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French Reconstruction

French Reconstruction. Phase 1. Four Central Themes. Government- Constitutional Monarchy Administration- Rational Thought Economics- Unregulated Freedom Religion- Anti-clericalism. Passive and Active Citizens. Men who could pay taxes = to 3 days labor wages. They could choose electors.

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French Reconstruction

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  1. French Reconstruction Phase 1

  2. Four Central Themes • Government- Constitutional Monarchy • Administration- Rational Thought • Economics- Unregulated Freedom • Religion- Anti-clericalism

  3. Passive and Active Citizens • Men who could pay taxes = to 3 days labor wages. • They could choose electors. • Women had few rights. • Hereditary titles less important.

  4. Olympe de Gouges • Declaration of the Rights of Women

  5. A Weak Economic Policy • Workers organizations thwarted. • Taxes- ineffective, not enough collectors. • Church land confiscated and sold. • Assignats- gov’t. bonds.

  6. Religious Policy • Civil Constitution of the Clergy • Opposed by Pope Pius VI • Led to a schism between the revolutionaries and the Christian faithful.

  7. Emigres • Aristocrats who fled France. • Girondians threatened to take their land if they did not return.

  8. Brunswick Manifesto • United the French against foreign armies. • Greater distrust grew for Louis XVI

  9. Thought Questions What is your reaction to the French Revolution? What are ideas/ concepts with which you agree and disagree? How would you react if you lived during this time period? (as a foreigner or some in Paris)

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