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The French Revolution Continues
- The Storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, marked the beginning of the French Revolution.
- Widespread riots and protests erupted across France, with peasants destroying noble palaces and burning legal papers that bound them to the nobles, effectively ending feudalism.
The Great Fear and the End of Feudalism
- August 4, 1789, the National Assembly abolished feudal privileges, making all French citizens equal.
- Nobles and clergy supported the mobs out of fear, rather than for enlightenment ideas.
The Declaration of Rights
- The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen was adopted, with the slogan "Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity."
- Olympe De Gouges wrote the Declaration of the Rights of Women, but it was rejected, and she was eventually executed in 1793.
The Role of the Church and State
- The government took control of the French Catholic Church, selling its lands to pay off national debt.
- Peasants opposed the Church and State being under one control and believed the Pope should have authority over Church matters.
The Royal Family and theæ–°Constitution
- The royal family tried to escape in 1791 but were captured and returned to Paris.
- A new constitution was created, establishing a limited constitutional monarchy with the king having little power.
The Legislative Assembly and Factions
- The Legislative Assembly had three factions: liberal, moderate, and conservative.
- The Sans-Culottes, or workers, wanted more radical reforms but had no part in the government.
War and Foreign Intervention
- The Legislative Assembly declared war on Austria and Prussia in 1792.
- Monarchs and nobles in Europe were worried about the spread of revolutionary ideas.
The Fall of the Monarchy
- The royal family was imprisoned, and the king was eventually executed by guillotine in 1793.
The Reign of Terror
- Maximilien Robespierre gained control of the National Convention in 1793, aiming to create a 'Republic of Virtue.'
- He governed as a dictator, executing up to 40,000 people on flimsy charges, many of whom were poor.
The End of the Reign of Terror
- Former members of the National Convention arrested Robespierre in July 1794, and he was executed.
- A new government, The Directory, was established in 1795, consisting of five moderate men.
The Rise of Napoleon
- The Directory found Napoleon Bonaparte, marking the beginning of a new era in French history.
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Test your knowledge about the early stages of the French Revolution, including the Storming of the Bastille, the Great Fear, and the end of Feudalism. Learn about the violent protests and marches that shook France and its ruling class.
