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The French Revolution Chapter 20 Sec 1 Pages 593-599
Liberty Equality Fraternity
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How do you know when a system is unfair?
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What you will learn Problems in French society led to a revolution, the formation of a new government, and the end of the monarchy.
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Crash Course
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Key Concept: How did the Enlightenment evolve and affect society and government? The scientific revolution shattered long-held views about the universe. This encouraged Enlightenment thinkers to question society and government: Locke (contract between government and governed) Montesquieu (checks and balances) Rousseau (individual freedom and civilization corrupts) Voltaire (freedom of thought and expression) Their beliefs in the natural rights of man inspired the American and French Revolutions. These ideas were RADICAL!
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Key Concept… Scientific revolution New thinking encouraged
New thinking leads to revolutions in America and France
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Ingredients for Revolution- Monoarchy
Monarchy: Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette Put country in debt Supporting American Revolution Personal luxuries Louis XVI Weak leader Couldn’t control country’s spending Couldn’t control wife’s spending
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Ingredients for Revolution- Marie- Antoinette
Louis XVI Wife From Austria Traditional enemy of France People of France hated her Austrian Whore Frivolous and self indulgent
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Marie Antoinette and the Royal Children
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Marie Antoinette’s “Peasant Cottage”
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Marie Antoinette’s “Peasant Cottage”
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1,600,000 livres [$100 million today]
The Necklace Scandal 1,600,000 livres [$100 million today] 12
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Ingredients for Revolution Inspiration
1688: Glorious/Bloodless Revolution in England removes James II William and Mary take over No more Catholic kings or queens No more absolute monarchy Parliament Bill of Rights Enlightenment ideas American Revolution (1776) and Constitution (1789)
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Ingredients for Revolution- Inequalities
The Estates in France 1st Estate = clergy = wealthy/no taxes = privileged 2nd Estate = nobles = wealthy/few taxes = privileged 3rd Estate = everybody else Bourgeoisie/middle class = some wealth = high taxes = some rights Bankers Merchants Professionals Business owners Sans Culottes Farmers and peasants
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Socio-Economic Data, 1789 15
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Ingredients for Revolution- Financial Crisis
France is in debt Wars Versailles Kings spending on himself and wife Tried to tax the 2nd Estate They refused
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Ingredients for Revolution- Financial Crisis
Hailstorm and drought in Summer 1788 Ruined crops No food to feed people Harsh winter in 1788 Froze rivers Water wheels froze in grain mills No food for the people No money for owners Hunger and cold grew to misery Misery became anger 1st and 2nd class could have help by ending tax exemptions but refused
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The French Urban Poor 18
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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 % 19
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French Budget, 1774 20
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Ingredients for Revolution…
Needed more money = taxes on the 2nd Estate 1789: 2nd Estate forces Louis to call a meeting of Estates-General First such meeting in 175 years Purpose was to tax the 3rd Estate First two estates could out vote the 3rd Estate, even though the 3rd Estate had more people. The 3rd Estate wants a change in the voting process representation Louis sides with 1st and 2nd Estates
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The Number of Representatives in the Estates General: Vote by Head!
Clergy 1st Estate 300 Aristocracy 2nd Estate 300 648 Commoners 3rd Estate 22
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The Suggested Voting Pattern: Voting by Estates
Clergy 1st Estate 1 Aristocracy 2nd Estate 1 1 Commoners 3rd Estate Louis XIV insisted that the ancient distinction of the three orders be conserved in its entirety. 23
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What’s Happening? What caused the French Revolution?\
Enlightenment ideas; poor leadership; financial crisis; hunger and cold What groups made up the 1st and 2nd Estate? 1st- clergy; 2nd- nobles What are some possible reasons for the reluctance of the 1st and 2nd estate to eliminate tax exemptions? Pride; tradition; lack of empathy for 3rd Estate What’s Happening?
