French Revolution Phases

The revolution will pass through four phases, and they will not be as clearly defined/separated as the slides in the presentation.

Think of the revolutions original goal – to address the power of the Monarchy, and establish a constitution.

They will have to contend with many other issues, even after “getting what the wanted.”

They re-invent themselves as they go along.

Do Now: 12/15/2010

Set up notes for: Phases of the French Revolution

Hmwk #5 – Robespierre assessment for Thursday.

Do Now: Read the Robespierre document while I take attendance.

Leave it out b/c we will be using it this period.

French Revolution: Phases

Four Phases:National Assembly: 1789 – 1791Legislative Assembly: 1791 – 1792National Convention/Reign of Terror: 1792 –

1795Directory: 1795 – 1799After this, we see the consolidation of power

in the hands of Napoleon.

French Revolution: Phases

Phase One: National Assembly: 1789 – 1791Big Idea: Here the Third Estate breaks from

the other twoThey intend to form a constitutional

monarchyAs the movement grows France becomes re-

invented in many areasOther powers in Europe are concerned about

these eventsLouis is a reluctant partner in this const.

monarchy

French Revolution: Phases

Phase One: National Assembly: 1789 – 1791Key Events/Changes:1789: National Assembly formed; Bastille;

Great fear; Declaration of Rights1790 – Civil Constitution formed1791 – King flees and is caught1791 – Austria & Prussia offer Louis support1791 – Constitution is formed – “180”

degrees from the start

French Revolution: Phases

Phase Two: Legislative Assembly: 1791 – 1792Event though there is a constitution, all is not

peaceful in FranceOutside powers threaten invasion

(Prussia/Austria)The King is suspected of allying with Austria and

PrussiaThere are splits in the Legislative Assembly

between those who are satisfied with the progress, and those who wish to push it further

Some begin to call for a Republic to be formed..

French Revolution: Phases

1792: France now has a Constitutional Monarchy1792: They declare war on Austria and Prussia1792 (Sept.) A mob storms the royal palace –

King & Queen are now virtual hostages1792 (Sept) Monarchy is abolished by the new

Legislative body, the National Convention.1792 (Oct) France is declared a Republic1792 – Government is now in the hands of

radicals like RobespierreThe Reign of Terror will follow

French Revolution: Phases

Phase Three: 1793 – 1795 Nat. Convention/Reign of Terror

“Committee of Public Safety” is in charge…France will now be fighting against itself, as well

as outside forcesEnemies of the state will begin to be executed…Robespierre will rise in Power, and eventually begin

to dictate policy himselfRobes. Will try to eliminate any power or presence

of the church whatsoever – A “Republic of Virtue”Eventually, the radicals will eliminate each other

French Revolution: Phases

Phase Four: 1795 – 1799: The DirectoryAfter the “dust settles”, France tries to put itself back

togetherThe Directory, the latest form of government, will be too

complex to get anything accomplishedFranc e still has to deal with enemies of the state who

might want a King back in powerBy 1797 – Napoleon will come back to France to restore

orderBy 1799 – Napoleon will be one of three “consuls” run

FranceBy 1804 – Napoleon will has establish himself as Emperor

for life – and France loves it!!!

French Revolution: Phases

We will assess the revolution during tomorrow's class and Friday, but there are some questions to consider:

If you begin to seek change b/c you are dissatisfied with the Monarchy, why do you end up with an Emperor, and are you satisfied?

What real changes occurred in the social structure, or the economic structure of France?

What was the impact on the Rest of Europe as this occurred?