Monday 91718 AIM What were the primary causes

Monday, 9/17/18 AIM: What were the primary causes of the French Revolution? —Which of these were the most compelling? DO NOW: Please take out your HW (reading about growing tensions in France). Please take a class worksheet from Mrs. Newman’s desk. LOOKING AHEAD: ØNo school Wednesday (Yom Kippur) ØQUIZ on Friday (Enlightenment and Causes of French Revolution

Montesquieu • French • Opposed absolute monarchy • Believed power should be divided into separate branches. • Checks and balances

How should the problems of late-18 th century France have been addressed?

What is a constitution? How might a French constitution have prevented the problems in prerevolutionary France?

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press…” - The Constitution of the United States of America

“The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each state, [who are] elected by the people…for six years. ” - The Constitution of the United States of America

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1 st Estate: Catholic Clergy • 1% of population • Owned 10% of land in France. • Paid little to no taxes. • Opposed Enlightened ideas.

nd 2 Estate: The Nobility

nd 2 Estate: The Nobility • 2% of population • Owned 20% of land • Paid little to no taxes. • Opposed Enlightened ideas.

3 rd Estate: The remaining 97% 1. • • • Bourgeoisies Middle Class Bankers, merchants, professionals, skilled laborers Educated Supported the Enlightenment. Paid high taxes but lacked political rights. 2. Peasants • Approx. 80% of population. • Paid over half of their income in taxes. • Lacked political rights. • uneducated 3. Urban Laborers • Cooks, servants, etc. • Uneducated • Lacked political rights.

Closing Questions • How did the Ancient (Old) Regime in France create tension? • Predict what will happen next in our discussion of France.

Tuesday, 9/18/18 AIM: How did France’s Ancient (Old) Regime lead to Revolution? DO NOW: Please take out yesterday’s class handout on France’s Ancient Regime (3 Estates). Also, come take today’s DO NOW. LOOKING AHEAD: ØNo school tomorrow (Yom Kippur) ØQUIZ on Friday (Everything we’ve covered through the CAUSES of the French Revolution)

Pre-Revolutionary France’s Old (Ancient) Regime 1 2 3 *NO social mobility - born into social class

nd 2 Estate: The Nobility • 2% of population • Owned 20% of land • Paid little to no taxes. • Opposed Enlightened ideas.

3 rd Estate: The remaining 97% 1. • • • Bourgeoisies Middle Class Bankers, merchants, professionals, skilled laborers Educated Supported the Enlightenment. Paid high taxes but lacked political rights. 2. Peasants • Approx. 80% of population. • Paid over half of their income in taxes. • Lacked political rights. • uneducated 3. Urban Laborers • Cooks, servants, etc. • Uneducated • Lacked political rights.

“People Under the Old Regime” (1789) 1 2 3

The Causes of the French Revolution Social inequality Taxes Enlightenment American Revolution King Louis XVI & Famine

Social Inequality 1 2 3

Taxes • 1 st and 2 nd Estates didn’t have to pay much taxes • 3 rd Estate had to spend much of their earnings on taxes

Thursday, 9/20/18 AIM: How did the Ancient Regime in France pave the way for revolution? DO NOW: 1) Please take out your binder, pen/pencil, highlighter and your STEAK & Famine sheet. LOOKING AHEAD: ØQUIZ is TOMORROW! (Everything we’ve covered through the CAUSES of the French Revolution)

HOW did the Enlightenment cause the American and French Revolutions?

American Revolution • REVOLUTIONS ARE CONTAGIOUS!!!! • French people saw that revolutions can be successful, thus inspiring their own.

King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette

Famine

Friday, 9/21/18 AIM: What were the primary causes of the French Revolution? DO NOW: 1) Please clear your desk for today’s quiz. You just need a pen (blue/black ink only) or pencil. 2) IMPORTANT: Please write your answer very clearly on the black line. REMINDER: We have shortened periods today. Have a nice weekend!

“Revolution is not a disease which comes upon a victim government and kills it in one day. A government dead of revolution had, unknown to itself, been dying for years. ” -Anonymous

Event Estates General Meeting Significance First meeting in almost 200 years. 3 rd Estate angry that they didn’t get more votes to represent their HUGE population. Motivates some 3 rd Estate members to seek CHANGE. Revolution=Change

Event 3 rd Estate creates the National Assembly (legislature) Significance --3 rd Estate creates NEW branch of govt. to make laws --power shifts AWAY from monarch REMEMBER…. Revolution=Change

Tennis Court Oath

Event Tennis Court Oath Significance --3 rd Estate drafts France’s 1 st Constitution. --will give them RIGHTS --bourgeoisie (educated) REMEMBER…. Revolution=Change

July 14, 1789: Storming of the Bastille • Revolutionaries feared that King Louis and his supporters would try to suppress the revolution. • People raid the Bastille (prison) for weapons. • Guards attack and fighting begins.

Storming of the Bastille

Event Storming of the Bastille Significance --3 rd estate try to get weapons from Bastille --want to defend themselves from King’s army REMEMBER…. Revolution=Change

Monday, 9/24/18 AIM: How successful were the initial stages of the French Revolution? DO NOW: 1) Please take out your binder, pen/pencil, highlighter and your French Revolution timeline. 2) Please take today’s handout. LOOKING AHEAD: ØQUIZ on Friday! (Everything we’ve covered through the impact of Napoleon)

Tennis Court Oath

Storming of the Bastille

ARTICLE Article #2: The aim of all political association is the preservation of the natural rights of man. These rights are liberty, property, security, and resistance to oppression. Article #9: Every man being presumed innocent until he has been declared guilty. . . MEANING The purpose of govt. is to protect our natural rights. (J. Locke-Enlightenment) Article #10: No one shall be disquieted on account of his opinions, including his religious views, provided their manifestation does not disturb the public order established by law. --freedom of speech and religion…as long as it doesn’t harm society. --entitled to a trial in court

Closing Thoughts • On a scale of 1 -10, how successful were the initial stages of the French Revolution? • Justify your reasoning with at least 2 pieces of evidence from our French Revolution unit so far.

