French Revolution

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Identify and explain how three events on the timeline were reactions to the cause of the French Revolution.

1. The storming of the Bastille.

• The storming of the Bastille was intended for the revolutionaries to create fear in the government. To impose a sense of “you don't know who you’re messing with” as well as to supply themselves for the retaliation of the government. The cause of the revolution was the lack of respect the lower classes were receiving. The third estate especially were being treated like dirt, and walked all over. This developed anger into the people of the third estate, and influenced their rebellion. This was a reaction to the respect the government was not giving the third estate, before the revolution.

2. The Great Fear.

• After the people rebelled and stormed the Bastille, they feared that they had angered the king and their plan backfired. There were rumors being spread that the king had hired foreign combatants to take care of the rebels. Due to the incident at the Bastille, people were afraid of what they had done, and because of this started losing trust in those around them, creating somewhat of an epidemic of fear throughout the estates.

3. Royal Family’s Flight from Varennes.

• The king and queen feared for their lives after the rebellion so they decided it would be best for them to leave the country. The fear of being overthrown made them uneasy, and the rebels were relentless. The cause of the revolution, and the disrespect from the king and queen made this outcome almost definite from the start. When someone doesn't deserve what they have life has a way of correcting it to form equilibrium in the system.

Timeline created by michaelhowe123
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	Event Date:	Event Title:	Event Description:
Frrevo_tiny	08/08/1788	Nobility forces King Louis XVI to call the Estates General into session.	The king was in trouble. The nobility was not happy with attempt to tax their estate. Nobility wanted to pass the cost once again on the Third Estate.
Estatesgeneral-france_tiny	05/05/1789	Estate-General meets in Paris.	King Louis XVI calls body into session to approve a new tax on the third Estate. Had not met in 175 years.
Img020_tiny	06/17/1789	Third estate refused to abide by the kings one vote for each estate order.	They proclaimed legislature , king Louis kicked third estate out of the voting, so they gathered and created a group of legislature.
300px-le_serment_du_jeu_de_paume_tiny	06/20/1789	Tennis Court Oath	Meeting of the third estate aftert King Louis refused to allow the third estate to proclaim legislature. They met in a tennis court and would not leave until a constitution was written for France.
Hultonarchivestormingbastille2_tiny	07/14/1789	The Storming of Bastille	The third estate rebelled and killed the guards of the bastille after they would not cooperate. They over through the bastille and stole gunpowder and weaponry, the bastille became a powerful symbol of the revolution becasue it once reminded the estate of their oppression.
Greaatfear_tiny	07/17/1789	Great fear begins	People feared that the king was going to bring in foreign powers to punish the third estate for their rebelion.
10-23kossuth_tiny	08/04/1789	National Assembly abolishes Feudalism with August Decrees	Abloished first estate legal rights and adopted the Declaration of the rights of man and of the Citizen.
Ms2fq2_1_tiny	08/26/1789	Declaration of the Rights of Man	Laid out basic principles of the french revolution. Freedom of speech, press, and religion.
Women's_march_on_versailles_tiny	10/05/1789	Women of Paris March to Versailles for Bread	Encouraged revolutionary leaders to take bolder steps.
187_tiny	06/20/1791	Royal Family's flight from Varennes	Fearing they were in danger the king and queen fled.
300px-simpson_legislative_assembly_of_lower_canada_tiny	09/03/1791	New constitution adopted	Created a new legislature called the legislative assembly.
1895-1_tiny	10/01/1791	Beginning of legislative assembly	Prusia issued declaration that would lead to war.
Brunswick-manifesto-french-caricature_tiny	07/25/1792	Brunswick manifesto warns the royal family must not be harmed	the was not meant to be taken as a threat, however it was, and the french declared war, and lost.
351_copy_8_tiny	08/10/1792	storming of the tuileries palace	slaughtered guards, and louis, marie and children were thrown into prison.
Evt101212153700118_tiny	09/22/1792	French monarchy is officially abolished	revolutionary gov't votes to abolish the monarchy and establish the first republic. Royal family imprisoned.
300px-the_battle_of_fontenoy__11th_may_1745_tiny	11/06/1792	french defeat foreign invaders, who are attempting to preserve the monarchy.	france turns the tide of the war and takes the iffensive against the invders.
Louis-xvi-execution_tiny	01/21/1793	The execution of King Louis XVI in Paris	To defend the revolution and prevent monarchy from returning.
Evt100914213700637_tiny	04/06/1793	Committee of public saftey established	To manage the countries military defense against other countries.
Rt_tiny	09/17/1793	law of suspects passes- reign of terror begins	begins a series of trials, accusations and executions.
French-revolution-11_tiny	07/27/1794	End of the reign of terror- execution of Robespierre	he sent others to the guillatine and in return was beheaded himself.
Book2chapter1k_tiny	10/26/1795	National convention is dissolved and the creation of the decorate	Only men who owned property could vote. Board of men call themselves, directors.
Napoleon_bonaparte14_tiny	11/09/1799	Napolean names first consul	He becomes a dictator.
Image23_tiny	12/02/1804	coronation of napolean Bonaparte as emporer of france	Napolean became emporer of france.

