Focus question October 17 th 2011 Based on what we have learned so far, why did the French Revolution occur?Based on what we have learned so far, why did the French Revolution occur?
France operated the Estates System with three classes of people. 1.clergy 2.nobility 3.lowest class everyone else who paid most of the taxes. 1 of 6 Seeds of The French Revolution
French Extravagance
Seeds of Revolution France suffered from debt during the lavish reigns of Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI.France suffered from debt during the lavish reigns of Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI. Louis XVI was forced to summon the Estates- General to end crisis.Louis XVI was forced to summon the Estates- General to end crisis. Third Estate finally declared themselves a National AssemblyThird Estate finally declared themselves a National Assembly Took the Tennis Court oath: vow to bring new constitutionTook the Tennis Court oath: vow to bring new constitution
Tennis Court Oath
3 of 6 Revolution Begins- Storming of the Bastille July 14 th 1789 People starvingPeople starving –bad economy –high price of bread Rumors that royal troops would occupy the ParisRumors that royal troops would occupy the Paris The King fired the finance minister Jacques NeckerThe King fired the finance minister Jacques Necker Parisians broke into the Bastille looking for weaponsParisians broke into the Bastille looking for weapons Several guards killedSeveral guards killed Revolution beginsRevolution begins
Homework Find the parallels between the French Revolution and the occupy wall street campaign. Bring in a news article and your analysis.Find the parallels between the French Revolution and the occupy wall street campaign. Bring in a news article and your analysis.
Focus Question: October What needs to happen for a Revolution to be successful?What needs to happen for a Revolution to be successful?
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Focus Question How and why did the French Revolution lose its way after the fall of the King? What events occurred that suggested that the original values and inspiration of the revolution had been forgotten?How and why did the French Revolution lose its way after the fall of the King? What events occurred that suggested that the original values and inspiration of the revolution had been forgotten?
Paris Commune at work
French Constitution
Failed Escape
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The Monarchy is Abolished: Radical Days of the Revolution Deaths in war with Prussia caused anger with KingDeaths in war with Prussia caused anger with King –many thought he was on Prussia’s side “September massacres” - citizens attacked prisons that held nobles/priests killed many“September massacres” - citizens attacked prisons that held nobles/priests killed many The Assembly gave vote to male citizensThe Assembly gave vote to male citizens Newly elected legislature full of radicalsNewly elected legislature full of radicals –seized nobles’ lands –sentenced the king to death
Terror and Danger Grip France Committee of Public Safety Leader, Maximilien Robespierre, led a Reign of Terror—Leader, Maximilien Robespierre, led a Reign of Terror— –suspected enemies tried and put to death by guillotine. Moderates took over after the Reign of TerrorModerates took over after the Reign of Terror
The Revolution Enters Its Third Stage Government failures caused politicians to rally around war hero: Napoleon Bonaparte. Revolution brought loyalty to the nation, instead of a monarch. Nationalism celebrated with festivals, dances, and songs.