Do Now: Set up Notebook 1/3 2/3 Final Notes of French Rev. Set up Notebook 1/3 2/3 Final Notes of French Rev. Notes Title: The Phases of the French Revolution Notes Title: The Phases of the French Revolution Examination on Thursday: the French Revolution and Napoleon Examination on Thursday: the French Revolution and Napoleon

The French Revolution; Quiz #2 Define, Identify or Explain the Following: Define, Identify or Explain the Following: The National Constituent Assembly The National Constituent Assembly The Great Fear The Great Fear The Sans Culottes The Sans Culottes The Continental System The Continental System The Napoleonic Code The Napoleonic Code

The French Revolution Where were we? Where were we? Oh yes, revolution. Oh yes, revolution. Revolution is Change Revolution is Change What has happened in France from 1789 to 1795, before Napoleon “bum rushes” the National Directory ? What has happened in France from 1789 to 1795, before Napoleon “bum rushes” the National Directory ? Let’s back track… Let’s back track…

The French Revolution 1789 was a big year… 1789 was a big year… National Constituent Assembly breaks from the Estates general National Constituent Assembly breaks from the Estates general The Declaration of the Rights of Man The Declaration of the Rights of Man Free Speech Free Speech Free Press Free Press Freedom of Assembly Freedom of Assembly Free from unlawful imprisonment Free from unlawful imprisonment

The French Revolution By the end of 1789, we have the King and queen virtual prisoners in Paris, By the end of 1789, we have the King and queen virtual prisoners in Paris, The National Constituent Assembly is making moves, trying to establish a Constitutional Monarchy The National Constituent Assembly is making moves, trying to establish a Constitutional Monarchy The assembly will try and decentralize power and place power in local governments. The assembly will try and decentralize power and place power in local governments. This is a great idea, but a real problem to make happen. What is next? This is a great idea, but a real problem to make happen. What is next?

The French Revolution Big moves in 1790: Big moves in 1790: Civil Constitution of the Clergy Civil Constitution of the Clergy Makes the Catholic Church (clergy) essentially a department/employees of the state Makes the Catholic Church (clergy) essentially a department/employees of the state It is a way for the Assembly to get back at the church for years of favoritism It is a way for the Assembly to get back at the church for years of favoritism But, it backfires because most Frenchmen are believers, and fear this kind of change But, it backfires because most Frenchmen are believers, and fear this kind of change

The French Revolution 1790 continued… 1790 continued… The Assembly breaks up the local provinces, and takes further power away from the monarchy The Assembly breaks up the local provinces, and takes further power away from the monarchy A good idea, but it makes collecting taxes even more difficult A good idea, but it makes collecting taxes even more difficult No matter what your ideas, if your new government has less money, change will be harder to implement. No matter what your ideas, if your new government has less money, change will be harder to implement.

The French Revolution 1791.We are about two years deep in the revolution, and change is still in the air. However, this change is not always what you think, being good for the “people” 1791.We are about two years deep in the revolution, and change is still in the air. However, this change is not always what you think, being good for the “people” Chaplier Law is passed by the Assembly Chaplier Law is passed by the Assembly This forbids any workers unions from forming This forbids any workers unions from forming They fear the urban worker organizing They fear the urban worker organizing It shows that even the Revolutionaries are still elitist: They don not believe in the “little guy” It shows that even the Revolutionaries are still elitist: They don not believe in the “little guy”

The French Revolution Less than a week after the Chaplier Law is passed, Louis XVI and his wife are caught trying to flee the country Less than a week after the Chaplier Law is passed, Louis XVI and his wife are caught trying to flee the country That does not reflect a spirit of cooperation from the monarch. That does not reflect a spirit of cooperation from the monarch. It is at this point that his goose is really “cooked” It is at this point that his goose is really “cooked” It also gives the Assembly a chance to force a constitution on the King, and he gladly signs. It also gives the Assembly a chance to force a constitution on the King, and he gladly signs.

