1. Causes of the French Revolution[[

2. Area ruled by Rome
51 BC to 486
Conquered by
Germanic tribes – 486
Hundred Years’ War
1337 – 1453
England vs. France
England lost most possessions in Europe
France became largest kingdom in Western Europe
Spread of French culture – 1500s
French Renaissance (art, literature, poetry)
Standardization of French language
Official language of Europe’s aristocracy

3. Louis XIV (1638-1715) “L’etat c’est moi.”
Louis XIII (1601 – 1643)
King at 9 years old
1617 – at 16, exiled his Mom
French domination in Europe
Louis XIV ( ) “L’etat c’est moi.”
Feudal lords became attendees at Versailles
Courtiers, valets, maids of honor, lady-in-waiting
Companion, dress, bathe, clothes/jewelry, scholars, doctors, artists, musicians, messengers
France became Europe’s dominant political and military power
Population of France increased significantly
Most populated region in Europe
Language used in diplomacy internationally
Louis XIII’s mom had his dad (Henry IV) assassinated – allowed her to rule as regent for Louis – but mismanaged so he exiled her – XIII died of TB and intestinal problems
Louis XIV –first son that survived birth (4 stillborn) – younger bro Philippe

5. Louis XIV died 1715 Louis XV (1710-1774) Louis XVI???
Son Louis died in 1711
Grandson Louis died of smallpox in 1715
along with wife and Louis (oldest son)
Great-grandson Louis XV
Louis XV ( )
Survived because his attendant
would not allow blood letting
King at 5 years old
Lost Seven Years’ War
and several others
Resigned – 1774
Louis XVI???
Son of Louis XV died of TB in 1765
His son Louis died at age 9 of TB

6. I. Social Factors A. population increased significantly 1
I. Social Factors A. population increased significantly 1. low mortality rates B. food supplies – insufficient to feed the large population C. famines - common in 3rd Estate 1. 1st & 2nd Estates hoarded resources D. land for farmers & peasants - divided into tiny parcels 1. too small for survival purposes

7. II. Political Factors A. Louis XVI (1774 – 92) – ineffective king 1
II. Political Factors A. Louis XVI (1774 – 92) – ineffective king 1. Marie Antoinette played, partied, shopped B. churches and nobility controlled all political / economic rights & privileges 1. gave king little freedom to reform laws C. ranks of nobility could be bought by wealthy & powerful elite 1. could give as property to children D. clergy and nobles were against any changes that affected power 1. may have weakened their power & wealth 2. prevented monarchy from raising taxes to cover the costs of government & war E. Enlightenment & American Revolution created ideas of reform

17. III. Economic Factors A. expense of helping the American Revolution increased taxation after 1783 B. tried to tax all landowners 1. blocked by the nobles and the church C. government already taxed peasantry to point of starvation & rich refused to pay anything D. rich occupied all profitable jobs 1. even if incompetent – not based on merit