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The Fuse Is Lit! The 3rd estate was upset that there request to vote individually was ignored They would declare themselves a Legislature Right to make laws for France The king NOW would take action By locking them out of the General Assembly The 3rd Estate meet at in indoor tennis court and declared they would not leave until they wrote a constitution for France Tennis Court Oath The king would finally given and gave each representative a vote Creates a Monarchy not Absolute
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“The Tennis Court Oath” by Jacques Louis David
June 20, 1789 26
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The Revolution Goes Off!
Rumors King to use military against National Assembly King to send troops to Paris to massacre French citizens In order to preserve the Monarchy Citizens arm themselves with whatever they can July 14, 1789: The Bastille prison is stormed by a mob looking for weapons Release prisoners (7) Take some guards hostage and killed others
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The Great Fear Spreads Peasants fear retaliation on part of King for Storming of the Bastille Rumor Nobles hiring outlaws to attack peasants Citizens (peasants) break into houses of nobles Destroy legal papers (can’t owe king or lord what can’t be proved) Kill nobles Burn houses A chateau burns as peasants riot in the countryside
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What happened during the 1st events of the Revolution?
3rd Estate demanded more representation and right; mob stormed the Bastille; rumors of retaliation spread Did the National Assembly created by the 3rd estate have the right to make laws for all of France? Yes, they represented 97% of the population Why did the mob storm the Bastille? To look for weapons What did the people fear after the fall of the Bastille? The king would punish them and end the revolution What’s Happening
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Statement of Revolutionary Ideals
August 1789: National Assembly adopts Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen Influenced by Enlightenment & U.S. Declaration of Independence “Men are born and remain free and equal in rights.” Rights included Liberty Property Security Resistance to oppression Equal justice Freedom of speech Freedom of religion Revolutionary leaders adopt “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” as motto (fraternity = brotherhood) Illustration of Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
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The Great Fear Spreads…
Alarmed by National Assemblies actions Louis calls in troops to protect the throne in Versailles Afraid the King would try to crush the revolution the people would react
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The Great Fear Spreads…
: Women riot at Versailles over cost of bread Demands: bread King and queen agree to return to Paris Louis will agree August 1789: Great Fear spreads to clergy and nobles, more of whom now (out of fear) support National Assembly National Assembly ends Estate system Commoners/peasants now equal to clergy and nobles Now encouraged the Assembly will take even bolder steps
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State-Controlled Church
Cartoon: “The Zenith of French Glory; The Pinnacle of Liberty.” A French revolutionary watches a beheading while resting his foot on the head of a hanging clergyman. National Assembly goes after Catholic Church Takes lands Sale of church lands helps pay off French debt Declares clergy will be elected and paid as state officials
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Formation of a new Government
Sept 3rd, 1791 National Assembly creates new legislative body (Constitutional Monarchy) Citizens gain voting rights Male Over 25 Taxpayers Kept monarchy but restricts kings power
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What’s Happening? How did the French create a new nation?
National assemble completes a constitution; restricted kings power; gave citizens broad rights; ended monarchy What was the outcome of the women's march on Versailles? Louis made peace with the crowd and agreed to return to Paris? Why did the National Assembly turn the clergy into public employees? They wanted the clergy to be accountable to the public; not part of a separate institution What’s Happening?
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Royals Arrested Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette try to sneak out of country Feared they were not safe Arrested near Austrian border Attempted escape made revolutionaries even angrier at royalty Arrest of Louis XVI and his Family, Varennes, 1791
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Intervention of Foreign powers
Austria and Prussia issue declaration of warning against harming the French Monarchs Such action will provoke war Austria sent 50K troops to French Boarder French Legislative Assembly declared war French are defeated Causes Lack of funds Food shortages High Prices Results People blame king Fear revolution will be overturned
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Revolutionary have noting to lose w/ mob action
War and Execution… Revolutionary have noting to lose w/ mob action Take Louis and family prisoners and demoted to commoner status Mobs raid prisons murder over 1,000 nobles = September Massacres Radicals force- Radicals take control Legislative Assembly votes itself out- fear of radicals Creation of a new government, National Convention New government 1st acts Abolishes monarchy Declares France a republic Illustration by Armand Fouquier of the September Massacres
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What challenges were Face by the people of France in August of 1792?
