Freedom of speech, press, religion, property, voice in government. Key terms and people old regime estate louis xvi marie antoinette estates. Declaration of the rights of man the revolution begins. In this section, you will learn about the beginning of the french revolution. The french revolution dorchester school district two. Terms and names old regime system of feudalism estate social class of people louis xvi weak king who came to french throne in 1774. Battle victories fueled his ambitions and his rise through army ranks.
Jacobins members of a revolutionary political club made during the french revolution. They demanded a republic and an end to tyranny abroad. Geography why do you think the royal palace at versailles became a focal point for the anger of the poor people of paris during the revolution. French revolution simple english wikipedia, the free. The inequalities of the economy of france were a major cause of the french revolution. Whereas it appears that a state of war exists between austria, prussia, sardinia, great britain, and the united netherlands, of the one part, and france on the other.
The revolution in haiti the first successful revolution in latin america, mexico, and south american countries took place during this time. Rural country life began to change by the mid 1700s. Study the paintings carefully and answer the questions beneath them. In 1791, a constitutional monarchy was established. Mar 27, 2020 french revolution, revolutionary movement that shook france between 1787 and 1799 and reached its first climax there in 1789hence the conventional term revolution of 1789, denoting the end of the ancien regime in france and serving also to distinguish that event from the later french revolutions of 1830 and 1848. As you read use this chart to take notes on the causes and effects of the early stages of the french revolution. When king louis xvi ruled 17741792 could not raise more money to finance the government, the king wanted to tax 2nd estate to raise the money, the second estate forced king louis xvi to call the estates general an assembly of representatives from the all 3 estates into session to get approval to the tax changes. Reovolutionaries challenge the existing political structure and apply enlightenment ideas to government. The french revolution was a revolution in france from 1789 to 1799. The colony, now known as haiti, occupied the western third of the island of hispaniola in the caribbean sea. Napoleonic code whic, gavh e all french citizens the sam rightse.
The ideas of the enlightenment were beginning to make. The french revolution chapter 1 the french revolution figure 1. At first, americans supported the french revolution. Nearly 500,000 enslaved africans worked on french plantations, and. Rapid population growth that resulted in food shortages. Latin american countries were influenced by enlightenment ideas and nationalism, the american revolution, and the french revolution. The writings of the 18thcentury french philosophers diderot, rousseau, and voltaire influenced the 1 policies of the enlightened despots 2 start of the neolithic revolution 3 success of the german unification movement 4 spread of imperialism to africa and asia 80318.
However, the new laws took away man individuay rightl s won during the revolution. French revolution, revolutionary movement that shook france between 1787 and 1799 and reached its first climax there in 1789hence the conventional term revolution of 1789, denoting the end of the ancien regime in france and serving also to distinguish that event from the later french revolutions of 1830 and 1848. In july 1830, he suspended the legislature, limited the right to vote, and restricted the press. By 1804, napoleon had acquired enough power to assume the title emperor of the french. Chapter 23 the french revolution begins french throne in. For example, they limited free speech and restored slavery in french colonies. Establish corefrench vocabulary for the study of the french revolution demonstrate mastery of the use of various pronouns such as personal, object. Nationalassembly 17891791 legislative assembly 1791 1792 adopted. The french revolution begins lesson 1 the big idea economic and social inequalities in the old regime helped cause the french revolution. This was an event where the leaders of the french revolution executed thousands of people that they believed were loyal to the king.
This program is an excellent resource for understanding how political ideas develop, the causes and consequences of the revolution, and how the french revolution altered the course of world history. White masters used brutal methods to terrorize them and keep them powerless. Do people have the right to overthrow unjust governmental systems. The french revolution begins cabarrus county schools. What was so special about the attack on the bastille hint. Do not editchanges must be made through file info the. French revolution begins the french revolution war france vs. Peoples grievances in both the american and french revolutions were fueled by enlightenment ideas the declaration of independence and the declaration of the rights of man have key enlightenment ideas written into them. This was a document written during the french revolution that gave equal rights to the men of france and created a fair system of taxation. While the french revolution was taking place, oppressed people in the french colony of haiti rose up against their french masters. Result of rev was first successful slave revolt in history. From the convocation of the estates general to the storming of the bastille.