1. In a well formulated paragraph evaluate how watching the video and reading the lyrics increased your understanding of the major events of the French Revolution. Provide evidence from the video or lyrics
She uses "Inequality. The relics of feudalism. Revoilution in France." In the lyrics which create an understanding of the event which had taken place. The third estate was disrepected, so they revolted, and that crumbled the old government.
2. Identify and explain the lines of the song that describe the causes of the revolution
"Dont want no taxes, I'm paying too much. Let them eat cake we had a banquet for lunch. I need my bread. Bread bread bread! Of with her head." . . .
"You give us bread. Bread! Bread or we'll stad you dead!". . . "A new constitution." . . . The want food, freedom and liberty.
3. Identify and explain lines that describe changes caused by the Revolution
"It went from famine to Napolean's war." There was famine and room for another ruler to take control.

4. Which part of the video did you like the best and why?
The beginning, because it fascinated me the way they connected the song with the french revolution.









Name: Michael Howe Block: 7 Date: 10/22/12


Governments of Revolutionary France

Background:

• After the initial start of the French Revolution, the people of France struggled to create a more democratic government.

Directions

• Review the Quick Facts Visual from page 208 provided below
• Add notes on topics listed under each heading as indicated in blue you may use the text or on line sources. A few samples have been added in blue so that you can better understand the focus of your work
• Once you have completed your work copy it and save it to your hard drive or desk top then upload the finished work to your wiki on your French Revolution page

GOVERNMENTS OF REVOLUTIONARY FRANCE

Throughout the Revolution, legislative bodies dissolved to create new governments. Methods of electing the legislatures differed.

National Assembly, created June 17, 1789

	Ended feudalism and privileges of the First and Second Estates – It Eliminated the idea that the first two Estates were above the law The end of feudalism helped guarantee the help of the peasants
	Approved the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen the judicial systems right to overthrow gov't, life liberty and property.
	Seized church lands and made clergy paid employees paid taxes
	Wrote constitution that reduced the king’s power The purpose was to promote the rights to the members of the 3rd Estate who were men who were taxpayers over the age of 25

Legislative Assembly, first met September 1791
The power vacuum trying to fill it with regular guys, but they have no experience of running a country. Only getting support from groups they are familiar with (i.e. merchents ) and they made the mistake to declare war and they lost at first.

	Inexperienced representatives, often deadlocked on domestic issues Often supported only the group of people they represented
	Declared war on Austria in April 1792

