1. The Conciergerie, Guillotine, Bastille, & Bastille Day Created by: André Ferreira, Nathan Hague, Brandon Nowakowski, Peter Skaza, & Brandon Watt

2. Conciergerie: A History On the Îl de la Cité –Connection to Ancient Rome Extension of the Palais de la Cité –Philip the Fair: 14 th century –Gothic chambers Infamous symbol of the Reign of Terror Remains open for visitors

3. Conciergerie: Connection to the French Revolution Dungeons –Held people sentenced to death Known for the number of prisoners executed –2600 people held there

4. Guillotine: The Construction Contributors –Proposed by Joseph-Ignace Guillotin –First designed by Antoine Louis –Built by Tobias Schmidt Built on the Place de Grève

5. Guillotine: The Application to Society March 20, 1792—Official means of execution in France –Was the only legal method from 1792 to 1981 Jacque-Nicolus Pelletier (1792) 1799—15,000 people executed

6. Bastille: Origins Name derived from bastide— “Fortification” Built to serve as a gate Symbol of the Bourbon despotism Located on the east side of Paris

7. Bastille: Construction April 22, 1370—Charles V began construction Charles VI walled up openings, creating a stronghold 1557—Bastion built on the eastern flank 17 th century—Inner court divided

8. Bastille: Purpose 1600s—Became state prison –Cardinal Richelieu –40 prisoners per year on average –Lettre de cachet

9. Bastille: Prisoners Celebrities charged with offense Political nuisances Family members by request People on trial (especially during the rule of Louis XIV)

10. The Storming of the Bastille July 14, 1789 Parisians demanded guns and ammunition Bernard Jordan, prison governor –Refused and evaded the Parisians Parisians returned

11. The Effects of the Storming Parisians captured the Bastille, obtaining the guns and ammunition End of the ancient régime (French Revolution) Bastille demolished by Revolutionary government

12. Bastille Day July 14—Marks the fall of the Bastille –Called la fête nationale (“National Day”) –Official holiday in 1880

13. Bastille Day: Global Celebration Former French Colonies –Especially French Polynesia Adapted holiday to own culture Francophiles celebrate with: –French food –French concerts

14. En Conclusion Conciergerie –Prison known for the people executed there –Used guillotine –Held famous people Thomas Paine, Robespierre, Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette Guillotine –Execution method by decapitation –Viewed as humane and necessary –Legal for almost 200 years

15. En Conclusion Bastille –State prison built in the 14 th century and used through the 18 th century –Stormed for guns and ammunition by Parisians during the French Revolution Bastille Day –Holiday commemorating the storming of the Bastille –Celebrated on July 14 worldwide with parades, speeches, and fireworks

16. Works Cited Bastille. 20 Jan. 2012. http://annmariekostyk.com/2010/07/14/bastille-day-french- chocolate-tart/the-bastille/.http://annmariekostyk.com/2010/07/14/bastille-day-french- chocolate-tart/the-bastille/ Bastille Day Food. 20 Jan. 2012. http://www.yumsugar.com/Bastille-Day-Recipes- 18260753.http://www.yumsugar.com/Bastille-Day-Recipes- 18260753 Bastion. 1995. 20 Jan. 2012. http://blog.imperva.com/2008/12/the-bastion- returns.html.http://blog.imperva.com/2008/12/the-bastion- returns.html Bieber Paris Concert Girls. 20 Jan. 2012. http://bestpicblog.com/bieber-2011-paris- concert-photos/868/.http://bestpicblog.com/bieber-2011-paris- concert-photos/868/ Cardinal Richelieu. 20 Jan. 2012. http://www.nndb.com/people/894/000092618/.http://www.nndb.com/people/894/000092618/ Conciergerie Monument. 20 Jan. 2012. http://www.parisdigest.com/monument/laconciergerie.htm. http://www.parisdigest.com/monument/laconciergerie.htm Danloux, Henri Pierre. Louis Antoine. 20 Jan. 2012. http://ann- lauren.blogspot.com/2009/08/18-19th-cent-louis-antoine-duke-of.html.http://ann- lauren.blogspot.com/2009/08/18-19th-cent-louis-antoine-duke-of.html Decaux, Alan. “La Revolution Francaise Aux Enfants.” 1988. Librairie Academique Perrin. Paris, France. 20 Jan. 2012. http://www.mtholyoke.edu/courses/rschwart/hist255/kat_anna/fallofbast.html. http://www.mtholyoke.edu/courses/rschwart/hist255/kat_anna/fallofbast.html Happy Bastille Day Flag. 20 Jan. 2012. http://www.wondercomments.com/bastille- day-comment-2034.html.http://www.wondercomments.com/bastille- day-comment-2034.html

17. Works Cited (cont.) Houël, Jean-Pierre. “The Storming of the Bastille.” Bibliothèque Nationale Française. 20 Jan. 2012. http://www.historywiz.com/galleries/stormingbastille.html.http://www.historywiz.com/galleries/stormingbastille.html Jacques Nicolas Pelletier. 20 Jan. 2012. http://www.necrosant.net/zbxe/?category=8073&mid=Home&sort_index=readed_cou nt&order_type=desc&document_srl=1914. http://www.necrosant.net/zbxe/?category=8073&mid=Home&sort_index=readed_cou nt&order_type=desc&document_srl=1914 Joseph Guillotin. 20 Jan. 2012. http://www.blastmilk.com/decollete/guillotine/the- guillotine.php.http://www.blastmilk.com/decollete/guillotine/the- guillotine.php July 14 th. 20 Jan. 2012. http://blueeyedennis-siempre.blogspot.com/2010/07/happy- bastille-day.html.http://blueeyedennis-siempre.blogspot.com/2010/07/happy- bastille-day.html Mannequin Prisoner. 20 Jan. 2012. http://bubbletopseb2.skyrock.com/2623614524- Conciergerie-prisoner.html.http://bubbletopseb2.skyrock.com/2623614524- Conciergerie-prisoner.html Neff. Guillotine and Torches. 20 Jan. 2012. http://art-showtime- tools.blogspot.com/2011/10/man-uses-guillotine-to-sever-his-arm.html.http://art-showtime- tools.blogspot.com/2011/10/man-uses-guillotine-to-sever-his-arm.html Philip the Fair. 20 Jan. 2012. http://www.ghostwoods.com/2010/01/templars-inc-984/.http://www.ghostwoods.com/2010/01/templars-inc-984/ Prisoners in Bastille. 20 Jan. 2012. http://www.mtholyoke.edu/courses/rschwart/hist255-s01/mapping- paris/Paris_Bastile.html. http://www.mtholyoke.edu/courses/rschwart/hist255-s01/mapping- paris/Paris_Bastile.html Woman in Bastille. 20 Jan. 2012. http://www.aprayertoourfather.com/storming-the- bastille/.http://www.aprayertoourfather.com/storming-the- bastille/