Napoleon creates an empire pages 665667 what goals did napoleon have. The french revolution and napoleon, 17891815 the french revolution establishes a new political order, napoleon bonaparte gains and loses an empire, and european states forge a balance of power. Bad weather that resulted in food shortages and high prices. The loss of the colonies during the seven years war.
Like french kings before the revolution, charles believed in absolute monarchy. Rulers in europe feared the french revolution, a fear fed by stories of emigres to their countries the sansculottes and the jacobins held the upper hand in the legislative assembly. Throughout history, economic and social inequalities have at times led peoples to revolt against their governments. French people and society on the eve of the french revolution these four paintings show different people living in france before the outbreak of the revolution. French revolution the revolutions start was in the 1780s with resentment towards royal power, food scarcity and the rise of enlightenment ideas louis xvi was forced to convoke the estatesgeneral third estate made up of the lower class wanted more representation. The result of the french revolution was the end of the monarchy. The french revolution in 1789,a financial crisis led the french people to rebel against their government. What was the estates general and where did the third estate go when they were kicked out. What was the biggest reason the french revolution happened. A french gentleman of the court of egalite, 1799 title. French revolution study guide 3 ways french and american revolutions are connected 3 estates 1st estate church, clergy, priests 2nd estate king, nobility and rulers liked to party 3rd estate common people paid all the taxes start of french revolution. Nationalassembly 17891791 legislative assembly 1791 1792 adopted declaration of rights of man and the citizen french declaration of rights guaranteed.
There were many important people who helped free latin american. Why it matters now throughout history, economic and social inequalities have at times led peoples to revolt against their governments. A mediumterm financial crisis, caused partly by frances decisive involvement in the american revolutionary war, led to the french crown first calling an assembly of notables and then, in 1789, a meeting called the estates general in order to gain assent for new tax laws. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext.
Causes of the industrial revolution abraham darby english businessman and iron smelter developed a method of producing pig iron a type of iron in a blast furnace that was fueled by coke traditionally iron furnaces in europe used charcoal, a fuel made from wood. Political revolutions american 1776, french 1789, haitian, etc. Saint dominguehaiti was a french colony that was the richest colony in the world and made up of mostly slaves 2. Results of french revolution political power passed to the bourgeoisie bourgeoisie supported the revolution because they had no rights or voice under the ancien regime and paid all the taxes. Ottoman empire, french revolution, latin american independence movements, mexican revolution, global nationalism, imperialism, wwi, wwii, rise of dictators, cold war, decolonization, iranian revolution, kemal ataturk and turkey how is power gained, consolidated, maintained, and lost. Bourgeoisie middle class had no power under the old regimeresulted in support of french revolution. By 1792, however, the revolution had become very violent. The age of reason p c i r e p r o d u c i b l e world history shorts 2 3 crossword puzzle write the best answer in each blank, and complete the crossword puzzle. The french revolution of 1789 7 what were the main economic causes of the french revolution in the 1770s and 1780s. The revolution ended when napoleon bonaparte took power in november 1799.
It granted power to the people in the form of the legislative assembly. The french revolution, haitian revolution, latin american revolutions, american revolution the industrial revolution, the sadler report, the commercial revolution, the russian revo lution, the chinese revolution, the cuban revo lution match the new debated ideas on the left to the unintended consequences on the right. Next the french revolution and napoleon, 17891815 map section 1 section 2 section 3 section 4 the french revolution begins. Tlwbat identify key events of the french revolution. Enduring issue related topics enduring question conflict. In 1804, he became emperor before 1789, france was ruled by the nobles and the catholic church.
Read the french revolution begins and work on crossword puzzle, the pie chart, and extension activity sheets 2. Inspired by the american revolution, the french revolutionaries demanded liberty and equality. Nearly 500,000 enslaved africans worked on french plantations, and they outnumbered their masters dramatically. High taxes on merchants that made businesses unprofitable. What are three ways the french revolution was connected to the american revolution. Was the french revolution one of the most historical events of all time. Rise and fall of napoleon in france 17991815 france has a power vaccuum after the revolution because the directory is weak, paving the way for a strong ruler. The enlightenment had affected the views of middleclass french society to the point where they demanded involvement.
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