1. The French Revolution and Napoleon (1789-1815) Section Two – Creating a New France

2. Bell Work Turn your book to page 171 Preview this section 1. Analyze all pictures (read in captions that go along with the picture; i.e. Paris in Arms, and Women March on Versailles) 2. Analyze all red or green headings (don’t read the sections just the headings) 3. Write down four changes that took place in France between 1789 and 1791

3. FOCUS Popular uprisings encouraged the National Assembly to take swift action.

4. N.A. Swift Actions 1. Ended feudal privileges 2. Issued a declaration of rights of man and citizen 3. Reorganized the Church 4. Established a limited monarchy

5. Reaction throughout Europe Supporters of the EnlightenmentSupporters of Feudalism Applauded the reforms Supported the revolution Denounced the reforms Wanted to suppress any revolution that might impact their territory By 1792 revolutionary France was at war with much of Europe.

6. Activity Write an eyewitness account f one of the following events 1. Peasants attacking the home of a nobleman 2. The August 4 th meeting of the National Assembly 3. The women of Paris marching on Versailles 4. The procession of the royal family from Versailles to Pairs 5. The writing of the Constitution of 1791 6. The unsuccessful flight of the royal family 7. An émigré describing the events in France to the Austrian emperor

7. Activity Your accounts should include a vivid description of the event and the emotions of the people involved Do additional research to make your account more authentic