1. American and French Revolution
Chapter 17
American and French Revolution

2. British French Rivalry
French and Indian War ; known as the 7 years war
Treaty of Paris in 1763 confirmed the sweeping British victories not only in North America but in other parts of the world.
British large debt
Sugar Act and Stamp Act stressed economic control on colonies.
Colonist resist new laws.
Taxation without representation

3. Declaration of Independence
July
U.S. An independent nation
Influence of Enlightenment philosophers
Power of the government came from the people

4. The Constitution
Articles of Confederation provided inadequate government.
Stronger government
Federal System of government—divide government up central or federal government, and the individual states.
Federal government—declare war, make treaties, coin money, raise armies, regulate trade with countries.
3 Branches of government
Bill of Rights

5. End of the Monarchy
Invasion of France by Austrian and Prussian armies set off mass uprisings in Paris.
Group of radicals gained control of the city government and set up an organization called the commune.
Duke of Brunswick vowed to destroy Paris
Commune accurately accused Louis XVI of plotting with foreign monarchs to overthrow the Constitution of
Legislative Assembly suspended the office of the King.

6. Section 4 National Convention Sept 1792 No one supported the King
Governed France for 3 years
Proclaimed end to the monarchy and the beginning of a republic.
Tried Louis XVI on charges of plotting against the security of the nation. Guilty Jan. 21, beheaded.

7. Reign of Terror Lasted Sept 1793 to July 1794
Suppressing all opposition
Arrested, tried, executed many people on suspicion
Marie Antoinette victim
Bourgeoisie and Peasants

8. Napoleon Bonaparte General at age 26 Military school in France
Military genius
5 foot 2 inches tall
Popular hero
Great general of all time
Move troops rapidly
Napoleon defeated the Austrians 4 times

9. Napoleon as Emperor France declared an empire
Pope crowned the new emperor/Napoleon placed the crown on his head himself.
Defeat British navy and invade Great Britain.

10. Reorganization of Europe
1808 Napoleon dominated Europe
Forced countries to sign humiliating peace treaties
Enemy armies grew stronger
Enemies copied his techniques and methods

11. Final Defeat Explain Napoleon's final defeat.
Summarize why Napoleon was exiled.