National Convention, first met September 1792

	Ended monarchy, proclaimed France a republic Marked the end of the Old Order Would end the rigid control of the king and end the superior power of the first two estates
	Tried and executed Louis XVI for treason The king was seen as the symbol for all that was wrong in the French Government and society All the excesses and what not.
	Instituted draft to increase size of army Feared the execution of the king would lead to repercussions from other monarchies of Europe Wanted to prepare in case of attack by foreign power. Now that they killed the king, they think that all these countries will come and fight them. The paranoia that everyone is against them, this starts the reign of terror.
	In power during Reign of Terror Tightened control over government to avoid a counter-revolution Soon anyone who had ever criticized the Revolution or had any link to the Old Order was subject to possible imprisonment or execution
	Began codifying (categorizing) laws and creating public education system Laws that apply to all people and education that is open and free for all
	Abolished slavery in French colonies On 4 February 1794, the First Republic (Convention) voted for the abolition of slavery in all French colonies. The abolition decree stated that "the Convention declares the slavery of the Blacks abolished in all the colonies; consequently, all men, irrespective of colour, living in the colonies are French citizens and will enjoy all the rights provided by the Constitution." Restored by the Consulate in 1802, slavery was definitively abolished in 1848 by the Second Republic, on Victor Schoelcher’s initiative.
	Wrote a new constitution, and created the Directory The National assembly took part in the creation of the new constitution and the creation of the Directory.

Directory, first met in 1795

	Run by an executive branch of five directors Held executive power in France.
	Weak, corrupt, and inefficient As the majority of Frenchmen wanted to be rid of them, they could achieve their purpose only by extraordinary means. They disregarded the terms of the constitution, and, when the elections went against them, they prolonged the war to stay in power. They were thus driven to rely upon the armies, which also desired war and were becoming less and less civic in temper.
	Ended in 1799 when Napoleon seized power When Napoleon gained power, he turned France into a empire and he the was made Emperor.

Napoleon Map

Michael Howe
World History Interactive Map Activity Napoleon’s Empire

Directions: Follow these steps using the interactive map to help you investigate Napoleon’s Empire. The map contains various “layers” which highlight the French Empire, its allies and its enemies. By clicking the legend you will be able to see the borders of countries, major cities and even the famous “March and Retreat” of Napoleon’s Russian campaign. After you have gathered your information, you will be asked to answer the questions found below and then post both the map link and your answers to your own Wiki page.
Locate the following places and briefly describe their importance to Napoleon:
1. Corsica - Below Italy, Born here.
2. Egypt – Was at war with Napolean. Located south east on the map.
3. Paris – Capital of france, french empire.
4. London – In Great Brittian. Greatest adversary of france.
5. Moscow – Enemy, was burned and captured by the french army in september 1812.
6. Elba - Napoleon abdicated the throne and was exiled to Elba.
Once you have done this, use the various layers to find answers to the following and list them below:
Which nations are contained in the French Empire?
- France, kingdom of italy
Which nations are controlled or allied with Napoleon?
Prussia, Russian Empire, Austrian Empire, Norway and Denmark.

Which nations are opposed to Napoleon?
Kingdom of Sweden, Great Brittian, Portugal, Egypt.


Read the description above the map and then examine the “Invasion of Russia” on the interactive map. Notice the huge losses and temperatures during the campaign. Describe in your own words why the invasion failed based on your readings and our class discussions.







Napoleon the man and the myth

Name: Michael Howe Block: 7 Date: 11/5/12
Directions:

• Using the link provided on my wiki, read and take notes on the topics listed below that can help you gather information for your article
• Work should be completed digitally and uploaded to your wiki
• Research two other websites that can add to your information on each of the topics and identify your sources

Topics discussed on PBS Site:

