Agenda Things to Get Handouts from the front

Agenda • Things to Get: – Handouts from the front • Things to Do: – Learn about the French Revolution • I can… – Identify and explain the causes and major events of the French Revolution

Agenda • To Get: – Handouts from the back – A partner you can work with – Sit where ever today • To Do: French Revolution -Opener and Intro to the French Revolution -Student Centered Notes with Activities -Exit Slip – Tennis Court Oath Application

Opener Part I Define Each Term in YOUR OWN words: • Scientific Revolution • Enlightenment

Opener Part II: • Describe the image and what YOU think is happening.

Influence of Rational thought? 1. Government Finances -7 yrs war -American Rev. -King’s lavish lifestyle 2. Economic Depression -less manufacturing and trade -poor Agriculture -food more expensive -lack of work 3. Enlightenment Ideas -science to solve problems -elect leaders The French Revolution 1789 -1799

Student Centered Lesson • Log on to the webpage: broderickvpa. weebly. com • Click on the World Civ Tab • Scroll to the bottom of the page. • Open the power point labeled French Revolution Beginning • Continue with notes and activities.

The French Revolution Begins Main Idea Problems in French society led to a revolution, the formation of a new government, and the end of the monarchy.

Causes of the French Revolution Long-standing resentments against the monarchy • Inequalities in society – Existing social and political structure – Called the Old Order, or ancient régime • King at the top and estates under him – King Louis XVI, shy and indecisive – Unpopular, self-indulgent queen, Marie. Antoinette – Rest of French society divided into three classes, called estates

The Three Estates Varied widely in what they contributed in terms of work and taxes First Estate Second Estate • Roman Catholic clergy • Nobility • One percent of the population • Less than 2 percent of the population • Exempt from taxes • Paid few taxes • Owned 10 percent of the land – Collected rents and fees – Bishops and other clergy grew wealthy • Controlled much wealth • Held key positions – Government – Military • Lived on country estates Third Estate • Largest group— 97% of the population • Paid most of the taxes! • Bourgeoisie—citydwelling merchants, factory owners, and professionals • Sans culottes—artisans and workers • Peasants—poor with little hope, paid rents and fees

Political Cartoon Annotation (flip to the back of your guided notes) • Explain this political cartoon on your handout by… – Explaining who each individual represents – Explain their physical location in the cartoon – Use a document provided to support your opinion • Each box must have the information above

Further Causes Enlightenment Ideas A Financial Crisis • Inspiring new ideas from Enlightenment philosophers • Severe economic problems affected much of the country • Great Britain’s government limiting the king’s power • France in debt, spending lavishly, borrowing money, and facing bankruptcy • American colonists rebelled successfully against British king • New ideas changed government and society in other countries • Hailstorm and drought ruined harvest; harsh winter limited flour production • People hungry and angry; clergy and nobility no help

First Events of the Revolution By 1789, no group happy • Clergy and nobility lost power to monarchy • Bourgeoisie resented regulations • Poor worse off Estates General meets, 1789 • Desire for reforms • Voting process a problem • Third Estate proclaimed themselves National Assembly • Tennis Court Oath Storming of the Bastille, 1789 • King brought in troops • People of Paris armed themselves Searching for weapons, a mob stormed the Bastille – prison used to store weapons and ammunition Great Fear spread • King to punish the Third Estate with foreign soldiers • Rumors of massacres • Peasants destroyed records and burned nobles’ houses

Estates General Summary (web document OR use the following five slides) • Read the article entitled, “The Estates General” and answer the questions on your handout.

Creating a New Nation Legislating New Rights Restrictions on Power • Feudal dues eliminated • Louis tried to protect his throne • Declaration of the Rights of Men laid out “liberty, equality, fraternity” • Angered the common people • Men are born equal and remain equal under the law • Inspired by the English Bill of Rights, American Declaration of Independence, and the writings of Enlightenment philosophers • The rights did not extend to women • Prices still high; mob broke into the palace demanding bread • Royal family seized; National Assembly took bolder steps • Passed laws against the church, clergy, and public employees • Some outraged by actions

Document Based Analysis Was it REALLY that bad? • Using the documents provided, analyze the conditions in France to determine if a revolution really was necessary.

Document A- French Budget, 1774

Document B Socio-Economic Data, 1789

Document C The French Urban Poor

Document D- Financial Problems in France, 1789 • Urban Commoner’s Budget: – – – Food 80% Rent 25% Tithe 10% Taxes 35% Clothing 20% TOTAL 170% • King’s Budget: – – – – Interest 50% Army 25% Versailles 25% Coronation 10% Loans 25% Admin. 25% TOTAL 160%

Document E - Where is the tax money?

Where is the Money? • In this cartoon from the time, Louis is looking at the chests and asks “Where is the tax money? “ – The financial minister, Necker, looks on and says “The money was there last time I looked. " – The nobles and clergy are sneaking out the door carrying sacks of money, saying "We have it. "

Tennis Court Oath • Using the second handout provided, color in the statements according to what level of society would have said each statement – turn in as your exit slip!