Rights of Men 5. The storming of the bastille 6. The march on versailles 7. The reign of terror 8. The execution of Louis XVI and his wife 9. The rise and fall of Napoleon 10. The congress of Vienna 11. The concert of Europe 12. Conclusion Meeting of the Estates General The meeting of the estates general happened just before the French Revolution.. Louis XVI owed a lot of money because he lived like a very rich and selfish king. Before the meeting began‚ the members of the third
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The Girondins originated in southern France‚ supporting the rights of the province influence over the revolutionary movement and were victimized by their opposition who regarded Paris as the centre of the revolution. The Jacobins formed in Paris‚ but clubs soon spread to the other provinces. The Jacobins were timid toward the beginning of their rise to power but soon grew far more extreme as time passed. Identify the aims of each group Both radical groups‚ the Girondins and Jacobins were fueled
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Indian War Issues: 1) Duel of Britain and France for colonies trade and sea power 2) Duel of Prussia and Austria for territory and military power King of Prussia: Frederick II “the great” invades silesia and doesn’t concern about pragmatic sanction War Of Austrian Succession France and Prussia have the early advantage with their armies America Changed things England has the #1navy PEACE AT AIX LA CHAPELLE (tie) Britain and France return to status quo Frederick’s annexation
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happening at the time in which they were written. The Constitution of 1791 set up a limited monarchy under Louis XVI because the revolutionaries were more conservative at this point and did not want to be rid of Louis‚ but rather to just control his power. The Constitution of 1793 set up a republic because the revolutionaries discovered Louis plotting counter revolutions‚ so they want to rid Louis of power and have a republic. The Constitution of the Year III set up another republic‚ but it was very
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Starting in 1789 through 1794 the people of France dethroned and arrested their king Louis XVI‚ took apart his monarchy‚ and executed him‚ his wife‚ and thousands of nobles. The French people then set up a new system of government on concepts of popular rule‚ personal liberty‚ and equal justice for all to replace their old leaders. This was a new start for France and would hopefully put them in the position they wanted to be in as a country. France was one of the biggest and most powerful countries
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Kristy Stanislawczyk 10/16/07 Global II Honors 9D The French Revolution And so it began in the year of 1789‚ a revolution that would change France and all Europe forever. France was renowned for its opulent monarchy that kept stability‚ but cared more about its possessions rather than its people. The country was sorted by social class which was divided into three estates. The 3rd estate was the largest‚ consisting of 97% of the population who was
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to their belongings and liberty‚ passive citizens had no say in the making of government bodies. All women were considered passive citizens. Assembly of Notables A group of notables (expanded version of King’s council) invited by the King of France to consul on matters of state. These notables were selected by the king for their zeal‚ devotion‚ etc to the sovereign (included princes‚ archbishops‚ and peers). August Decrees Nineteen decrees made in August 1789 by the National Constituent
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your mom chose and you’ve never met? And finally‚ accept the fact that you had to have kids with them? Marie Antoinette went through all of this and more in her marriage. Archduchess Marie Antoinette was married at the age of 14 to the future Louis XVI. They were basic strangers on their wedding day‚ which was on May 7‚ 1770. The young Dauphine had already been expected to begin the process of the creation of an heir‚ just hours after the night of their wedding. Imagine “making babies” with a 15-year
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Revolution‚ France was ruled and governed by the king‚ his Grand Council of ministers‚ and 13 courts called parliaments. King Louis XVI ruled by “divine right‚” believing that he had been put on the throne by the grace of God. France then was one of the most powerful and wealthiest countries‚ and had a strong army‚ and even stronger cultural influence. (Plain‚ 5) Louis XVI and his wife Marie-Antoinette were shielded from the daily lives of the ordinary people in France. When Louis XVI inherited the
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French Revolution Table of Contents Unit one: Enlightenment (page 1) Enlightened Despots France Henri IV Louis XIII Louis XIV Cardinal Richelieu Louis XV Louis XVI Holy Roman Empire Prussia Friedrich Wilhelm Friedrich Wilhelm I Friedrich II Austria Charles VI Pragmatic Sanction Maria Theresa War of the Austrian Succession Seven Years’ War Extra Information Les Philosophes Voltaire - Candide Diderot - Encyclopedie Rousseau - The Social Contract
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