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In the Old Regime ( Old Order )the French had three
classes the Clergy, Nobles, and The Third Estate.
The French had Economic troubles do to deficit Spending.
The French had The Burden of Debt, Poor Harvest,
and Failure of Reform.
The king at the time was Louis XVI. The King had all the
estates to prepare a cahiers ( notebook of all grievances). At the
Tennis Court Oath, the delegates to the Estate General from
Third Estate were elected.
On July 14, 1789, more than 800 Parisians stormed the
Bastille ( Prison ) that people believed that there were
weapons held there, It was a sign of a revolution.
After the revolution started the French decided to Moderate
Reforms by Ending to Special Privileges, Declaration of the Rights
Of Man,.
On October 5, thousands of women marched from Paris
To Versailles. The women did not leave until the King
Decided to came back to Paris, to see what is happening to
his country.
The French completed its main task in 1791 by completing
The Constitution. It set up a limited monarchy, It established
courts, free trade. The urban workers organized labor unions.
At the night of June 1791, the royal family escaped from
Paris.
European rulers increased the border patrol to stop the
spread of French plague. The failed escape of the King brought
further hostile from aboard, Marie Antoinette’s brother issued
The Declaration of Pilnitz. ( Document that the two monarchs
threatened to protect the French monarchy..
The death of King and Queen in 1793.
Maximilien Rebespierre battled the
counterrevolutionaries. Promoted religious toleration
And wanted to abolish slavery.
The Reign of Terror lasted from about July 1793 to July
1794. About 40,00 people died when revolutionary courts
Conducted hasty trials.
The Constitution of 1795 set up five-man Directory and
two-house legislature elected by male citizens of property.
The Directory held power from 1795 to 1799.
Olympe de Gouges demanded right for women. The women
did win some rights for a time. These reforms did not last long
after Napoleon gained power.
The 10 year revolution brought a great change in France.
Overthrew the Monarchy, brought Church under state control.
Revolution brought a great sense of Nationalism to the
People of France. Social reforms and religious toleration.
1769 born on Island of Corsica, Later became the ruler
of France, Napoleon Bonaparte a French army leader brought
France to the greatest victories in its history.
In 1810 the grand Empire reached its greatest extent. He redrew the
European map, he annexed many neighboring countries.
Only Britain was out of France rule, and Napoleon Was
getting ready to invade Britain but at the battle of Trafalgar British
fleet smashed a French fleet. When the invasion was not successful
The French attacked its commerce. The French were never able to
Invade Britain successfully.
Napoleons success, however, contained defeat, The spread
Of nationalism gave people of countries a sense of pride and
hatred for the invading French.
In 1808 Napoleon replaced the king on Spain
With his own brother Joseph Bonaparte. Many
Spaniards remained loyal to their former King and
Devoted to the church.
In 1805 battle of Austerlitz and in 1809 battle
Of Wagram, Napoleon was victorious over Austria
and later divorced, and married Austrian princess
Marie Louise. He and his heir could claim kinship with
the royalty of Europe.
In 1812, more than 400,000 soldiers marched to
Invade Russia. With the Russians retreating the burned
everything down leaving no shelter for the soldiers.
Napoleon entered Moscow in September, not able to supply
his army, in October he turned homeward. Over 1,000 mile
Retreat home turned into a desperate battle for survival.
Only about 10,000 soldiers survived.
The battle of the Nations at Leipzig was a downfall of
Napoleon, he stepped down from the power and was exiled
To Elba, an Island in the Mediterranean. He is remember as a
legend in France and around the world. He failed to make
Europe into a French empire, but instead he sparked
Nationalist feeling across Europe.
Congress of Vienna was held to create a lasting peace by
establishing a balance of power and protecting the system
of monarchy. The peace makers also redrew the map of Europe,
and added new countries. To protect the new order, Austria,
Russia, Prussia, and Great Britain extended their wartime
alliance into the postwar era.
1.The American and French Revolution were turning
Points in global history because the result of these revolutions
1. Led to the abolition of slavery
2. Inspired other peoples seeking democracy and independence
3. Marked the end of European influence in the Western Hemisphere
4. Demonstrated the need for strong international peacekeeping organization
2.Which sequence of events is listed in the correct chronological order?
1. Crusades > Enlightenment > French Revolution.
2. French Revolution > Enlightenment > Crusades.
3. French Revolution > Crusades > Enlightenment.
4. Enlightenment > Crusades > French Revolution.
3. One Similarity in the actions of Simon Bolivar and Napoleon Bonaparte is that both leaders.
1.Encouraged nationalism.
2. Relied on diplomatic negotiations.
3. Established a representative form of government.
4. Rebelled against imperialism.
4. In France, which was a major result of the French Revolution?
1. The king was restored to unlimited power .
2. The clergy dominated government.
3. The middle class gained political influence.
4. The tax burden was carried by the lower class.
1. 2
2. 1
3. 1
4. 3
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