Mob violence, foreign invasion, unstable government What's Happening
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Review your notes about the causes and effects of the French Revolution. Then use the graphic organizer to list the causes and the immediate effects of the French Revolution. List 3 (5 Points)
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THE REPUBLIC Chapter 20 Sec 2 Pages
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You are a member of one of the French estates
You are a member of one of the French estates. Write a short letter to the editor of the newspaper, arguing for or against each representative to the Estates- General having one vote. Bellringer 20.2
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An extreme government changed French society and tried through harsh means to eliminate its critics within France. What you will Learn
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Divisions Develop All members of the National Convention Supported the revolution split revolutionaries Radicals/(Jacobians/ Montagards) Left: get rid of king, redo government Moderates/ (Girondins) Center: wanted some changes in government Conservatives/ (The Plain)Right: wanted to keep a limited monarchy with few changes in government
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Radical Leaders Jean Paul Marat- Advocated violence
Leader of Sans-culottes (the lower-class in Paris) wanted even more radical change They had no power in the assembly (but that didn’t stop them!) Two illustrations of sans-culottes
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Radical Leaders George-Jacques Danton Maximiliem Robespierre
Violent agitator Compromiser Popular with public Didn’t like revolutions excesses Maximiliem Robespierre Dedicated to revolution Became increasing radical Led National revolution during it’s bloodiest time
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War with Prussia continues. Prussia and Austria are joined by England
War and Execution… National Convention, led by radical Jacobians put Louis XVI on trial and sentence him to death January 21, 1793: Louis beheaded by guillotine. War with Prussia continues. Prussia and Austria are joined by England Holland Spain National Convention takes extreme step of ordering a draft of men and women Illustration of the execution of Louis XVI
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“They have killed our King; chased away our priests; sold the goods of our Church; eaten everything we have; and now they want to take our bodies. No, they shall not have them!” Peasants begin to be against the revolution
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Transforming Society Leaders of new government tried to erase all connections to old ways 1793: Maximilien Robespierre gains power Vowed to build a “republic of virtue” by erasing France’s past. Clergy lost positions Churches closed in Paris Robespierre created new church Cult of Supreme Being People changed title of Bible to Rights of Man Changed to metric System New calendars with new names for months
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. To erase connections with royalty, makers of playing cards replaced the traditional images of kings and queens with revolutionary ideals. For example, in place of the queens were the freedoms of worship, marriage, the press, and the professions Instead of stiff fussy dresses, women began to wear light, loose ones that recalled the styles of ancient Greece—much admired for its democracy. Household items also showed revolutionary themes. Here, a wallpaper panel displays revolutionary slogans and a red Phrygian (FRI-jee-uhn) cap. The Phrygian cap became a popular symbol of the Revolution because freed slaves of ancient Rome wore such caps. Transforming Society
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Many groups in France fighting for power
Divisions… Many groups in France fighting for power Peasants loyal to Catholic Church and/or king Clergy resisting government control Rival leaders in different regions of France Catholic and Royal Armies begin a counter revolution in Western France 51
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Reign of Terror Reign of Terror = Robespierre = leader of Committee of Public Safety (Revolutionary Tribunal) and virtual dictator Goal = protect revolution from its enemies Bogus arrests, trials Lots of torture and death Many “enemies of the revolution” = personal enemies of Robespierre because of their challenges to his power Apprx. 17,000 killed in 10 months 85% = peasants or middle class, those who were supposed to benefit from the revolution Foreign opposition is increased due to Reign of Terror
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End of Terror 1794: Fearing for own safety, members of National Convention turn on Robespierre Demand his arrest and execution Reign of Terror ends on July 28, with Robespierre’s execution Public opinion shifts Tired of terror Tired of inflation for necessities
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A New Government Directory is weak and corrupt
1795: National Convention creates third government since 1789 Gives more power to upper middle class Creates two-house legislature (like U.S Congress) Created Directory = five men acting as executive body (like U.S. president) Directory is weak and corrupt Directory fall into patterns of Old Regime Frances troubles will continues UNTIL…………
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What’s Happening Why wasn’t the Reign of Terror ended sooner?
