The revolution overthrew the monarchy, established a republic, catalyzed violent periods of political turmoil, and finally culminated in a dictatorship under napoleon who brought many of. Old ideas about social and political hierarchy were replaced by enlightenment ideas like equality and inalienable rights. Pre test what were the causes of the french revolution. July 14th bastille day is the beginning of the french revolution. Political louis xv 171474 ap european history the french revolution j. This outline on the french revolution is designed to illustrate how this period of french history influenced various aspects of contemporary culture. French revolution episode 4 part 8 english by trevorwjs. The object of the game is to find all the terms about the french revolution hidden in the word search grid. Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades. The french revolution was a revolution in france from 1789 to 1799. French revolution powerpoint for high school free to print or download ppt, pptx, or pdf.
Who were some important people in the french revolution. However, were going to look at the one that is most wellknown as the french revolution that of 17891799 which forever transformed france, and the rest of europe, and led it away from. Students wishing to explore the frontiers of research in the subject can be reliably advised to start here. Discover more about the history of these conflicts, including the various coalitions of britain, prussia, austria, russia, and portugal, and the rise and fall of napoleon bonaparte. The french revolution loudoun county public schools. His unusual intelligence and aristocratic connections secured his rapid advancement in the church. In this book, francois furet analyses how an event like the french revolution can be. The ideas of the enlightenment were beginning to make. French revolution diary entries by robert chu on prezi. The best books that are about, set in, or written in the french revolution time period 17891799. Read by ray clare it is, for that matter, selfevident that if one community decides in one fashion, another, also sovereign, in the opposite fashion, both cannot be right. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Thus the french revolution, though an outcome of the realities the socioeconomic and political conditions, was realised or made possible by the intellectual movement. Members of the third estate voted to form the national assembly on june 17, 1789 1st act of revolution.
Two revolutions wrapped into one with a third revolution waiting in the wings 1st 1789 91 2nd 1791 94 the significance of the french revolution brought to forefront enlightenment ideas introduced classical liberalism. Four years later, france abolished capital punishment. Librivox recording of the french revolution, by hilaire belloc. The french revolution and the people 9781852855406. List of people associated with the french revolution. Ancient world earliest periods, from ancient egypt to the saxons.
Who was napoleon bonaparte what do you want to know about the french revolution and napoleon prediction. Napoleon reigned until the restoration of the bourbons in 1814. Conduct research to identify countries where capital punishment is still used. The nas pledge to meet to form a new constitution was the tennis court oath. In 1789, most observers viewed the revolutionary developments in france as the nothing less than the fulfillment of the enlightenments promise the triumph of reason over tradition, and liberty over tyranny. Fought between 1792 and 1815, the french revolutionary wars and the napoleonic wars consumed western europe. A critical dictionary of the french revolution 1989 long articles by scholars excerpt and. A history modern library classics kindle edition by carlyle, thomas, rosenberg, john d download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The french revolution 17891799 the french revolution was a period of radicalsocial and politicalchange in france. The french revolution fort thomas independent schools. In 1804, he became emperor before 1789, france was ruled by the nobles and the catholic church. French revolution powerpoint for teachers and students. And those were actually a series of events that lasted years. The result of the french revolution was the end of the monarchy.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Unrest in the cities flood of unemployed middle class bourgeoisie closing business due to loss of customers and insufficient supplies upper class confronted with homelessness, hunger, and high crime. Documentary about the bloody beginning, bloodier middle and unceremonious end of the french revolution, an event that ended in blood the reign of kings in france and laid the foundation for a new republican system of government. The french revolution was a period of significant social and political changes in french history which had major impact on the political, social and cultural developments not only in france and western europe.
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Weatherbad harvest skyrocketing food prices inability to pay rents and taxes 2. The revolution precipitated a series of european wars, forcing the united states to articulate a clear policy of neutrality in order to avoid being embroiled in these european conflicts. The revolution ended when napoleon bonaparte took power in november 1799. Revolution in the netherlands, 178018, new york 1977. Why did the turmoil of the french revolutionary years result in a conservative european reaction. France was experiencing the worst famine in hundreds of years. French revolution simple english wikipedia, the free. Feudalism, aristocratic and religious privileges were also abolished. With edward herrmann, george ivascu, rodica lazar, tomi cristin.
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