1. European History: Part 1 of The French Revolution1789-1791William A. HansenEDU 290: Central Michigan University 2. French Government: Pre-RevolutionHierarchical society:Clergy:…

1.  In 1774 Louis XVI of the Bourbon family of kings ascended the throne of France. He was 20 years old and married to the Austrian princess Marie Antoinette . Upon his…

1. The French Revolution1789-1815WORDS TO KNOWbourgeoisie- the urban middle class including merchants, manufacturers and Professionals like doctors and lawyerscoup d’etat-seizure…

1.The French Revolution AP European History Beth Hals2. The Eve of Revolution • Pick up your next set of notes at the front of the room • In pairs, with a neighbor, read…

The French Revolution Absolute monarchs (Kings) who didnât share power with a counsel or parliament Obtained power through the idea of âDivine Right of Kingsâ Absolutism…

Do Now 1 The French revolution 1789 2 Causes of the French Revolution What were the key causes of the French Revolution? 1789 Background Information France was going bankrupt…

Slide 1Four Phases (Periods) of the French Revolution National Assembly (1789-1791)Legislative Assembly (1791-1792)Convention (1792-1795)Directory (1795-1799) Bourgeoisie…

Slide 1 Slide 2 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…

Slide 1 The French Revolution 1789-1815 Slide 2 The Old Regime Peasant Distress More than 4/5 of France’s 26 M people Taxes paid: –Paid ½ income in taxes –Feudal dues…

Slide 1 Population: 60 million Size - Texas Slide 2 Slide 3 Louis XIV 1643-1715Louis XIII 1610-1643 The French Monarchy and Divine Right Slide 4 The French Revolution 1789-1799…