French Revolution Overview
The French Revolution. Pre-Revolutionary Period: People - Louis the 14 th – The Sun King – had created a great kingdom but still an absolute monarchy.
The French Revolution (1789 – 1815) “A world wide revolution”
In response to the economic and political crisis in France, Louis XVI decided to call a meeting of the Three Estates to seek advice and, hopefully, assuage.
Check In Question What would cause YOU to bring about a Revolution? (What would upset you enough to cause you to revolt?)
1) Absolutism vs. the Enlightenment During the 1600s and 1700s, French kings gained total power over the country’s government This conflicted sharply.
Exit Cards What I suck at: MONO-TONE TOO MANY WORDS ON SLIDES/TOO FAST SLIDES AREN’T VENIERS CAN’T PRONOUNCE CAN’T SPLIT THE APPLE.
French Revolution Toward a New Political Order. Daily Response Define “revolution” List as many revolutions as you can.
Chapter 12. Louis XVI and his wife, Marie Antoinette, lived in Versailles Palace in France People thought Marie Antoinette spent money too freely.
The French Revolution. Setting the Stage 1788 King Louis XVI needs cash France bankrupt Fighting the British during the 7 Years War (French and Indian.
The French Revolution. Consider the Following Questions to Consider: What is a just and fair society? How much violence is justified in achieving a just.
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