The French Revolution Constitution of 1791: the King agrees to: Constitution of 1791: the King agrees to: A limited Monarchy and a Legislative assembly A limited Monarchy and a Legislative assembly All judges are to be elected All judges are to be elected But, notice what happens for voting rights… But, notice what happens for voting rights… Only those who have paid taxes = to three days pay for an average laborer can vote Only those who have paid taxes = to three days pay for an average laborer can vote Essentially, voting is restricted to the wealthy Essentially, voting is restricted to the wealthy This supports the fact that it is a revolution of the rich against the very rich This supports the fact that it is a revolution of the rich against the very rich

The French Revolution Lets review for a moment about the strengths and weaknesses of the National Constituent Assembly Lets review for a moment about the strengths and weaknesses of the National Constituent Assembly *Used to be the Third Estate *Used to be the Third Estate

The French Revolution Strengths Strengths Declaration of the Rights of Man Declaration of the Rights of Man Abolish the Old Regime Abolish the Old Regime Limited Monarchy Limited Monarchy Decentralizes Power Decentralizes Power Curbs the Power of the Church Curbs the Power of the Church Weaknesses No Universal Suffrage (voting) Rising Inflation Mobs are unchecked Slavery not abolished in colonies

The French Revolution Don’t forget that outside of France, there is a great deal of pressure from other European Monarchs Don’t forget that outside of France, there is a great deal of pressure from other European Monarchs Why??? Why??? They do not want the ideas of revolution working their way to their areas: They do not want the ideas of revolution working their way to their areas: Austria Prussia Russia England

The French Revolution 1792 will be a year of greater change! 1792 will be a year of greater change! Big hits and misses: Big hits and misses: France is threatened that Paris will “Burn to the Ground” if the King and his family are hurt France is threatened that Paris will “Burn to the Ground” if the King and his family are hurt There is also a split within the Assembly (the Jacobins) They will fight over what type of government they want. There is also a split within the Assembly (the Jacobins) They will fight over what type of government they want.

The French Revolution Conservative Jacobins (Girondists) Conservative Jacobins (Girondists) Want to keep a Monarchy that answers to a Legislative Assembly Want to keep a Monarchy that answers to a Legislative Assembly Radical Jacobins (The Mountain) Want to establish a republic, and that means the King Must go!

The French Revolution Either way, this means that the Revolution is beginning to break apart, and will begin to consume itself. Either way, this means that the Revolution is beginning to break apart, and will begin to consume itself. By Late 1792, the Constitutional Monarchy is over By Late 1792, the Constitutional Monarchy is over Louis and his wife are prisoners Louis and his wife are prisoners In September, the people take to the streets and thousands are killed,many of them priests and aristocrats. In September, the people take to the streets and thousands are killed,many of them priests and aristocrats.

The French Revolution The Assembly is now called the National Convention, and their slogan is: The Assembly is now called the National Convention, and their slogan is: Liberty Liberty Equality Equality Fraternity Fraternity Yet, when we see the Reign of Terror, we will see the same types of repression used under any King

The French Revolution The radicals are worried about France being invaded by England, among other countries The radicals are worried about France being invaded by England, among other countries They will use that to pass the law called the “levee en mass” – which is the first real way to draft people into the military They will use that to pass the law called the “levee en mass” – which is the first real way to draft people into the military It gives France a huge Army, and also promotes a sense of nationalism It gives France a huge Army, and also promotes a sense of nationalism

The French Revolution The Radicals, lead by Maximilien Robespierre, set up a committee of public safety, which is to protect the people and keep order The Radicals, lead by Maximilien Robespierre, set up a committee of public safety, which is to protect the people and keep order The Committee uses its power to oust the Conservatives from the Revolutionary government, and it also begins to execute the enemies of the Republic. The Committee uses its power to oust the Conservatives from the Revolutionary government, and it also begins to execute the enemies of the Republic. This period of time is known as the Reign of Terror This period of time is known as the Reign of Terror

The French Revolution The Reign of terror lasts from Mid-1793 to mid 1794 The Reign of terror lasts from Mid-1793 to mid 1794 Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette are its first victims Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette are its first victims Both King and Queen are lead to the guillotine in November of 1793 Both King and Queen are lead to the guillotine in November of 1793 Soon afterward, the Reign of terror would get out of control, and begin turning on itself. Soon afterward, the Reign of terror would get out of control, and begin turning on itself.

