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The French Revolution Unfolds

The French Revolution Unfolds. 18.2. Guiding Questions. How did the political crises of 1789 lead to popular revolts? What were the moderate reforms enacted by the National Assembly in August 1789? Why was there a mixed reaction around Europe to the events taking place in France? .

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The French Revolution Unfolds

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  1. The French Revolution Unfolds 18.2

  2. Guiding Questions • How did the political crises of 1789 lead to popular revolts? • What were the moderate reforms enacted by the National Assembly in August 1789? • Why was there a mixed reaction around Europe to the events taking place in France?

  3. Four phases of Revolution • 1789-1791 - Moderate Phase – created a constitutional monarchy • 1792-1794 - Radical Phase • 1795-1799 – The Directory • 1799-1815 – The Age of Napoleon

  4. Rumors Create Fear • Starving Peasants began hearing rumors that royal troops were attacking towns and villages and became afraid • Peasants revolted against the nobles in reaction • In Paris different political factions competed to gain power – The Paris Commune replaces the Royal Government

  5. National Assembly Acts • NA voted to end feudal privileges like special hunting rights and exemption from taxes • Issued Declaration of the Rights of Man modeled on D of I that gave all French males equal rights • Angry Parisian women marched on Versailles to make Louis return to Paris

  6. More Reforms of the National Assembly • Church placed under state control • Wrote new constitution (1791) that set up a limited monarchy and gave power to the legislative assembly • Louis tries to escape Paris with his family but fails

  7. End Day 1 18.2

  8. Radical Stage • Other European rulers fear that Revolution will spread • Austria declares they will defend the French king • Conditions in Paris worsen as the economy fails and radicals take to the streets

  9. Taking to the streets • Working French people took to the streets to demand a new government – they were called sans-culottes • The legislative assembly declares war on Austria, Prussia, & Britain

  10. Marquis de Lafayette • Known as the hero of two worlds • Fought with George Washington in the Am. Revolution • Headed the National Guard in Paris

  11. Marie - Olympe de Gouges • Wrote the Declaration of the Rights of Woman and the female citizen in response to the declaration written by the National Assembly • She was a journalist that was eventually executed for her views

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