Youth and Family Life: Napoleon was born in Corsica. August 15, 1769 Spent most of his childhood hating France Hated the fact that his father accepted the role of France government taking over. Never forgave his father for betraying his heritage. His mother, Letizia, was a hard, austere woman, toughened by war, who punished her children to teach them sacrifice and discipline. "She sometimes made me go to bed without supper, as if there were nothing to eat in the house. One had to learn to suffer and not let others see it." Napoleans father secured a scholarship for Napolean to go to a private school in france. Brienne (school) Napoleon set foot in France for the first time in the winter of 1778, a thin, sallow nine year-old, accustomed to the warmth of the Mediterranean, suddenly alone on the windswept plains of northern France. He could hardly speak French. At the age of fifteen Napoleon was promoted to the Royal Military Academy in Paris. At sixteen, he began his apprenticeship as a lowly second lieutenant, training with the best artillery unit in the French army. His ambitions soared far beyond a military career, but in French society power and achievement was reserved for the nobility — not for an unsophisticated Corsican soldier. Bonaparte soon became the leader of a faction opposed to the island’s governor Pasquale Paoli. The Corsican patriot thought Bonaparte too ambitious, too self-centered, too sympathetic to France. WOLOCH: Bonaparte and Paoli are on totally different wavelengths. Paoli retains the idea that Corsica should be independent. By this time Napoleon Bonaparte is perfectly comfortable with a Corsica that is part of revolutionary France. Clan rivalry ran deep on the island, intensifying the political struggle between the two men. Paoli’s partisans and Bonaparte’s were soon at war. In the end, Paoli proved too strong. Bonaparte’s home was sacked and he was forced to flee to the mountains. The Corsican Assembly declared Bonaparte and his entire family "traitors and enemies of the Fatherland, condemned to perpetual execration and infamy." Bonaparte no longer had the right to live in Corsica. He had been given a death sentence by his own people. On June 10, 1793 he set sail for France with his widowed mother, three brothers and three sisters – a refugee family carrying with them all they owned in the world. Twenty-four years old, he was banished from the land of his birth forever.

Tyrant or Hero: a few views show him as a hero others show him as a harsh man who only cared about power he either bravely led his men, or he brutally murdered enemy soldiers. Hungry for greater advancement,Brigadier General Bonaparte headed for Paris. Political turmoil in the city's street soon gave him hischance. On October 5, 1795, mobs of Parisians joined national guardsmen bent on toppling the Republic, and the government called on Bonaparte to repel the attack. Above is talking about Napoleon taking political power. The adjectives used, “hungry” “gave him his chance” shows a tyrant "They put the matter in my hands," Napoleon recalled, "and then set to discussing whether or not I had the right to repel force by force. 'Do you intent to wait,' said I, 'until the people give you permission to fire at them? You have appointed me, and I am compromised. It is only fair that I should do the business my own way.' On that I left the lawyers to drown themselves in their own flood of words, and got the troops on the move." he's saying he only did what the people wanted him to do, so why is he at fault?

Self-made myth: Exaggerated battle field reports to make himself look like a hero had mythical, god like paintings crafted of himself to glorify his image Only one weapon was left him — words. With words, he would launch his last campaign. Day after day, he dictated his memoirs, forging the story of his life into the stuff of legend. "History is a set of lies that people have agreed upon," Napoleon said. "Even when I am gone, I shall remain in people's minds the star of their rights, my name will be the war cry of their efforts, the motto of their hopes."

Perspectives on Napoleon: tyrant hero could be either depends on perspectives a matter of who see's what and who says what and who wants what >

Conclusions you can draw from the information you gathered: Napoleon was a well trained man, he was wired to think ruthlessly and diligently since childhood. He either planned out the entire tyrant thing and tried to cover it up with doing the amazing things he did, or he was a great guy who got caught up in the power. Both aren’t great, but in the end he is still legendary. Known for his military prestige, and political achievements, Napoleon has made a magnificently important impact on this world, from what we study about world history, to actual life in France.

HERO OR TYRANT


Napoleon: Hero or Tyrant: You be the Judge!