If people challenged the policy, they would be tried and executed What was the new governing board called? The directory Why was this new government ineffective? They were weak and corrupt; fell into patterns of Old Regime What’s Happening
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. Categorize Review your notes about changes during the French Revolution. Then use the interactive graphic organizer to chart the ways in which the French Revolution affected the daily lives of the French people.
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Napoleon’s Europe Chapter 20 Sec 3 Pages
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Write and present a short speech describing the ways you think the Reign of Terror has changed your life. Bell Ringer 20.3
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Napoleon Bonaparte rose through military ranks to become emperor over France and much of Europe.
What you will learn
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Napoleon Biography - Facts, Birthday, Life Story - Biography.com
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Napoleon's Early Career
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Napoleon’s Rise to Power
Earlier military career the Italian Campaigns: he conquered most of northern Italy for France, and had developed a taste for governing. In northern Italy, he moved to suppress religious orders, end serfdom, and limit age-old noble privilege.
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Napoleon’s Rise to Power
Earlier military career the Egyptian Campaign: 1798 he was defeated by a British navy under Admiral Horatio Nelson, who destroyed the French fleet at the Battle of the Nile. Abandoning his troops in Egypt, Napoleon returned to France and received a hero’s welcome!
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The Creation of the Consulate
With the government in disarray, Directory is weak Napoleon launched a successful coup d’ etat on November 9, 1799. Supporters overthrew directory A new government, the Consulate, was created with Napoleon and 2 others holding the 3 positions. This is a strong centralized government
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Napoleon as “First Consul”
He proclaimed himself “First Consul” [Julius Caesar’s title] and did away with the elected Assembly [appointing a Senate instead]. In 1802, he made himself sole “Consul for Life.”-Dictator Two years later he proclaimed himself “Emperor.” Held a plebiscite (yes/no vote by public) for each constitutional change. The public loves him as he bring order to a chaotic country
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“Napoleon crowning himself emperor”
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Emperor Napoleon I
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The Government of the Consulate
Council of State Proposed the laws. Served as a Cabinet & the highest court. Tribunate Debated laws, but did not vote on them. Legislature Voted on laws, but did not discuss or debate them. Senate Had the right to review and veto legislation.
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What’s Happening How did Napoleon rise to power?
How did Napoleon use French citizens to gain power? How did Napoleon become dictator of France? Did Napoleon achieve more by his victories or by covering up his defeats? What’s Happening
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Napoleonic Wars His goal is to conquer all of Europe
Napoleonic wars are extensions of wars between France and Europe He did manage to control most of Europe with treaties, alliances and war These wars kept France at war till 1815 Frances greatest Enemy was Great Britain Great Britain organized a series of coalitions with other countries against France Napoleon knew he could not feat Europe without defeating Great Britain
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Continental System Napoleon wanted to weaken Great Britain Finances
He knew that Great Britain economy depended on over seas trade Continental System Prohibited French or allied merchants from trading with Great Britain Great Britain responded by making all ships from neutral countries stop in Great Britain fro permission to trade with France
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The Continental System
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What’s happening How did Emperor Napoleon come to dominate Europe?
Was a blockade of Great Britain a good strategy? How did the continental system affect countries beyond Europe? What’s happening
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Peninsular Campaign: 1808-1814
Continental System 1808: France Spain Portugal England Portugal did not comply with the Continental System. France wanted Spain’s support to invade Portugal. Spain refused, so Napoleon invaded Spain as well!
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“The Spanish Ulcer” Napoleon tricked the Spanish Bourbon king, Charles V, to come to France, where he imprisoned him. He proclaimed his brother, Joseph, to be the new king of Spain. He stationed over 100,000 French troops in Madrid. On May 2, 1808 [Dos de Mayo] the Spanish rose up in rebellion. French troops fired on the crowd in Madrid the next day [Tres de Mayo].
