The French Revolution

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The French Revolution Background and Beginnings
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Louis XVI
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French Society
First Estate
Clergy 1
Second Estate
Nobles 2
Third Estate
Bourgeoisie, Laborers, Artisans Peasants 97
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Inequity of the French Estates
Subject to Military
Served in Govt.
Owned Land
Taxed
First Estate
NO
YES
YES
NO
Second Estate
NO
YES
YES
YES
Third Estate
YES
NO
NO
YES
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The Burden of the Third Estate
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Voltaire

• Letters on the English
• Advocated Free Speech and Religious Toleration

I may not agree with a word you say, but Ill
defend to the death your right to say it
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Jean Jacques Rousseau

• The Social Contract
• Government should be based on popular sovereignty

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Montesquieu

• Spirit of the Laws
• The perfect government contained checks and
  balances

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John Locke

• Treaties on Civil Government
• The role of government is to protect peoples
  natural rights to Life, Liberty and Property

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Benjamin Franklin at Court in France
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Queen Marie Antoinette Madame Deficit

• Austrian Princess unpopular with people
• Didnt understand French customs
• Spent extravagant amounts on jewelry, clothing,
  and gambling.
• Let them eat cake

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Population Explosion in France
24.7 Million
1789
17 Million
1715

• Reasons for Growth
• Greater Food Production
• Increased Prosperity
• Better Sanitation
• Lack of Wars Invasion

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Income Distribution of the Third Estate
Taxes 50
Feudal Dues 12
Personal Income 28
Tithes 10
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The Estates General of France
First Estate 300 members 1 Vote Second
Estate 300 members 1 Vote Third Estate 600
members 1 Vote
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The Tennis Court Oath June 20, 1789
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The Tennis Court Oath June 20, 1789
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Storming of the Bastille July 14, 1789
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Storming of the Bastille July 14, 1789
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Declaration of the Rights of Man August 27, 1789
Liberty Equality Fraternity
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Make-up of the Legislative Assembly 1791-1792
Radicals
Moderates
Conservatives
Girondins Jacobins
Speaker
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Liberty Leading the People