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1 French Revolution Day 5

2 Setting the Stage

3 Background Info: France, 1700s
Absolute Monarchy Palace at Versailles Political and economic problems Enlightenment BOURBON DYNASTY HENRY IV of France, , king of France ( ) Edict of Nantes LOUIS XIII, , king of France ( ), son of Henry IV LOUIS XIV, 1638–1715, king of France (1643–1715), son of Louis XIII, personal rule after LOUIS XV, 1710–74, king of France (1715–74), great-grandson of King Louis XIV LOUIS XVI, 1754–93, king of France (1774–92), third son of the dauphin (Louis) and Marie Josèphe of Saxony, grandson and successor of King Louis XV. Executed in 1792. King Louis XVI

4 Causes

5 Cause #1: Social Inequality
Unequal hierarchy The Three Estates First Estate: Clergy Second Estate: Nobles Third Estate: Everyone else Which Estate paid the most taxes? (#1) Which Estate was exempt? (#2)

6 Cause #3: Economic Problems
Why did the country face bankruptcy in 1789? (#6) Massive Debts Wars Lavish spending by Royals Poor economic planning 25% unemployed How did nature contribute to the economic problems? (#5) If you were a French citizen in the Third Estate, what would you think of the King? Marie Antoinette, “Madame Deficit”

7 Cause #3: Economic Problems
Louis XVI calls an emergency meeting of the Three Estates First and Second Estate vote to raise taxes Why would they do this? Vote was by Estate instead of by person What was the Third Estates’ response?

8 Cause #3: Enlightenment Ideas
Third Estate inspired by Enlightenment and American Revolution Third--rights were being violated!! How did these events inspire the French? (#3) Forms National Assembly in June 1789 Eliminates the Three Estates Power to the Majority

9 Cause #3: Enlightenment Ideas
Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen Liberty and equality Influenced by America’s “Declaration” and Revolution Swore to a Tennis Court Oath Promise a new constitution that limits king’s power

10 Conflict

11 Tensions Escalate Storming the Bastille July 14th, 1789
Citizens stormed the prison and took weapons for defense Beginning of Revolution Great Fear began Fear of King’s response Radicals take over in 1792

12 Tensions Escalate War declared against Austria and Prussia
Monarchy overthrown King and Queen executed in 1793 Democratic Republic created Reign of Terror, leader: Robespierre Dictator used fear to control people Goal-keep France safe for democracy Killed “enemies of the revolution” Ended with dictator’s execution

13 Outcome

14 End of War 1789-1799 France was in chaos Economic Crisis Starvation
Corrupt Legislative body 1799: Napoleon seized power New emperor 1815: Monarchy reintroduced

15 Homework for Athens, Cairo, and Havana
How does your class’s definition of “Revolution” support what happened in the French Revolution? How does the definition not support the events? Give examples from the French Revolution to support your answer 5-7 sentences

16 Homework for Manila and Seoul
Which was more revolutionary – the American Revolution or the French Revolution? Why? Claim “The French Revolution was more revolutionary.” Evidence Three examples with evidence Conclusion or Warrant Restate claim but connect examples to claim “The French Revolution was more revolutionary because and 3.” 7-10 complete sentences


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