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“Third of May, 1808” by Goya (1810)
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“The Spanish Ulcer” Napoleon now poured 500,00 troops into Spain over the next few years. But, the French generals still had trouble subduing the Spanish population. The British viewed this uprising as an opportunity to weaken Napoleon. They moved an army into Portugal to protect that country and to aid the Spanish guerillas. In 1814, after 5 long years of savage fighting, French troops were finally pushed back across the Pyrenees Mountains out of Spain.
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Napoleon’s Empire in 1810
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Napoleon’s Family Rules!
Jerome Bonaparte King of Westphalia. Joseph Bonaparte King of Spain Louise Bonaparte King of Holland Pauline Bonaparte Princess of Italy Napoléon Francis Joseph Charles (son) King of Rome Elisa Bonaparte Grand Duchess of Tuscany Caroline Bonaparte Queen of Naples
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Napoleon’s Family & Friends/Allies
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Do you think placing ones relatives in power an effective way to lead a nation or territory?
What’s Happening?
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By 1807, Napoleon dominates Continental Europe.
Brings reforms to the conquered lands Strips away power of the nobility and privilege system throughout Europe “Napoleon on His Imperial Throne” 1806, Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres
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Concordat of 1801 Napoleon wanted to heal the divisions within the Catholic Church that had developed after the confiscation of Church property and the Civil Constitution of the Clergy. But, Napoleon’s clear intent was to use the clergy to prop up his regime.
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Concordat of 1801 Catholicism was declared the religion of the majority of Frenchmen. Papal acceptance of church lands lost during the Revolution. Bishops subservient to the regime. Eventually, Pope Pius VII renounced the Concordat, and Napoleon had him brought to France and placed under house arrest.
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Code Napoleon, 1804 It divides civil law into: Personal status.
Property. The acquisition of property. Its purpose was to reform the French legal code to reflect the principles of the Fr. Revolution. Create one law code for France.
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Napoleon and His Code
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The Influence of the Napoleonic Code
Wherever it was implemented [in the conquered territories], the Code Napoleon swept away feudal property relations.
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Free Public Education Established by Napoleon in 1801 as an educational reform. Created government supervised public school system of uniform education standards.
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Legion of Honor, 1802 Society created for public recognition to those who had given distinguished military and civil service to France. Based on merit, not social status.
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Napoleon Established the Banque de France, 1800
Everyone was expected to pay taxes – no exceptions Introduced a stable currency & balanced budget Debts were paid off Businesses were encouraged.
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What’s happening? What were Napoleon’s most important policies
Describe the Napoleonic code? How well did Napoleon implement the principles of the French Revolution? Why do you think historians may hold different views of Napoleon? What’s happening?
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GROG 20.3 Review your notes about Napoleon’s rise to power. Then use the interactive graphic organizer to show the sequence of events that led to his rise to power.
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Napoleon's Fall and Europe Reaction
Chapter 20 Section 4 Pages
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After defeating Napoleon, the European allies sent him into exile and held a meeting in Vienna to restore order and stability to Europe. What you will learn
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Do you think you would have welcomed Napoleon as a dictator
Do you think you would have welcomed Napoleon as a dictator? Why or why not? 5 points 7 sentence minimum Bellringer 20.4
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The “Big Blunder” -- Russia
In July, 1812 Napoleon led his Grand Armee of 614,000 men eastward across central Europe and into Russia. Many of troops were from conquered lands and felt no loyalty to Napoleon The Russians avoided a direct confrontation with Napoleon. They retreated to Moscow, drawing the French into the interior of Russia [hoping that it’s size and the weather (summer heat) would act as “support” for the Russian cause]. The Russian nobles abandoned their estates and burned their crops to the ground, leaving the French to operate far from their supply bases in territory stripped of food.
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Napoleon’s Troops at the Gates of Moscow
September 14, 1812 Napoleon reached Moscow, but the city had largely been abandoned. The Russians had set fire to the city.
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Moscow Is On Fire!
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Napoleon’s Retreat Russian’s force Napoleon to retreat over same scorched fields Harsh winter No food No supplies No fun Russian peasants make isolated attacks on French Troops Napoleon leaves troops and heads back to Paris via sleigh
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Napoleon’s Retreat from Moscow (Early 1813)
100,000 French troops retreat—40,000 survive!
