _____ was beheaded in front of a cheering crowd. The ______ Assembly was afraid it would lose its new power, so it launched the _____ of _____ where it killed anyone suspected of opposing it. With chaos reigning in France, a military hero, _____ _______ seized control of France in a ______ in order to restore order. The Revolution was over; it was 1799.

In 1789, Louis XVI was absolute ruler of France, but things were not going well. In heavy debt for helping the Americans in the American Revolution, Louis XVI had to raise high taxes even higher on the lower classes, the 3rd Estate. The 1st and 2nd Estates did not have to pay taxes. The 3rd Estate was angry and rebelled. On July 14, 1789, a peasant mob overran the hated prison, Bastille; this became known as the French independence day, _____ Day. The ______ Revolution had begun. A new democratic legislature was formed, the _____ Assembly. The abolished the Estates system and privileges. In 1793, _____ was beheaded in front of a cheering crowd. The ______ Assembly was afraid it would lose its new power, so it launched the _____ of _____ where it killed anyone suspected of opposing it. With chaos reigning in France, a military hero, _____ _______ seized control of France in a ______ in order to restore order. The Revolution was over; it was 1799.

In 1789, Louis XVI was absolute ruler of France, but things were not going well. In heavy debt for helping the Americans in the American Revolution, Louis XVI had to raise high taxes even higher on the lower classes, the 3rd Estate. The 1st and 2nd Estates did not have to pay taxes. The 3rd Estate was angry and rebelled. On July 14, 1789, a peasant mob overran the hated prison, Bastille; this became known as the French independence day, Bastille Day. The ______ Revolution had begun. A new democratic legislature was formed, the _____ Assembly. The abolished the Estates system and privileges. In 1793, _____ was beheaded in front of a cheering crowd. The ______ Assembly was afraid it would lose its new power, so it launched the _____ of _____ where it killed anyone suspected of opposing it. With chaos reigning in France, a military hero, _____ _______ seized control of France in a ______ in order to restore order. The Revolution was over; it was 1799.

In 1789, Louis XVI was absolute ruler of France, but things were not going well. In heavy debt for helping the Americans in the American Revolution, Louis XVI had to raise high taxes even higher on the lower classes, the 3rd Estate. The 1st and 2nd Estates did not have to pay taxes. The 3rd Estate was angry and rebelled. On July 14, 1789, a peasant mob overran the hated prison, Bastille; this became known as the French independence day, Bastille Day. The French Revolution had begun. A new democratic legislature was formed, the _____ Assembly. The abolished the Estates system and privileges. In 1793, _____ was beheaded in front of a cheering crowd. The ______ Assembly was afraid it would lose its new power, so it launched the _____ of _____ where it killed anyone suspected of opposing it. With chaos reigning in France, a military hero, _____ _______ seized control of France in a ______ in order to restore order. The Revolution was over; it was 1799.

In 1789, Louis XVI was absolute ruler of France, but things were not going well. In heavy debt for helping the Americans in the American Revolution, Louis XVI had to raise high taxes even higher on the lower classes, the 3rd Estate. The 1st and 2nd Estates did not have to pay taxes. The 3rd Estate was angry and rebelled. On July 14, 1789, a peasant mob overran the hated prison, Bastille; this became known as the French independence day, Bastille Day. The French Revolution had begun. A new democratic legislature was formed, the National Assembly. They abolished the Estates system and privileges. In 1793, _____ was beheaded in front of a cheering crowd. The ______ Assembly was afraid it would lose its new power, so it launched the _____ of _____ where it killed anyone suspected of opposing it. With chaos reigning in France, a military hero, _____ _______ seized control of France in a ______ in order to restore order. The Revolution was over; it was 1799.

