The French Revolution
The French RevolutionBy Lily, McKenna, Katie, Jacob
Revolutions in FranceThe French society was divided into three
groups called estates: Clergy (first estate) Nobles (second estate)
Common people (third estate)Most French people were in the third
estate and paid heavy taxes and had few rights.
The Start of The French Revolution King Louis XVI refused to
give up any of his powers. On July 14,1789, a mob stormed the
Bastille, a Paris prison which marked the French Revolution.French
Revolution- a political movement that removed the French King from
power.
King Louis XVI and his wife Marie Antoinette were executed.The
Reign of Terror During the Reign of Terror in 1793, the republics
government killed thousands of opponents who had backed the
monarchy.
Napoleon Takes PowerNapoleon Bonaparte rose quickly in the
French army. In 1799, he took power in France as a dictator. He
wanted to create a mighty French army. In Napoleonic Wars, he
conquered much of Europe.
Napoleon is DefeatedNapoleons invasion of Russia proved
disastrous.The French Army was Weakened and NapoleonWas defeated in
1815.He was exiled and the republic strengthened.
Revolutions Break OutIn 1848, revolutions broke out across
Europe. By 1871, Germany and Italy had Become unifiednations.
SummaryThe French Revolution was when enlightment ideas inspired
some French people to demand a voice in government. Napoleon
Bonaparte rose quickly in the French Revolution. In 1799, he took
power in France as a dictator. Napoleon wanted to create a mighty
French army. In Napoleonic Wars, Napoleon conquered much of Europe.
His invasion on Russia proved disastrous. The French Army was
weakened and Napoleon was defeated in 1815. French domination led
to growing in nationalism.CreditsAudio and Pictures by-McKenna and
Jacob Typing by-Katie and Lily Websites-Soundzabound.com and
britannicaimagequest.comCornell Notes by-KatieAir on the G String
(Bach)Volume 2, track 430093.281
