REVIEW DISCUSSION

The American Revolution was a success!!! The colonists won their independence from Britain. What risks did these colonists face when they fought the British? Do you think it was worth it? Why?

REVIEW DISCUSSION
What is an unjust government?
What would make you want to take part in a violent revolution? How would you change an unjust government?

REVIEW DISCUSSION
Which of the following do you most agree with?

1. People should never take part in a political revolution

2. People should take part in a political revolution if they disagree with their government. 3. People should take part in a political revolution if their family is in danger. 4. People should take part in political revolution if their basic human rights are not met.

3.1 On the Eve of Revolution

Questions/Cues

Notes: 3.1 On the Eve of Revolution

I. The Old Regime (ancien regime)

I. The old regime (ancien regime)

Old Regime socio-political system during the 18th century

Countries were ruled by absolutism

2 classes of people
Unprivileged people paid taxes and treated badly
Privileged people did not pay taxes and treated well

I. The old regime (ancien regime)

In France, people were divided into 3 estates
First Estate (<1% of pop.)
High-ranking members of the Church Privileged class

Second Estate (2% of pop.)

Nobility Privileged class

1st 2nd

Third Estate (rest of pop.)

Everyone else from peasants in the countryside to wealthy bourgeoisie merchants in the cities Unprivileged class

3rd

What does this political cartoon say about conditions in France under the Old Regime?

Questions/Cues

Notes: 3.1 On the Eve of Revolution I. The Old Regime (ancien regime) Old Regime socio-political system during the 18th century Countries were ruled by absolutism 2 classes of people Unprivileged people paid taxes and treated badly Privileged people did not pay taxes and treated well In France, people were divided into 3 estates First Estate (<1% of pop.) High-ranking members of the Church Privileged class

Questions/Cues

Notes: 3.1 On the Eve of Revolution

Second Estate (2% of pop.) Nobility Privileged class Third Estate (rest of pop.) Everyone else from peasants in the countryside to wealthy bourgeoisie merchants in the cities Unprivileged class

II. Govt. Under the Old Regime

II. Govt. under The old regime

Monarch ruled by divine right
God put some people in positions of power Power is given by God No one can question God No one can question someone put in power by God

Questioning the monarchy was CRAZY because it meant questioning God

Questions/Cues

Notes: 3.1 On the Eve of Revolution

Second Estate (2% of pop.) Nobility Privileged class Third Estate (rest of pop.) Everyone else from peasants in the countryside to wealthy bourgeoisie merchants in the cities Unprivileged class

II. Govt. Under the Old Regime

Monarch ruled by divine right God put some people in positions of power

Questions/Cues

Notes: 3.1 On the Eve of Revolution Power is given by God No one can question God No one can question someone put in power by God Questioning the monarchy was CRAZY because it meant questioning God III. Financial Troubles

III. Financial troubles

The King Louis XVI spent money on himself and residences like Versailles Queen Marie Antoinette was a wasteful spender Government is bankrupt as a result of wars
7 Years Wars & American Revolution

Deficit spending
Privileged classes would not agree to being taxed

Questions/Cues

Notes: 3.1 On the Eve of Revolution Power is given by God No one can question God No one can question someone put in power by God Questioning the monarchy was CRAZY because it meant questioning God III. Financial Troubles The King Louis XVI spent money on himself and residences like Versailles Queen Marie Antoinette was a wasteful spender Government is bankrupt as a result of wars 7 Years Wars & American Revolution

Questions/Cues

Notes: 3.1 On the Eve of Revolution Deficit spending Privileged classes would not agree to being taxed IV. Long-Term & Short-Term Causes of FR

III. Long-term & short-term causes of F.R.

Causes Long-Term Long-term causes (AKA underlying causes) 1. Absolutism Causes which can stem back many years Old Regime 2. Short-term causes (AKA immediate causes) 3. harvests which left peasant farmers with the little Poor Causes which happen close to the moment change money for taxes or action happens Enlightenment philosophes 4. Example: A person is fired from his or her job. 5. Glorious Revolution & American Revolution English Long-term cause(s): The person is often late to work and
is generally unproductive on the job. Short-term cause(s): The person fails to show up for work Short-Term Causes and does not call the employer. 1. Bankruptcy Great Fear (Famine and not hungry peasants attacked 2.Key: One typically does happen without the other. nobles) Events which bring important change (or action) need 3.both Kinglong-term Louis XVI and calls short-term for meeting causes. of the Estate-General

1 Vote Voting was conducted byor estate

Meeting of the Estates-General: First May 5, 1789 Estate =

130,000 Each estate had oneVotes vote First and Second Estates could operate as a bloc to stop the Third Estate from having its way

First Estate + Second Estate - vs. - Third Estate

Representatives from the Third Estate demanded that voting be by population
This would give the Third Estate a great advantage

Deadlock resulted

Questions/Cues

Notes: 3.1 On the Eve of Revolution Deficit spending Privileged classes would not agree to being taxed IV. Long-Term & Short-Term Causes of FR

Long-Term Causes 1. Absolutism 2. Old Regime 3. Poor harvests which left peasant farmers with little money for taxes 4. Enlightenment philosophes 5. English Glorious Revolution & American Revolution

Questions/Cues

Notes: 3.1 On the Eve of Revolution Short-Term Causes 1. Bankruptcy 2. Great Fear (Famine and hungry peasants attacked nobles) 3. King Louis XVI calls for meeting of the Estate-General V. Tennis Court Oath

V. Tennis court oath

The 3rd Estate declared itself to be the National Assembly.

