French Revolution

Question 1

What was the French Revolution?

Answer 1

1789 - 1799
In France
10-year long period during which the events took place
Led to wide ranging political and social change in France and entire modern world
Abolished monarchy - made France into a republic and later a dictatorship

Question 2

Causes of the French Revolution?

Answer 2

Economic Crisis - debt from wars (7-year war with Britain and American Revolution)
Political Crisis ( corrupt and unresponsive monarchy)
Poor Harvest of 1788 - food scarcity, soaring prices
Calling if Estates General in 1789
Enlightenment Ideas
Influence of the American Revolution

Question 3

Phases of the French Revolution?

Answer 3

Economic Crisis and Estates General
Storming of the Bastille
DoRoMaC
Women’s March on Versailles
Constitutional Monarchy
Radical Phase + Reign of Terror
Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte

Question 4

What were the outcomes of the French Revolution?

Answer 4

Political
- marked end of monarchy
- birth if republic
- est. of sovereignty + the idea that power comes from people
- Napoleonic Code

Economic
- abolishment of feudalism
- fair taxation
- industrialization
- economic stability

Social
- feudal system+ privileges of nobility were abolished
- idea of citizenship, equal rights
- spurred growth of nationalist sentiments
- women’s participation in the revolution

International
- Inspired revolutionary ideas worldwide
- dissemination of revolutionary ideas - territorial changes
- Idea of nation in arms (professional armies)

Cultural
- art explored the themes of Liberty, democracy, nationalism
- romanticism - artistic movement

Question 5

What were the reforms of Napoleonic Bonaparte?

Answer 5

Napoleonic Code
- equality before law
- protected private property
- est. Religious Freedom

Centralized Administration
- central government control - strengthened
- efficient implementation of policies

Educational Reforms
- est. comprehensive education system
- promoted scientific+ technical education

Economic Reforms
- stimulated French economy
- infrastructure Development
- Protective Tariffs

Religious Reforms
- stabilized religious affairs
- ensured freedom of all faiths

Codification of Laws
- clarity+ uniformity in legal matters

Public Works
- improved infrastructure