THE FRENCH REVOLUTION Do Now What does revolution

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THE FRENCH REVOLUTION Do Now: What does revolution mean? What may cause people to

THE FRENCH REVOLUTION Do Now: What does revolution mean? What may cause people to start a political revolution? REVOLUTION = CHANGE

What is the cartoonist illustrating about the three estates in France?

What is the cartoonist illustrating about the three estates in France?

Monarch 1 st Estate. 5% Clergy 2 nd Estate 1. 5% Nobility 3 rd

Monarch 1 st Estate. 5% Clergy 2 nd Estate 1. 5% Nobility 3 rd Estate 98% bourgeoisie (middle-class), city workers, peasants

WHAT’S WRONG WITH THIS “OLD REGIME”?

WHAT’S WRONG WITH THIS “OLD REGIME”?

The Causes of the French Revolution • The causes of the French Revolution can

The Causes of the French Revolution • The causes of the French Revolution can be easily remembered as STEAK & Famine. • How does each letter of STEAK & Famine represent a cause of the French Revolution?

SOCIAL INEQUALITY 1. The Third Estate (97% of population) was made up of peasants

SOCIAL INEQUALITY 1. The Third Estate (97% of population) was made up of peasants and bourgeoisie. 2. King Louis XVI prevented some members of the 3 rd estate from voting.

The 3 Estates (Social ____)

The 3 Estates (Social ____)

TAXES 1. The 1 st Estate (Clergy) and the 2 nd Estate (nobility) did

TAXES 1. The 1 st Estate (Clergy) and the 2 nd Estate (nobility) did not pay taxes. 2. The poor peasants and middle class citizens of the 3 rd estate, paid all of the taxes in France.

ENLIGHTENMENT The enlightenment principles of freedom and equality encouraged members of the 3 rd

ENLIGHTENMENT The enlightenment principles of freedom and equality encouraged members of the 3 rd estate to challenge the absolute rule of King Louis XVI. LOCKE ROUSSEAU

AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1. The French were inspired by the American colonies successful fight for

AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1. The French were inspired by the American colonies successful fight for liberty and equality in the American Revolution. 2. The French modeled their Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen on the U. S. Declaration of Independence.

KING LOUIS XVI 1. Absolute ruler King Louis XVI denied most people in France

KING LOUIS XVI 1. Absolute ruler King Louis XVI denied most people in France of their natural rights. 2. The peasants and bourgeoisie had no voice in government.

FAMINE 1. In 1789, a terrible famine occurred in France. 2. Starving peasants could

FAMINE 1. In 1789, a terrible famine occurred in France. 2. Starving peasants could no longer afford bread and they began attacking nobles.

The Estates General LAST TIME IT WAS CALLED INTO SESSON in 1614!

The Estates General LAST TIME IT WAS CALLED INTO SESSON in 1614!

“The Third Estate Awakens” They proclaimed themselves the “National Assembly” of France.

“The Third Estate Awakens” They proclaimed themselves the “National Assembly” of France.

THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY “The true representative body of France”

THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY “The true representative body of France”

THE TENNIS COURT OATH

THE TENNIS COURT OATH

The Storming of the Bastille A rumor that the king was planning a military

The Storming of the Bastille A rumor that the king was planning a military coup against the National Assembly. • 18 died. • 73 wounded. • 7 guards killed. • It held 7 prisoners [5 ordinary criminals & 2 madmen].

THE GREAT FEAR

THE GREAT FEAR