Essay 4 - French Revolution

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Definition

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It was the revolt of the lower class citizens, members of the 3rd Estate, against the monarchy and upper class

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Dates

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July 14, 1789 - 1799

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Location?

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Revolutions occurred throughout France, Ireland, Poland, and the Natherlands

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Louis XVI & Marie Antoinette

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King and Queen of France

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Robespierre

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Leader of the “Terror” of the revolution

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Danton

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Friend of Robespierre (rallied citizens to fight invading armies)

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Marat

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Editor of a newspaper who called for executions of many

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Herbert

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Led the De-Christianization of France

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Causes of Revolution

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All these caused uprising against royalty:

People starving
Freezing in the cold
Unfair taxation
Inept King
Government bankrupt
Influence of the American Revolution

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Estates general met in 1789

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Commoners of the 3rd Estate demand written constitution and changes in the law

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Revolution is Violent

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Terror
Death
Multiple wars, both internal and external
France dominates throughout Europe

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Results

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Recognition of the rights of people
Separation of Church and state
Fair taxation
Centralized political system which spread revolutionary ideas throughout Europe 
Changes in Warfare, citizens fighting
Execution of the King and Queen

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Guillotine

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System of execution during the revolution

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Napoleon Bonaparte

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French general, later emperor (crowned himself), led France to domination of Europe