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What two far-reaching international events took place in 1789?
What two far-reaching international events took place in 1789?
Beginning of a new USA and the French Revolution.
How did the French Revolution compare to the American Revolution?
How did the French Revolution compare to the American Revolution?
It was more complex, more violent, and far more radical.
Describe the Three Estates of French society before the revolution.
Describe the Three Estates of French society before the revolution.
First was the clergy. Second was the nobility. Third was the commoners.
Give a definition of the term bourgeoisie.
Give a definition of the term bourgeoisie.
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State the immediate cause of the French Revolution.
State the immediate cause of the French Revolution.
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How did most members of the third estate want to fix France's financial problems?
How did most members of the third estate want to fix France's financial problems?
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What dramatic event took place on July 14, 1789, which saved the third estate from the king's forces?
What dramatic event took place on July 14, 1789, which saved the third estate from the king's forces?
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What did the National Assembly do in response to peasant revolts and fear of foreign troops?
What did the National Assembly do in response to peasant revolts and fear of foreign troops?
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What name did the National Assembly give to its charter of basic liberties?
What name did the National Assembly give to its charter of basic liberties?
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Why did Olympia de Gouges write a Declaration of the Rights of Woman and the female citizen?
Why did Olympia de Gouges write a Declaration of the Rights of Woman and the female citizen?
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The National Assembly took what action to control the Catholic Church?
The National Assembly took what action to control the Catholic Church?
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Study Notes
French Revolution Overview
- 1789 marked the beginning of two significant events: the establishment of the United States and the French Revolution.
- The French Revolution was more complex, violent, and radical in comparison to the American Revolution.
Social Structure of France
- French society was divided into three estates before the revolution:
- First Estate: Clergy
- Second Estate: Nobility
- Third Estate: Commoners, which included the bourgeoisie (middle class), comprising merchants, bakers, industrialists, and professionals.
Causes of the French Revolution
- The immediate trigger for the Revolution was the near collapse of government finances.
- Members of the Third Estate sought to remedy the financial crisis by advocating for a constitutional government that would eliminate tax exemptions for the clergy and nobility.
Key Events
- On July 14, 1789, Parisians stormed the Bastille, a fortress and prison, dismantling it brick by brick; this act was a pivotal moment that helped protect the Third Estate.
- In response to peasant revolts and fears of foreign troops, the National Assembly abolished the rights of landlords and the financial privileges previously held by nobles and clergy.
Legislative Actions
- The National Assembly adopted the "Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen," which served as a charter of basic liberties.
- Olympia de Gouges wrote the "Declaration of the Rights of Woman and the Female Citizen" to challenge the exclusion of women from political rights in France.
- To reform the Catholic Church, the National Assembly mandated that bishops and priests be elected by the people and paid by the state.
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Explore the key concepts surrounding the French Revolution through this guided reading activity. Understand the significant events of 1789 and how the French Revolution differed from the American Revolution. This quiz provides insight into the societal structure of France before the revolution.
