History of the Modern World The French Revolution from Moderation to Radicalism Mrs. McArthur Walsingham Academy Room 111 Mrs. McArthur Walsingham Academy Room 111 “The Terror is nothing other than prompt, severe, inflexible justice” Robespierre: 5 February 1794

Political Crisis Leads to Revolt Famine and rumors fueled peasant revolts in the countryside. Parisians were splintered into various factions who fought for power. 1 of 7 The French Revolution and Napoleon Section 2: The French Revolution Unfolds, pp Note Taking Transparency 76 Learning Objectives Explain how the political crisis of 1789 led to popular revolts Summarize the moderate reforms (including its statement of basic principles) of the National Assembly, August 1789 Identify additional actions taken by the National Assembly as it pressed onward. Analyze why there was a mixed reaction outside of France to events unfolding

2 of 7 The French Revolution and Napoleon Section 2: The French Revolution Unfolds The National Assembly Acts The National Assembly finally voted to give up many of their exclusive privileges and declared “Feudalism is abolished.” In the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen, all male citizens were proclaimed equal before the law, which disappointed many women. The National Assembly Presses Onward The National Assembly voted to take over and sell Church lands and to place the Catholic Church under state control. The Assembly also produced the Constitution of 1791, which set up a limited monarchy. Louis XVI and his family attempted an escape from France, but were discovered and sent back to Paris. Witness History Audio: Parisian Women Storm Versailles

A Tale of Two Cities 1.In the opening paragraph, how does Dickens convey the confusion of the times? 2.How does Dickens show the similarities between the English and the French monarchs? 3.Who is the Woodman? What does he contribute to the Revolution? 4.Who is the Farmer? What does he contribute to the Revolution?

3 of 7 Section 2: The French Revolution Unfolds Radicals Take Over Soon, radicals held power in the Legislative Assembly. They wanted a republic, not a monarchy. The radicals also declared war on the tyrannical rulers in Austria, Prussia, Britain, and other states. Color Transparency 107: The French Plague QuickTake Section Quiz Progress Monitoring Transparency Sans-culottes, 1792 (Without knee-britches) See NotesView for Details

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Learning Objectives Understand how and why radicals abolished the monarchy Explain why the Committee of Public Safety was created and why the Reign of Terror resulted Summarize how the excesses of the Convention led to the formation of the Directory Analyze how the French people were affected by the changes brought about by the revolution The French Revolution and Napoleon Section 3: Radical Days of the Revolution, pp Note Taking Transparency 77

The Monarchy is Abolished News of mounting deaths in the war with Prussia caused anger with the King, who many thought was on the side of Prussia. In what has been called the “September massacres,” citizens attacked prisons that held nobles and priests and killed many of them. The Assembly gave the vote to all male citizens and the newly elected legislature was full of radicals who seized nobles’ lands and sentenced the king to death. 1 of 5 The French Revolution and Napoleon Section 3: Radical Days of the Revolution Witness History Audio: The Engine of Terror The Revolution Devours Its Own Execution of Robespierre

2 of 5 The French Revolution and Napoleon Section 3: Radical Days of the Revolution History Interactive: The Reign of Terror The Revolution Enters Its Third Stage Moderates took over after the Reign of Terror and the Convention produced the third constitution since Inflation and the resurgence of royalist feelings caused politicians to rally around war hero Napoleon Bonaparte. Terror and Danger Grip France The Convention, or legislative body, created the Committee of Public Safety and gave its 12 members almost absolute power in response to the threats from inside and outside the country. Under the leader, Maximilien Robespierre, this Committee set out an a Reign of Terror—during which suspected enemies of the state were hastily tried and often put to death by guillotine.

Revolution Brings Change The revolution brought loyalty to the nation, instead of to a monarch. This new nationalism was celebrated with festivals, dances, and songs. Revolutionaries pushed for various social reforms and religious toleration. 3 of 5 The French Revolution and Napoleon Section 3: Radical Days of the Revolution Progress Monitoring Transparency QuickTake Section Quiz Nationalism Spreads: La Marseillaise (Find words, see NotesView) 1790: Le Patriotisme Fashions for Revolution

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Assignment 1 1.Read text, pp (incl visual and top paragraph) 2.Define Bold-blue terms, answer 2 Checkpoint questions 3.Review appropriate portions of NoteTaking Transparency #76. 4.Read pp. 584 and answer Thinking Critically questions. Reminder: Black Potatoes/ North and South… by October 27 Reminder: Black Potatoes/ North and South… by October 27

Assignment 2 1.Read text, pp (incl visual and top paragraph) 2.Define Bold-blue terms, answer 2 Checkpoint questions 3.Review appropriate portions of NoteTaking Transparency #76. 4.Analyze cartoon, pp. 582 and answer 2 questions. 5.Auto-Test: Section 2 Quiz Reminder: Black Potatoes/ North and South… by October 27 Reminder: Black Potatoes/ North and South… by October 27

Assignment 3 1.Read text, pp (top paragraph only) 2.Define Bold-blue terms, answer 2 Checkpoint questions 3.Review appropriate portions of NoteTaking Transparency #77. 4.Compare Viewpoints and answer Critical Thinking questions. 5.Read biography (Robespierre) and answer question Reminder: Black Potatoes/ North and South… by October 27 Period 7: Assignments 3 and 4 due Thursday Periods 2,4: Assignments 3 and 4 due Friday Reminder: Black Potatoes/ North and South… by October 27 Period 7: Assignments 3 and 4 due Thursday Periods 2,4: Assignments 3 and 4 due Friday

Assignment 4 1.Read text, pp Define Bold-blue terms, answer 2 Checkpoint questions 3.Review appropriate portions of NoteTaking Transparency #77. 4.The Reign of Terror: Infographic and answer Critical Thinking questions. 5.Auto-Test: Section 3 Reminder: Black Potatoes/ North and South… by October 27 Reminder: Black Potatoes/ North and South… by October 27

Assignment 5 1.Take Stock of Week: Can you satisfy the Learning Objectives? 2.Research: Project Reminder: Black Potatoes/ North and South… by October 27 Reminder: Black Potatoes/ North and South… by October 27 Caricature by English caricaturist George Cruikshank. (1819) Titled "The Radical's Arms", it depicts the infamous guillotine. "No God! No Religion! No King! No Constitution!" is written in the republican banner.