CH2 sec. 2.4.1 French Revolution part 2

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CH2 The age of wigs and revolutions

The French Revolution

2.4. French Revolution part 2

Learning objectives

Learning objectives 2.4.1.

1) I can explain why the nobility and clergy were dissatisfied with the Revolution.

2) I can explain why some citizens were dissatisfied with the constitution.

3) I can explain how the French Revolution resulted in terror.

You know the terms and dates of this section.

The Reign of Terror

Clergy and nobility were dissatisfied with the revolution:

• Had lost their privileges;
  
• New government had seized their land and other possessions.
  

Many nobles fled abroad because of the revolution.

The Reign of Terror

1789 March on Versailles. Angry crowd (food shortages) forced the royal family to leave the palace of Versailles and live in Paris.

1791 Louis XVI tried to flee to Prussia (fails). Citizens no longer trust the king. 

1792 War with Prussia and Austria

The Reign of Terror

August 1792 Louis XVI arrested and sentenced for treason.

January 1793 Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette executed (beheaded).

Monarchy abolished. France becomes a republic.

The Reign of Terror

The Girondins formed a majority in the National Assembly. The Girondins were moderates: wanted slow changes, not too much power for the poor, and were supported by the bourgeoisie.

Many French were dissatisfied with the new administration:

• Wars didn't go well;
  
• The lives of the poor hadn't improved;
  
• Lack of political influence.

The Reign of Terror

1793 The Jacobins, led by Robespierre, seized power.

They were radicals: wanted big changes and more power for the common people quickly. 

Sep 1793- Aug 1794 Reign of Terror

Thousands of people beheaded.

1795-1799 New administration: the Directoire

What's not a reason why the nobility and clergy were dissatisfied with the revolution?

1. They had received privileges
2. Their privileges were abolished
3. New government had seized their land and other possessions.

What doesn't match the Girondins?

1. Supported by wealthy citizens
2. Moderates
3. Slow changes
4. Voting rights for poor people

What doesn't match the Jacobins?

1. Supported by wealthy citizens
2. Quick changes
3. Radicals
4. Voting rights for poor people

Learning objectives

Learning objectives 2.4.1.

1) I can explain why the nobility and clergy were dissatisfied with the Revolution.

2) I can explain why some citizens were dissatisfied with the constitution.

3) I can explain how the French Revolution resulted in terror.

You know the terms and dates of this section.

Get to work

What? See whiteboard.

How? Alone 

Help? Ask neighbour. Can't figure it out? Ask teacher. 

Time? Until the end of the lesson. 

Done? Learn terms and dates. Ask teacher.