1. Warmup 2/28
Analysis: Why did the French Revolution fail to create a lasting government?

2. Logistics
Quiz on the events of the French Revolution at the end of class tomorrow
We will be reviewing today and tomorrow

3. French Revolution in Review

4. French Revolution in Review
We will very briefly cover each period of the revolution and what events happened during that time.
This is intended to reinforce the material you have already learned.

5. Notes: Before the Revolution
Very unequal society
Bourgeoisie feel like they should have a greater say in government
Urban poor and peasants are starving
All third estate want rights and democracy
French debt is enormous and France is on the verge of bankruptcy

6. Notes: The Early Revolution: 1789
Estates General: Third Estate gets the same power as the 1st and 2nd estates. Feels cheated.
Forms their own legislature and insists on writing a constitution
People in Paris attack the Bastille in support
Women’s March: The King is dragged back to Paris and basically becomes a hostage

7. Notes: Bourgeoisie in Charge: 1789-1792
France gets a constitutional monarchy based on individual freedom and rights.
Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen
Feudalism Abolished
First French Constitution passed
France enters a war with Prussia and Austria, is losing.
The government starts to lose control of their radical allies.

8. Notes: the Reign of Terror 1793-1794
Radicals seize the government, execute the king
To defend the revolution, they try and execute anyone accused of opposing the revolution.
All French men are drafted into the army
France begins to win its wars
16,000 are executed, many without trials
Slavery abolished, all men allowed to vote, women’s rights improve

9. Notes: The Reaction
Bourgeoisie, moderates, and conservatives retake the government. Many radicals are executed.
The new government is corrupt and ineffective.
Relies on the army to keep it in charge

10. Notes: Napoleon 1799-1815 Napoleon turns France into an Autocracy
France conquers most of Europe
Code Napoleon introduced to all conquered countries:
Equality of men before the law
Fair trial rights
Free religion
No women’s rights
Napoleon eventually defeated and exiled

11. Notes: After Revolution 1815 and on
Kings/nobles return to France
Code Napoleon stays in place
More revolutions follow
People look to continue on France’s example:
Centralizing governments
Building nationalist ideals
Striving for democracy

12. Assignment: Key Understandings
With a partner or on your own
You are going to review some of the key take- aways for the French Revolution
This will help you for tomorrow’s quiz
Due Tomorrow