In 1789, Louis XVI was absolute ruler of France, but things were not going well. In heavy debt for helping the Americans in the American Revolution, Louis XVI had to raise high taxes even higher on the lower classes, the 3rd Estate. The 1st and 2nd Estates did not have to pay taxes. The 3rd Estate was angry and rebelled. On July 14, 1789, a peasant mob overran the hated prison, Bastille; this became known as the French independence day, Bastille Day. The French Revolution had begun. A new democratic legislature was formed, the National Assembly. They abolished the Estates system and privileges. In 1793, Louis XVI was beheaded in front of a cheering crowd. The ______ Assembly was afraid it would lose its new power, so it launched the _____ of _____ where it killed anyone suspected of opposing it. With chaos reigning in France, a military hero, _____ _______ seized control of France in a ______ in order to restore order. The Revolution was over; it was 1799.

In 1789, Louis XVI was absolute ruler of France, but things were not going well. In heavy debt for helping the Americans in the American Revolution, Louis XVI had to raise high taxes even higher on the lower classes, the 3rd Estate. The 1st and 2nd Estates did not have to pay taxes. The 3rd Estate was angry and rebelled. On July 14, 1789, a peasant mob overran the hated prison, Bastille; this became known as the French independence day, Bastille Day. The French Revolution had begun. A new democratic legislature was formed, the National Assembly. They abolished the Estates system and privileges. In 1793, Louis XVI was beheaded in front of a cheering crowd. The National Assembly was afraid it would lose its new power, so it launched the _____ of _____ where it killed anyone suspected of opposing it. With chaos reigning in France, a military hero, _____ _______ seized control of France in a ______ in order to restore order. The Revolution was over; it was 1799.

In 1789, Louis XVI was absolute ruler of France, but things were not going well. In heavy debt for helping the Americans in the American Revolution, Louis XVI had to raise high taxes even higher on the lower classes, the 3rd Estate. The 1st and 2nd Estates did not have to pay taxes. The 3rd Estate was angry and rebelled. On July 14, 1789, a peasant mob overran the hated prison, Bastille; this became known as the French independence day, Bastille Day. The French Revolution had begun. A new democratic legislature was formed, the National Assembly. They abolished the Estates system and privileges. In 1793, Louis XVI was beheaded in front of a cheering crowd. The National Assembly was afraid it would lose its new power, so it launched the Reign of Terror where it killed anyone suspected of opposing it. With chaos reigning in France, a military hero, _____ _______ seized control of France in a ______ in order to restore order. The Revolution was over; it was 1799.

In 1789, Louis XVI was absolute ruler of France, but things were not going well. In heavy debt for helping the Americans in the American Revolution, Louis XVI had to raise high taxes even higher on the lower classes, the 3rd Estate. The 1st and 2nd Estates did not have to pay taxes. The 3rd Estate was angry and rebelled. On July 14, 1789, a peasant mob overran the hated prison, Bastille; this became known as the French independence day, Bastille Day. The French Revolution had begun. A new democratic legislature was formed, the National Assembly. They abolished the Estates system and privileges. In 1793, Louis XVI was beheaded in front of a cheering crowd. The National Assembly was afraid it would lose its new power, so it launched the Reign of Terror where it killed anyone suspected of opposing it. With chaos reigning in France, a military hero, Napoleon Bonaparte seized control of France in a ______ in order to restore order. The Revolution was over; it was 1799.

In 1789, Louis XVI was absolute ruler of France, but things were not going well. In heavy debt for helping the Americans in the American Revolution, Louis XVI had to raise high taxes even higher on the lower classes, the 3rd Estate. The 1st and 2nd Estates did not have to pay taxes. The 3rd Estate was angry and rebelled. On July 14, 1789, a peasant mob overran the hated prison, Bastille; this became known as the French independence day, Bastille Day. The French Revolution had begun. A new democratic legislature was formed, the National Assembly. They abolished the Estates system and privileges. In 1793, Louis XVI was beheaded in front of a cheering crowd. The National Assembly was afraid it would lose its new power, so it launched the Reign of Terror where it killed anyone suspected of opposing it. With chaos reigning in France, a military hero, Napoleon Bonaparte seized control of France in a coup d’etat and restored order. The Revolution was over; it was 1799.