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2 More profound in its consequences Attacked privileged institutions Promoted idea of nationalism, or intense loyalty to the state Extended Manhood suffrage

3 First Estate Second Estate Third Estate

4 Conservative – restore monarchy; loyal to the church Liberal – wanted to limit state power; sought economic reforms Radical – wanted wider voting rights; advocated for lower classes

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7 The representatives of the French people, organized as a National Assembly, believing that the ignorance, neglect, or contempt of the rights of man are the sole cause of public calamities and of the corruption of governments, have determined to set forth in a solemn declaration the natural, unalienable, and sacred rights of man, in order that this declaration, being constantly before all the members of the Social body, shall remind them continually of their rights and duties; in order that the acts of the legislative power, as well as those of the executive power, may be compared at any moment with the objects and purposes of all political institutions and may thus be more respected, and, lastly, in order that the grievances of the citizens, based hereafter upon simple and incontestable principles, shall tend to the maintenance of the constitution and redound to the happiness of all. Therefore the National Assembly recognizes and proclaims, in the presence and under the auspices of the Supreme Being, the following rights of man and of the citizen:

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11 Limited the power of the monarchy Restructured French politics and society Austria and Prussia threaten to intervene

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15 Radical “Mountain” faction Committee of Public Safety Reign of Terror

16 Robespierre executed More conservative constitution passed New executive authority: the Directory 1797 – end of the republican phase of the Revolution

17 Popular Authoritarianism Provided internal stability Negotiated agreement with the Catholic Church (Concordat of 1801)

18 Promulgated Civil Code of 1804 Declared Himself Emperor in 1804 Success of France depended on military and diplomacy Alliance of Russian, Austrian, Prussian, and British forces defeats Nap. in 1814

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20 Comprehensive Peace Settlement Restored French Monarchy Redrew borders Established “Holy Alliance” of Austria, Russia, and Prussia


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