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The French Revolution They would use the Guillotine as their method of execution, and by the end of the Reign of terror, roughly 25,000 people would meet their deaths. They would use the Guillotine as their method of execution, and by the end of the Reign of terror, roughly 25,000 people would meet their deaths. Most of those who were killed were poor members of the urban working class, victims of the Terror. Most of those who were killed were poor members of the urban working class, victims of the Terror. A number of clergy and nobility die as well, but it will get so out of hand that Robespierre himself and he will be sent to his death after he kills many of his own associates. A number of clergy and nobility die as well, but it will get so out of hand that Robespierre himself and he will be sent to his death after he kills many of his own associates.

The French Revolution The Reign of Terror ends with the death of Robespierre and the backlash of those who had been persecuted by the radicals The Reign of Terror ends with the death of Robespierre and the backlash of those who had been persecuted by the radicals These conservatives set up a new government to try and maintain order These conservatives set up a new government to try and maintain order The New Government is called the National Directory The New Government is called the National Directory It doesn’t have a King, but it is still favorable to the wealthy It doesn’t have a King, but it is still favorable to the wealthy

The French Revolution In Africa, there is a gifted general leading France against Great Britain In Africa, there is a gifted general leading France against Great Britain Napoleon views the chaos in France with great interest! Napoleon views the chaos in France with great interest! As much as France does not want another King, they do want better control than the Directory can give them. As much as France does not want another King, they do want better control than the Directory can give them. Napoleon will seek power while “serving” his country. Napoleon will seek power while “serving” his country.

The French Revolution With the rise of Napoleon, who will become Emperor for life by 1802,we see the “death of the Revolution and the beginning of a New phase in French history, as well as the history of Europe With the rise of Napoleon, who will become Emperor for life by 1802,we see the “death of the Revolution and the beginning of a New phase in French history, as well as the history of Europe Napoleon will both try and appease the Old nobility and also spread the ideals of the Revolution. Napoleon will both try and appease the Old nobility and also spread the ideals of the Revolution. He will try an conquer all of Europe, for himself more so than for France. He will try an conquer all of Europe, for himself more so than for France.

The French Revolution Napoleonic France. Napoleonic France. He takes control of France in a coup de Etat: which means literally to seize the state. He takes control of France in a coup de Etat: which means literally to seize the state. The Directory, which became the government after the Reign of Terror called napoleon for help,and he took advantage of the situation. The Directory, which became the government after the Reign of Terror called napoleon for help,and he took advantage of the situation. He will become beloved and popular as he brings France into a new age He will become beloved and popular as he brings France into a new age

The French Revolution By 1802, Napoleon has himself crowned Emperor for life of France. By 1802, Napoleon has himself crowned Emperor for life of France. He, or any of his family will be assured this title, forever! He, or any of his family will be assured this title, forever! If we look at the polices of Napoleon,we can see him try and appease the “old guard” of France, and also promote the ideals of the Revolution. If we look at the polices of Napoleon,we can see him try and appease the “old guard” of France, and also promote the ideals of the Revolution.

The French Revolution Key moves made by Napoleon: Key moves made by Napoleon: Economics: he controlled prices supported new industry and financed the building of new roads and canals. Economics: he controlled prices supported new industry and financed the building of new roads and canals. Education: It was Napoleon that began the concept of public education in France: taking the education monopoly away from the church! Education: It was Napoleon that began the concept of public education in France: taking the education monopoly away from the church!