Louis XVI locked 3rdEstate out of meeting.

The 3rd Estate moved to a nearby tennis court, promised to stay together and create a written constitution for France. On June 23, 1789, Louis XVI ordered the 3 estates to meet as the National Assembly and vote, by population, on a constitution for France.

Questions/Cues

Notes: 3.1 On the Eve of Revolution Short-Term Causes 1. Bankruptcy 2. Great Fear (Famine and hungry peasants attacked nobles) 3. King Louis XVI calls for meeting of the Estate-General V. Tennis Court Oath The 3rd Estate declared itself to be the National Assembly. Louis XVI locked the 3rdEstate out of meeting. The 3rd Estate moved to a nearby tennis court, promised to stay together and create a written constitution for France.

1st act of the revolution

Questions/Cues

Notes: 3.1 On the Eve of Revolution On June 23, 1789, Louis XVI ordered the 3 estates to meet together as the National Assembly and vote, by population, on a constitution for France.

VI. National Assembly (1789-1791)

VI. National assembly (1789-1791)

Louis XVI did not actually want a written constitution

His plan to use military force against the National Assembly reached Paris on July 14, 1789, people stormed the Bastille to steal weapons to revolt against the king.

 Color Transparency 110: Bastille Prison

Happy Bastille Day!!!

French Independence Day. July 14th

Questions/Cues

Notes: 3.1 On the Eve of Revolution On June 23, 1789, Louis XVI ordered the 3 estates to meet together as the National Assembly and vote, by population, on a constitution for France.

VI. National Assembly (1789-1791)

Louis XVI did not actually want a written constitution His plan to use military force against the National Assembly reached Paris on July 14, 1789, people stormed the Bastille to steal weapons to revolt against the king.

Imagine you were a peasant, middle class, or any group in the 3rd Estate living in France during this time.
You will create a postcard. Write to Mom/Dad/Friend/someone about your experiences leading up to the French Revolution. You will illustrate one major event described in your postcard.

Questions/Cues

Notes: 3.1 On the Eve of Revolution I. The Old Regime (ancien regime) Old Regime socio-political system during the 18th century Countries were ruled by absolutism 2 classes of people Unprivileged people paid taxes and treated badly Privileged people did not pay taxes and treated well In France, people were divided into 3 estates First Estate (<1% of pop.) High-ranking members of the Church Privileged class

Questions/Cues

Notes: 3.1 On the Eve of Revolution

Second Estate (2% of pop.) Nobility Privileged class Third Estate (rest of pop.) Everyone else from peasants in the countryside to wealthy bourgeoisie merchants in the cities Unprivileged class

II. Govt. Under the Old Regime

Monarch ruled by divine right God put some people in positions of power

Questions/Cues

Notes: 3.1 On the Eve of Revolution Power is given by God No one can question God No one can question someone put in power by God Questioning the monarchy was CRAZY because it meant questioning God III. Financial Troubles The King Louis XVI spent money on himself and residences like Versailles Queen Marie Antoinette was a wasteful spender Government is bankrupt as a result of wars 7 Years Wars & American Revolution

Questions/Cues

Notes: 3.1 On the Eve of Revolution Deficit spending Privileged classes would not agree to being taxed IV. Long-Term & Short-Term Causes of FR

Long-Term Causes 1. Absolutism 2. Old Regime 3. Poor harvests which left peasant farmers with little money for taxes 4. Enlightenment philosophes 5. English Glorious Revolution & American Revolution

Questions/Cues

Notes: 3.1 On the Eve of Revolution Short-Term Causes 1. Bankruptcy 2. Great Fear (Famine and hungry peasants attacked nobles) 3. King Louis XVI calls for meeting of the Estate-General V. Tennis Court Oath The 3rd Estate declared itself to be the National Assembly. Louis XVI locked the 3rdEstate out of meeting. The 3rd Estate moved to a nearby tennis court, promised to stay together and create a written constitution for France.

1st act of the revolution

Questions/Cues

Notes: 3.1 On the Eve of Revolution On June 23, 1789, Louis XVI ordered the 3 estates to meet together as the National Assembly and vote, by population, on a constitution for France.

VI. National Assembly (1789-1791)

Louis XVI did not actually want a written constitution His plan to use military force against the National Assembly reached Paris on July 14, 1789, people stormed the Bastille to steal weapons to revolt against the king.