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Deficit spending and Economic Reform
breadFrance was in debt because they were spending more than they were bringing in because of war. It caused them to tax the third estate which was at the time the poor clergy. Bread was very important to them and the price sky rocketed costing them a month's earning for a single loaf. However the first and second estate did not have to pay taxes and it caused some major disagreements between the townspeople and the government. -
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Louis XVI Calls the Estates-General
Louis XVILouis XVI could not come to agreements with the third estate. The third estate was not going to back down and formed at group and declared themselves to be the National Assembly close to a nearby indoor tennis court. The delegates took their famous Tennis Court Oath and were determined to make things right for their country. This angered Louis greatly. -
Parisians storm the Bastille
The Parisians opened fire at the prison at Bastille because they believed that they had gun powder and weapons stashed away there. The commander refused to open the gate into the prison, which in turn resulted in his death. It was a very signifigant event in French history and is still celebrated to this day, -
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The National Assembly Acts
Women's MarchRumors spread which causes the poor people in the country to revolt and take over Paris. On August 4th, the Assembly issued the Declaration of the Rights of Man which grated equal rights and made their slogan "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity". Louis XVI did not want to accept these reforms, so on October 5th the women marched 13 miles in the pouring rain to Versailles and demanded to see the king. The king then fled to Paris in fear for his life where he was held as a prisoner. -
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Assembly Acts Continued
In 1790, the church was placed under states control. They eliminated convents and monasteries and had no say in the issues anymore. They were not happy about this new law that was enforced.
In 1791, a Constitution was established. This reflected enlightenment ideas and set up a limited monarchy. In the monarchy, they had the power to make laws, collect taxes, and decide on issues of war and peace. -
Threats come from Abroad
The king of Prussia and the emperor of Austria released the Declaration of Pilnitz which stated that the two monarchs threateded to intervene to protect the French monarchy. France took this seriously and started to prepare for war. -
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The Civil War with France
san-culottesIn Paris, working men and women who went by the name of the sans-culottes pushed the revolution into more radical action. They wanted to inforce a replublic which was ruled by people who were elected by the people. However, the Legislative Assembly did not agree with these changes and caused conflicts. The Radicals conquered and this Civil War ended when Robespierre created the Committee of Public Safty and everyone feared for their lives. -
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Monarchy is abolished
the guillotineThe royal family fled their home in Paris and went to Versailles where they were enprisoned by the Radicals.
Louis XVI was put on trail as a traitor to France and was sentenced to death. He died through a gruesome machine entitled the guillotine. It was a falling blade that took their life instantly. His wife died the same way 9 months later. Their son was sent to live in extreme poverty and after a few years, died because of the harsh conditions he endured. -
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Robespierre's Reign of Terror
RobespierreRobespierre was a harsh lawer and politicain and was the leader of the Commitee for Public Safety. He wanted to abolish slavery and supported religious tolerance. Although, during his reign, 300,000 people were arrested. The guillotine was used around 800 times a month. People got tired of fearing for their lives and the dramatic deaths they encountered on a daily basis. -
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Third Stage of the Revolution
Napoleon Bonaparte takes controlModerates produced another consitution. It had a 5 man dictionary. It was a weak system and was dictatorial.
Harmony was made with Prussia and Spain but war with Austria and Great Britain carried on.
In 1797, they shifted the government to a constitutional monarchy due to majority vote.
Spain turned to Napoleon Bonaparte, who was a smart, famous, war veteran to help them take on the enemy when times got turbulent. -
The Spread of Nationalism
After the Revolution, France began to take pride in their country. They came up with their national anthem entitled "La Marseillaise." They also were red "liberty caps" and everyone in each social group felt a part of their contry.
They also are able to abolish slavery, set up state schools, and organize systems to help the poor.