The French Revolution He will also establish the Napoleonic Code. He will also establish the Napoleonic Code. This was a legal and moral code that he would enforce, not just in France but into other sections of Europe as he conquered them This was a legal and moral code that he would enforce, not just in France but into other sections of Europe as he conquered them It focused on ideals like religious toleration and legal equality It focused on ideals like religious toleration and legal equality He also attacked the kind of privilege that allowed aristocrats advantages that commoners did not have He also attacked the kind of privilege that allowed aristocrats advantages that commoners did not have

The French Revolution Napoleon set his sights very high: control of all Europe! Napoleon set his sights very high: control of all Europe! He was successful everywhere except Britain and Russia He was successful everywhere except Britain and Russia He established family members and associates in power positions, replacing many monarchs and dynasties He established family members and associates in power positions, replacing many monarchs and dynasties This of course made him very unpopular. This of course made him very unpopular.

The French Revolution What leads to the fall of Napoleon? What leads to the fall of Napoleon? He creates a feeling of nationalism wherever he goes…unfortunately, this nationalism is directed against him He creates a feeling of nationalism wherever he goes…unfortunately, this nationalism is directed against him Though he was a great general, he makes a gigantic mistake by trying to invade Russia in Though he was a great general, he makes a gigantic mistake by trying to invade Russia in Problems with the Russian Campaign??? Problems with the Russian Campaign???

The French Revolution He begins the invasion in the Fall…this means that he will have to fight during the Russian winter He begins the invasion in the Fall…this means that he will have to fight during the Russian winter The Russian use a scorched earth policy: The Russian use a scorched earth policy: As they retreat, they burn everything: crops and farms As they retreat, they burn everything: crops and farms They draw Napoleon farther and farther into Russia They draw Napoleon farther and farther into Russia As he is drawn farther and farther into Russia,ha and his troops arte stretched too thin As he is drawn farther and farther into Russia,ha and his troops arte stretched too thin He eventually has to retreat as the Russian sneak attack and he is cut off from supplies He eventually has to retreat as the Russian sneak attack and he is cut off from supplies

The French Revolution Napoleon will abdicate his throne in 1814, and is sent into exile Napoleon will abdicate his throne in 1814, and is sent into exile He escapes from exile, and returns to France for his 100 days…his last attempt at ruling France He escapes from exile, and returns to France for his 100 days…his last attempt at ruling France In the mean time, England, Austria, Russian and Prussia had allied against him In the mean time, England, Austria, Russian and Prussia had allied against him He meets his final defeat at the battle of Waterloo in 1815, and is then banished forever From France He meets his final defeat at the battle of Waterloo in 1815, and is then banished forever From France

The French Revolution How can we look the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Age in the Long View? How can we look the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Age in the Long View? Are there lessons that can be learned? Are there lessons that can be learned? Effects of the French Revolution… Effects of the French Revolution…

The French Revolution Democratic Ideals: Democratic Ideals: Liberty from absolute monarchs Liberty from absolute monarchs Social equality and justice Social equality and justice An end to the system of landed aristocrats having advantages over the middle class An end to the system of landed aristocrats having advantages over the middle class Nationalist sentiment, both ethnic and political rises in Europe Nationalist sentiment, both ethnic and political rises in Europe

The French Revolution Conservative Backlash Conservative Backlash The big Four: The big Four: Russia Russia Britain Britain Prussia Prussia Austria Austria Will have a meeting, the Congress of Vienna. Will have a meeting, the Congress of Vienna. The purpose of this congress will be to… The purpose of this congress will be to…

The French Revolution Set new political boundaries around France Set new political boundaries around France Re-establish monarchs where they had been deposed by Napoleon Re-establish monarchs where they had been deposed by Napoleon Try and regain the Old Order, and fight against democratic movements Try and regain the Old Order, and fight against democratic movements Make sure that France will not be able to rise against Europe in the near future Make sure that France will not be able to rise against Europe in the near future

The French Revolution We are left with the struggle between the Conservative order of Europe, and the rising feelings of nationalism and liberalism. We are left with the struggle between the Conservative order of Europe, and the rising feelings of nationalism and liberalism.