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American and French Revolutions

American Revolution

CAUSES• Self government• Taxes- Debt from French Indian War• Mercantilism - Limits on trade • Enlightenment Ideas

American Revolution

EFFECTS• Declaration of IndependenceBased on Enlightenment ideas- Right to Rebel- Natural Rights

American Revolution

EFFECTS • ConstitutionBased on Enlightenment ideas- Separation of Powers- Checks and Balances- Consent of the Governed• Bill of RightsBased on Enlightenment ideas- Free speech and religion- Rights of the accused

French Revolution

CAUSES• Class structure- society divided into three estates1st estate – clergy- Owned 10% of land, did not pay taxes2nd estate – nobility- Owned 20 % of land, did not pay taxes3rd estate – everyone else- 97% of population, paid all taxes- No influence in government

French Revolution

CAUSES• Debt- Pay for lifestyle of king- Pay for American Revolution• Enlightenment Ideas• Weak leader- King Louis XVI

The Revolution 1789- 1815

The Moderate Stage (1789-91)

• Louis XVI calls Estates General to deal with debt• Third Estate form the National Assembly- Tennis Court Oath – write a constitution- Declaration of the Rights of Man – Bill of Rights

based on Enlightenment ideas• France becomes a Constitutional Monarchy- Limit power of king- End nobility- Government control Church

The Radical Stage (1792-94)

• France invaded• Louis XVI executed• France declared a Republic • Reign of Terror = enemies of republic

executed- Guillotine- Led by Robespierre

The Reactionary Stage 1795-1814

• Napoleon takes power in a coup d’etat• Declared Emperor of France- Restores nobility, church• Reformed laws- Free speech limited- Women’s rights restricted- Slavery restored in colonies

French Revolution

EFFECTS• Revolutions in Latin America- Inspired by Enlightenment ideas- Enabled by French defeat of Spain- Led by Simon Bolivar

French Revolution

EFFECTS• Monarchy restored • Spread of Nationalism- French citizens fought for country, not King• Spread of Enlightenment ideas- liberty, democracy• Congress of Vienna- Redraw map of Europe to contain France- Balance of Power in Europe

Independent Station

• Quizlet Review – French Revolution- File Cabinet Week 32

Collaborative Station

• Create a Venn Diagram comparing American and French Revolutions

• Write a paragraph that answers the following question:

Which revolution do you think was more successful? Explain why?• Provide specific examples to support your

argument