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French Revolution

This article explores the different stages of the French Revolution and examines which group benefited the most throughout the revolution. It discusses the Radical Revolution, the Reign of Terror, and the Return of the Moderates, highlighting key events and their effects on various social classes.

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French Revolution

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  1. AIM: How did the stages of the French Revolution differ and which group benefited the most? French Revolution • Do Now: Complete the following sentence France was led by an ______________ whose powers were __________ by the National Assembly in a constitution.

  2. Second StageRadical Revolution • Disillusionment of the lower class (inflation) • No strong leader • France drawn into war in Europe • Failure in wars (1792-1797) • Moderates removed as leaders of National Assembly • Counter-revolutions • King and queen arrested

  3. Second StageReign of Terror (1793-1794) • Committee for Public Safety • Headed by Robespierre • Reforms • Metric system • New calendar • Universal suffrage • Slavery eliminated • Paris commune • Land redistribution • Defaced churches • Guillotine • 40,000 die • King and Queen Beheaded

  4. Execution of 40,000 “Enemies of the Nation” • Stress on radical definition of equality • Wanted a legal maximum on personal wealth • Wanted a regulation of commercial profits • End of Robespierre’s dictatorship on July 28, 1794

  5. Third Stage—Return of the Moderates (1794-1799) • The Directory governed • Death of Robespierre • Some military successes (Napoleon) • Directory criticized for poor leadership • Directory desperate for a popular leader • Napoleon invited to be consul

  6. The Rise of Napoleon

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