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What’s Happening? What strategic moves did Russian forces make?
How did Russia’ physical geography affect Napoleon's invasion? What’s Happening?
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The 6th Coalition 1813-1814: France New inexperienced troops
Napoléon’s Defeat : France New inexperienced troops Britain, Russia. Spain, Portugal, Prussia, Austria, Sweden, smaller German states
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Napoleon’s Defeat at Leipzig (October 16-17, 1813)
“Battle of the Nations”
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Napoleon Surrenders! Allied forces occupied Paris on March 31, 1814.
Napoleon surrenders on April 6 in favor of his son, but the Allies insisted on unconditional surrender. Napoleon surrenders again on April 11. Treaty of Fontainbleau exiles Napoleon to Elba with an annual income of 2,000,000 francs. The royalists took control and restored Louis XVIII to the throne.
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Napoleon’s Surrender
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Napoleon in Exile on Elba
Island located between Corsica and Italy
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Louis XVIII (r ) Louis Stanislas Xavier was brother of Louis XVI (Louis-Auguste) Restored Monarchy People of France fear the return of the Old Regime
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“The War of the 7th Coalition”
Napoleon’s “100 Days” 1815: France Britain, Russia Prussia, Austria, Sweden, smaller German states Napoleon escaped Elba and landed in France on March 1, 1815 the beginning of his 100 Days.
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Napoleons return to power
He is declared an outlaw Rumors of his return to France spread Louis the XVII flees to Belgium People of France are split Some were excited for his return The despise him fro dragging them through years of war They send troops to arrest him These troops upon finding him pledge loyality to him instead
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The "Hundred Days" (March 20 - June 22, 1815)
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Battle of Waterloo Napoleon enemies gathered for another show down
British troops led by Duke of Wellington (Great Britain) met Napoleon at the Belgium town of Waterloo Prussia come to the aid of Great Britain Together the 2 forces defeat Napoleon at Waterloo This end Napoleons military career and the Napoleonic wars
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Napoleon’s Defeat at Waterloo (June 18, 1815)
Prussian General Blücher Duke of Wellington
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Napoleon was exiled to St. Helena off the coast of Africa
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Napoleon’s Residence on St. Helena
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Napoleon’s Tomb He died 6 years later
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Why do you think Napoleon was exiled rather than placed in prison?
If you lived in France at the time, would you have supported Napoleon's return? What’s happening?
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Congress of Vienna Purpose of this meeting was to restore order to Europe and stability to Europe after the turmoil that Napoleon had caused Wanted to put down a revolution where ever it might appear Wanted to remove all traces of French revolution and Napoleons rule
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Congress of Vienna Redrawing the map
Idea was to strengthen the countries bordering France Countries that aided France lost territory Countries that fought France gained territory France had to pay indemnities Payment to other countries that were damaged during wars Monarchies were restored that were destroyed by war
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Europe at Peak of French Empire
Europe Post Congress of Vienna
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Metternich’s Influence
Prince Klemens von Metternich- Austria Key player in Congress of Vienna Wanted to restore Europe to pre Napoleon ages Distrusted Democracy- pro monarch Hated, Constitutions, Voting Rights, Freedom of religion, Freedom of press Influenced Europe Germany, Austria, Northern Italy Had spies against people who spoke bad about this ideas Responsible for suppressing liberal revolution ideas
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Why did the Congress of Vienna want to suppress all revolutions?
How was it decided which nations gained territories and which nations lost it? Do you think France was treated fairly by the Congress of Vienna? What’s happening?
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Was the French Revolution a Success or Failure?
Monarchs and Nobles were not secured in their privileged positions Enlightenment ideas would never go away Human dignity, personal liberty, equality People had taken control of their destiny Inspired/influenced people for the next 200 years Worldwide Monarchs ruled most of France Citizens right were restricted Nobles gained privileges or glittering lifestyles
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Review your notes about the last years of Napoleon’s rule and the changes that took place after his fall from power. Then use the interactive graphic organizer to describe possible long-term results of the French Revolution.
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