The French Revolution and Napoleon (1789-1815)Section Two – Creating a New France

Bell WorkTurn your book to page 171Preview this section1. Analyze all pictures (read in captions

that go along with the picture; i.e. Paris in Arms, and Women March on Versailles)

2. Analyze all red or green headings (don’t read the sections just the headings)

3. Write down four changes that took place in France between 1789 and 1791

FOCUSPopular uprisings encouraged the

National Assembly to take swift action.

N.A. Swift Actions

1. Ended feudal privileges 2. Issued a declaration of rights of

man and citizen3. Reorganized the Church 4. Established a limited monarchy

Reaction throughout Europe

Supporters of the Enlightenment

Supporters of Feudalism

Applauded the reforms

Supported the revolution

Denounced the reforms

Wanted to suppress any revolution that might impact their territory

By 1792 revolutionary France was at war with much of Europe.

Activity Write an eyewitness account f one of the following events1. Peasants attacking the home of a nobleman

2. The August 4th meeting of the National Assembly

3. The women of Paris marching on Versailles

4. The procession of the royal family from Versailles to Pairs

5. The writing of the Constitution of 1791

6. The unsuccessful flight of the royal family

7. An émigré describing the events in France to the Austrian emperor

Activity Your accounts should include a

vivid description of the event and the emotions of the people involved

Do additional research to make your account more authentic