Tuesday, 9/25/18 AIM: To what extent did the Reign of Terror change the course of the French Revolution? DO NOW: 1) Please take out your binder, pen/pencil, highlighter and your French Revolution timeline. 2) Please take out yesterday’s worksheet about the French Constitution of 1791. It will be checked now. LOOKING AHEAD: ØQUIZ on Friday! (Everything we’ve covered through the impact of Napoleon)

The French Revolution Bread Riots to Bastille • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=GFPszo 1 z. UXs

The executions of King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette

Guillotine

Rise of the Jacobin Party • Monarchy is abolished and France becomes a republic • Jacobins- radical left-wing political group takes over the French Revolution • Led by Maximillian Robespierre and his Committee of Public Safety

Wednesday, 9/26/18 AIM: How did the rise of radicalism change the course of the French Revolution? DO NOW: 1) Please take out your binder, pen/pencil, highlighter and your French Revolution timeline. 2) Please update your timeline while Mrs. Newman checks last night’s HW (Reign of Terror q’s 3 -4) LOOKING AHEAD: ØQUIZ on Friday! (Everything we’ve covered through the impact of Napoleon) Ø Extra help Thurs after school

Guillotine

Rise of the Jacobin Party • Monarchy is abolished, monarchs are executed, and France becomes a republic. • Jacobins- radical left-wing political group takes over the French Revolution. • Led by Maximillian Robespierre and his Committee of Public Safety.

Reign of Terror: 1793 -1794

What’s next for France? …the Revolution? …France’s government?

The Directory • Government that ruled France after the Reign of Terror, (1795 -1799). • Goal: avoid absolute monarchy and dictatorship. • Helped provide SOME stability; however, over time, the Directory became increasingly corrupt, causing military leaders to gain more power.

Executive branch- 5 men responsible for day to day governmental decisions. Voted on whether or not to pass these new laws. Proposed new laws for France.

Thursday, 9/27/18 AIM: To what extent (how) did Napoleon’s reforms impact France? DO NOW: 1) Please take out your binder, pen/pencil, highlighter and your French Revolution timeline. 2) Please update your timeline while Mrs. Newman checks last night’s HW (rise of Napoleon, q #3) LOOKING AHEAD: ØQUIZ is tomorrow! (Everything we’ve covered through the impact of Napoleon) Ø Extra help TODAY after school. You must let Mrs. Newman know this period if and when you are coming! Ø Please remember to regularly check Infinite Campus.

Napoleon Crossing the Alps By Jacques-Louis David (famous French artist), 1801.

Napoleon’s Reforms as the Emperor of France

Friday, 9/28/18 AIM: How did the Napoleonic Wars spark a heightened sense of global nationalism? DO NOW: 1) Please clear your desk except for a pencil or a blue/black ink pen for our quiz. HW: Exam 1 Review Sheet due on Wednesday. Please follow directions very carefully or points will be deducted. LOOKING AHEAD: Ø Unit 1 Exam Friday, 10/5 & Tues 10/9. Ø Please remember to regularly check your grades/assignments on Infinite Campus.

Quick Recap of Napoleon Bonaparte • How did he rise to power? • Napoleonic Code (laws): – Extended freedom to ALL MEN (but not women) – Contained some Enlightenment ideas – Restored slavery to French colonies

Why did France fight so many wars with other nations under the rule of Napoleon? France’s Goals during The Goals of other the Revolution European nations during the French Revolution

Monday , 10/1/18 AIM: How did the actions of Napoleon influence global affairs (and lead to nationalism)? DO NOW: 1) Please take out your binders, highlighter, and take today’s 2 sheets from Mrs. Newman’s desk HW: Exam 1 Review Sheet due on Wednesday. Please follow directions very carefully or points will be deducted. LOOKING AHEAD: Ø Unit 1 Exam Friday, 10/5 & Tues 10/9. Ø Sophomore class meetings Tues-Weds Ø Please remember to regularly check your grades on Infinite Campus and familiarize yourself with e. School View.

Napoleon’s 3 Major Mistakes

Mistake #1: The Continental System (1806 -1807)

Mistake #2: The Peninsular War EVENTS RESULTS/SIGNIFICANCE • Napoleon invaded Portugal and • Nationalism increased in Spain. along the way, replaced the Spanish king with his own brother, • France lost about 300, 000 men Joseph Bonaparte. • Spain fought back using guerilla warfare- small military units using hit-and-run tactics

HW • Go to e school view and copy PPT notes

Mistake #3: Invasion of Russia • Russia was France’s ally but Russia ignored the blockade and sold grain to Britain. Napoleon responded by invading Russia. • Russia used a scorched earth policy- intentionally burned crops to starve French troops. • Result: Lack of food, war and cold weather nearly wiped out French army 8 0

France vs. Russia

Let’s Wrap It Up! (Closing Thoughts) Ø Rank Napoleons “ 3 big mistakes” as Emperor of France. Explain your reasoning behind your rankings! Ø When you’re finished, update your French Revolution timelines! ---------------------------------------------Current Events pertaining to Napoleon’s invasion of Russia: https: //www. forbes. com/sites/kristinakillgrove/2015/07/25/skeletonsof-napoleons-soldiers-in-mass-grave-show-signs-ofstarvation/#1 aca 96 a 3743 c I will add to my e-board! 8 2