Michael Howe



Napoleon, born in Corsica August 15, 1769, was raised to become a military leader. He hated France, because they came to his home, Corsica, and took over. France “the nation [Napoleon] would one day rule” made him bitter to the bone.
Napoleons father, Carlo, at the drop of a hat submitted to French rule. Soon, dressed in extravagant, ornamental clothing, Napoleon lost all regards to his admiration for his father. Napoleons mother, Letizia, was a stern, harsh, austere woman. Napoleon's mother punished her children to teach them sacrifice and discipline. This later would come in handy for a Certain Emperor of France. His father, had secured a scholarship for Napoleon to attend a private school in France. However within a short period of six years he was able to overcome the challenging vicissitudes and is promoted to the Royal Military Academy in Paris. Soon learning about military tactics and long ranged weaponry Napoleon was able to become the Second Lieutenant of Artillery in the French military. For a short period he attended the royal artillery school in Auxonne. Napoleon was promoted to first lieutenant in 1791 and was later promoted to captain in 1792.
During the Reign of Terror the British Naval Fleet assisted the city of Toulon, injuring the French Artillery Commander stationed there. Napoleon proudly took command of the French Artillery unit during the siege of Toulon. His performance, and victory here earned him a fine report at the Convention in Paris, and was promoted to brigadier general. At the age of twenty four, he became the general in charge of the Army of Italy. In 1796, Napoleon was put in charge of the dispersion of a revolt in Paris. He smoothly took full control of the situation. Having his men shoot all the rebels in the byway. The French government was saved, but they arrived at the conclusion to construct a new government called the Directory. “For his efforts, Napoleon was soon named commander of the Army of the Interior. In addition he was a trusted advisor to the Directory on military matters.”
The French finally noticed Napoleon's intelligence during The Italian Campaign, where at the Battle of Rivoli he revealed his masterful plan that would cut the enemy's army in to two parts. Then he would throw all his force on one side before the other side could rejoin them, and receive any aid. This plan was used to carry out Napoleons conquest of Europe.
In 1798 Napoleon had many battles in Egypt. During the Egypt Campaign Napoleon met his greatest adversary. Admiral Horatio Nelson, the commander of the British Navy. At the battle of the Nile, in Abu Qir Bay, Napoleon met an embarrassing defeat. Fleeing back to France, he kept his defeat a secret from the press and exaggerated the success of the French Army, thus becoming a National hero.
Now having a proclaimed title of “Hero,” Napoleon is ready to seize political power. In 1799 Bonaparte, using his armed supporters to surround the Directory, formed a coup d'etat and forced the legislature to turn the government over to Napoleon. After gaining control of the Directory, Napoleon declared a Plebiscite, questioning the people if they wanted to declare France an empire. To his glee, they voted yes. Napoleon Bonaparte, the first Emperor of France. When Pope Pius VII went to crown Napoleon Emperor, Napoleon took the crown, and placed it on his own head. This showed the world that Napoleon was not given his authority, he took it for himself.
With his new found power, Napoleon set out to expand his empire. Thus the Napoleonic Wars begin. These wars were waged by Napoleon in order to expand his empire, at one of the battles, The battle of Trafalgar, Britain again defeated the-combined French and Spanish forces- Emperor. This angered him very much, having Britain always get in his way, so he developed the Continental System. This would ensure that no allied nations could trade with the British.
Along with waging wars, Emperor Napoleon also made improvements to the French economy. He created the first French banking system, formed many schools, and constructed beautiful gardens all over France. He also reformed the French church stating that “religion is excellent stuff for keeping common people quiet. Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich.”
After the disaster in Russia, Napoleon had to surrender and give up his throne. He was allowed to keep the title emperor, but was exiled to a small island named Elba, off the coast of Italy. Luckily for Napoleon, after about a year he managed to escape. This excited the people of France and the empire was restored. Napoleon had renewed his glory while his enemies were having trouble. This period of time was called the 100 days.
Now, time for the final battle, once again the British prove to be Napoleons Greatest adversaries. The showdown at the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon faced the British troops led by The Duke of Wellington. The defeat Napoleon faced had ended his military career and the Napoleonic Wars. He was exiled to Saint Helena, where he had lived his last days, breathed his last breath, and thought his final thoughts. Upon The creation of the Congress of Vienna, it was decided that the countries who were negatively affected by The Napoleonic Wars were to be compensated with indemnity.
Napoleon did a lot of good things in his life, along with some truly evil things. From creating a banking system in France and constructing beautiful gardens, to seizing nearby countries and putting relatives in power in place of original monarch families. Who are we to say he was a bad man? Who are we to say he was a good man? We never knew this man, yet we speak about him a lot. Someone who made such an impact in history either had to be a great hero, or an iniquitous tyrant. I'll leave it to you to decide, so how about it? Napoleon Bonaparte, hero or tyrant?