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Handouts from the front Things to Do: Learn about the French Revolution I can… Identify and explain the causes and major events of the French Revolution Assigned Seats
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Agenda To Get: To Do: Handouts from the back
A partner you can work with Sit where ever today To Do: French Revolution -Opener and Intro to the French Revolution -Student Centered Notes with Activities -Exit Slip – Tennis Court Oath Application
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Opener Part I Define Each Term in YOUR OWN words:
Scientific Revolution Enlightenment
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Opener Part II: Describe the image and what YOU think is happening.
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Influence of Rational thought?
The French Revolution 1. Government Finances -7yrs war -American Rev. -King’s lavish lifestyle 2. Economic Depression -less manufacturing and trade -poor Agriculture -food more expensive -lack of work 3. Enlightenment Ideas -science to solve problems -elect leaders Video from United Streaming…and it is where?
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Student Centered Lesson
Log on to the webpage: broderickvpa.weebly.com Click on the World Civ Tab Scroll to the bottom of the page. Open the power point labeled French Revolution Beginning Continue with notes and activities.
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The French Revolution Begins
Main Idea Problems in French society led to a revolution, the formation of a new government, and the end of the monarchy.
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Causes of the French Revolution
Long-standing resentments against the monarchy Inequalities in society Existing social and political structure Called the Old Order, or ancient régime King at the top and estates under him King Louis XVI, shy and indecisive Unpopular, self-indulgent queen, Marie-Antoinette Rest of French society divided into three classes, called estates
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Varied widely in what they contributed in terms of work and taxes
The Three Estates Varied widely in what they contributed in terms of work and taxes Roman Catholic clergy One percent of the population Exempt from taxes Owned 10 percent of the land Collected rents and fees Bishops and other clergy grew wealthy First Estate Nobility Less than 2 percent of the population Paid few taxes Controlled much wealth Held key positions Government Military Lived on country estates Second Estate Largest group—97% of the population Paid most of the taxes! Bourgeoisie—city-dwelling merchants, factory owners, and professionals Sans culottes—artisans and workers Peasants—poor with little hope, paid rents and fees Third Estate
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Political Cartoon Annotation (flip to the back of your guided notes)
Explain this political cartoon on your handout by… Explaining who each individual represents Explain their physical location in the cartoon Use a document provided to support your opinion Each box must have the information above
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Further Causes Enlightenment Ideas A Financial Crisis
Inspiring new ideas from Enlightenment philosophers Great Britain’s government limiting the king’s power American colonists rebelled successfully against British king New ideas changed government and society in other countries Enlightenment Ideas Severe economic problems affected much of the country France in debt, spending lavishly, borrowing money, and facing bankruptcy Hailstorm and drought ruined harvest; harsh winter limited flour production People hungry and angry; clergy and nobility no help A Financial Crisis
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First Events of the Revolution
By 1789, no group happy Clergy and nobility lost power to monarchy Bourgeoisie resented regulations Poor worse off Estates General meets, 1789 Desire for reforms Voting process a problem Third Estate proclaimed themselves National Assembly Tennis Court Oath Storming of the Bastille, 1789 King brought in troops People of Paris armed themselves Searching for weapons, a mob stormed the Bastille – prison used to store weapons and ammunition Great Fear spread King to punish the Third Estate with foreign soldiers Rumors of massacres Peasants destroyed records and burned nobles’ houses
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Estates General Summary (web document OR use the following five slides)
Read the article entitled, “The Estates General” and answer the questions on your handout.
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Legislating New Rights
Creating a New Nation Feudal dues eliminated Declaration of the Rights of Men laid out “liberty, equality, fraternity” Men are born equal and remain equal under the law Inspired by the English Bill of Rights, American Declaration of Independence, and the writings of Enlightenment philosophers The rights did not extend to women Legislating New Rights Louis tried to protect his throne Angered the common people Prices still high; mob broke into the palace demanding bread Royal family seized; National Assembly took bolder steps Passed laws against the church, clergy, and public employees Some outraged by actions Restrictions on Power
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Document Based Analysis Was it REALLY that bad?
Using the documents provided, analyze the conditions in France to determine if a revolution really was necessary.
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Document A- French Budget, 1774
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Document B Socio-Economic Data, 1789
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Document C The French Urban Poor
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Document D- Financial Problems in France, 1789
Urban Commoner’s Budget: Food % Rent % Tithe % Taxes % Clothing 20% TOTAL 170% King’s Budget: Interest % Army % Versailles 25% Coronation 10% Loans % Admin % TOTAL %
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Document E - Where is the tax money?
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Where is the Money? In this cartoon from the time, Louis is looking at the chests and asks “Where is the tax money?“ The financial minister, Necker, looks on and says “The money was there last time I looked." The nobles and clergy are sneaking out the door carrying sacks of money, saying "We have it."
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Tennis Court Oath Using the second handout provided, color in the statements according to what level of society would have said each statement – turn in as your exit slip!
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