1. French Revolution

2. Aim: 1)What was the French Revolution? 2)When did it take place?
Political revolutions—change in government
Non-political revolutions—change in technology or ideas

3. French Revolution
A political revolution during which the lower and middle class in France, frustrated over social, economic, and political problems in the country and inspired by Enlightenment ideas overthrew King Louis XVI and tried to institute a more democratic government.

4. Enlightenment Ideas Popular sovereignty Individual freedom
Consent of the governed
Individual freedom
Religion, press, speech
Political and legal equality
Participatory government
Who were left out?

9. The General Estates: 三级会议
The National Assembly: 国民会议
The Declaration of Rights of Man and the Citizen 人权和公民权宣言
The Convention: 国民公会
The Directory: 督政府