1. French Revolutions Yes, Again. But not as violent.

2. Post Revolution/Congress of Vienna Congress of Vienna (1815) Louis XVIII restored to French throne Louis XVIII dies, Charles X inherits King Abdicates Charles X Tried to rule as absolute monarch Suspends power of legislature Citizens revolt Gain control of Paris Charles abdicates Metternich: “My life work is destroyed” Feared revolution sentiment would spread

3. Louis Philippe Liberals form constitutional monarchy Popular with middle class Middle class dress “Citizen King” Popularity begins to dwindle Increased voters– only to wealthy Increasingly suppressive- silence opposition Economics Working class grows poorer Middle class/aristocracy more prosperous Economic depression (1846)

4. Revolution of 1848 French Government decisions (banning planned banquet by reformers) Protestors take to the street Louis Philippe abdicated Form new government: Second Republic (first- between post Revolution and Napoleon) Other Impact All men voting rights New women’s rights movement Inspire Revolutions

5. Napoleon’s nephew Elected to presidency by voters Wants to remain in office past four year terms 1851 Sends troops to Paris Arrests members of National Assembly National vote New constitution? Voters approve Louis Napoleon (Napoleon the III)

6. The Second Empire 1852: Elected Emperor Napoleon III Reforms Increasing voting rights Many mile of railroads Economic prosperity Increase trade Improve communications Always keeps absolute power The Third Republic 1870- Franco-Prussian War Napoleon III captured France surrenders French assembly depose Napoleon Proclaim Third Republic 1882: Primary education for 6-13 year olds 1884: Trade unions legalized 1900: working hours reduced 1906: 1 day off per week required

7. GovernmentLeaderCitizensBig MistakeThe End French MonarchyKings3 EstatesAdditional taxes on 3 rd Estate Storming of Bastille First Revolution3 rd Estate membersLiberty, Equality, Fraternity Reign of TerrorNational Convention writes new constitution First RepublicThe DirectoryWeak/corrupt rulers = unrest for citizens Bring in NapoleonNapoleon names himself Emperor French EmpireNapoleon BonaparteReforms: education, banking, Russian CampaignCongress of Vienna Reactionary MonarchyLouis XVIII and Charles X Liberals own majority of seats, King has power Charles X rules as absolute monarch Revolution of 1830 Citizens RevoltingStorm streets, control Paris, abdicated King --------Louis Philippe chosen as Constitutional Monarchy Constitutional MonarchyLouis PhilippeMiddle Class loves kingBanned reformers’ banquet Angry protestors take to streets Revolution of 1848Middle and Working Class workers Angry protests; long lasting impact ---------King Abdicates, Louis Napoleon elected president Second EmpireLouis Napoleon (Napoleon III) Approve measure to give Napoleon power War with PrussiaNapoleon capture and defeated Third RepublicFrench assemblyReforms help citizens-----Current for our class