WH French Revolution

The French Revolution

1789-1799

WORLD HISTORY TEKS

(9)(A) compare the causes, characteristics, and consequences of the American and
French revolutions, emphasizing the role of the Enlightenment.

(9)(B) explain the impact of Napoleon Bonaparte and the Napoleonic Wars on
Europe and Latin America

ABSOLUTE
MONARCHIES

European empires and countries under strict
rule of Kings and Queens. Divine Right of
Kings.

13 Colonies of North America under British

Monarchy- King George III

France (powerful nation in Europe) under

King Louis XV (1715-1774), then King Louis
XVI (1774-1792) and Marie Antoinette
(m.1770 at age 15)

Louis XVI and Marie major players in the cause why
the French revolted.

AMERICAN
REVOLUTION

Successful insurrection by American Patriots in the 13 colonies to British rule,
resulting in American independence.

British crown brought upon unpopular taxes on the colonies; those of the Stamp
Act of 1765, Townshend Acts of 1767, and most notably the Tea Act of 1773.

Colonials protested against these taxes and the lack of representation in
parliament.

Second Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence on July
4th, 1776. Had already started in 1775.

Officially ended in 1783 with the Treaty of Paris resulting in the creation of the
United States of America.

These “shots” and revolution were heard around the world ultimately influencing
people around the world to revolt against their monarchs.

The Three Estates (Classes)

1ST ESTATE

CLERGY

2ND ESTATE
NOBILITY

3RD ESTATE

COMMONERS

1st and 2nd Estates were TAX EXEMPT. 3rd Estate had to

pay the Taille.

CHECKPOINT 1

What is the French name of three social
classes they have?
The Three Estates

Palace of Versailles

Lavish Life

King Louis XVI making decision of overspending the
money for wars and other expenses around the palace

Marie Antoinette lived a luxurious life full of jewelry,
shoes, and pastries.

“And when they went to the queen to tell her that her
subjects had no bread, do you know what she said?”

LET THEM EAT CAKE

So what happened?

Huge royal debts- 7 years War against Britain and aid towards the American
Revolution

The people of France were literally starving. Price of bread had gone up.

Louis XVI called an Estates General meeting to raise taxes for EVERYONE. 1st and 2nd
Estate objected and only proposed raising taxes to the 3rd Estate.

Locked out the 3rd Estate of the meeting, so the 3rd Estate had their own separate
meeting (in a tennis court) and swore to meet until they had drafted a Constitution
and be free.

CHECKPOINT 2

Who did King Louis XVI decide to send money to help
them which eventually led the people of France to
revolt because they were broke?
The Americans

National Assembly

Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen
(1789)

Declared freedom and equal rights and the concept
of Liberte, Egalite, and Fraternite (Liberty, Equality,
and Fraternity)

Abolishes the monarchy and declares France
Republic and create the Committee of Public Safety
to maintain order within France.

July 14, 1789

Storming of the

Bastille

Their
independence

Execution

Rivalry of parties and type of
government to have.

King Louis XVI and Marie
Antoinette fled to neighboring
country.

King Louis XVI is executed

One year later Marie Antoinette

Reign of Terror

Maximilien Robespierre and the
Committee of Public Safety

Radical phase of the revolution: Reign
of Terror

Guillotine- 40,000 people

Robespierre captured, shot in

face then executed

New government

CHECKPOINT 3

What was the period called where traitors or new
enemies of the new republic were executed via the
guillotine by Robespierre?
The Reign of Terror

Napoleon
Bonaparte

Assumed
dictatorship,
conquered
most of Europe
and some parts
of Latin
America (Haiti)

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