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Ancien Régime
After bankruptcy, King Louis responded with a meeting with Estates Generals. Estates were split up into 3 parties: Nobles, clergies, regular citizens. After votes, the third estate of citizens were not satisfied and wanted to start their own National assembly. King Louis was upset, and the citizens weren't giving up until there's a French Constitution. Then Louis sent troops, and in response citizens stormed the Bastille. This is important to show how important it is to take care of citizens. -
The French Declaring Bankruptcy
In the year 1789, France was under debt due to the funds given during the American Revolution. Soon, King Louis the 16th was spending half of the national budget for federal debt. That led to national hunger and anger from citizens, even though the King and Queen were not struggling. It is an important part of the French Revolution because Financial issues are one of the greatest concerns even in present times, and it leads to other problems such as hunger, loss of lives, and anger from people. -
Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen
Majority of the Ancien Régime was abolished. On August 26th the Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen has been implemented. The rights were applied to every person. This is vital because this highlights peace attempted to be made for citizens of a state which is an ideal way to run a country. -
Louis the 16th, Marie Antionette, and the Women's March
In October 1789, a rumor spread about Marie Antionette hoarding grains in her palace. That enraged women that are peasants. Then they armored themselves and stormed the palace to tell Louis and Marie Antionette to move to Paris. King Louis and Marie Antionette did leave to Paris. This is an important part of history because it shows how resources such as food is not something to be kept away from people. It is needed for survival. -
The Jacobins
The National Assembly's aim was to create a constitutional monarchy. They believed that having a King is necessary. However the Jacobins wanted a Republic. The Jacobins soon had a petition drive which led to a clash with troops which resulted in casualties. This is an important aspect in history because it teaches us that opposing sides can lead to severe danger, which exists today. -
Austria and Prussia's intervention
Prussia and Austria became allies with King Louis to fight the French citizens. From that onwards, the Assembly voted to abolish the Monarchy. And that resulted in everyone being able to vote while King Louis is on trial. The King was found guilty. This is a good highlight in France's revolution because it shows how the Monarchy collapsed and ended in bloodshed. -
Trial for King Louis the 16th
Since he was found guilty, there was one vote that voted to have the King sentenced to death with a guillotine. This made it hard for Austria and Prussia to throne King Louis again. The importance in this part is to show how allies works even when King Louis was going down. -
Guillotines Galore
After the King was executed, this triggered a chain reaction of many others deaths. Approximately 16,000 enemies of the revolution were executed and one of them was Marie Antoinette. This is one of most famous aspect of France's Revolution due to the high number of casualties and the chaos spread across the nation. -
Napoleon Bonaparte
France was still at war with Austria and Prussia, however France won due to Napoleon Bonaparte. Soon he was placed as the first Consul in France, with yet another Constitution. This is good to highlight because in fact, Napoleon went down as well and a Monarchy returned later. This shows how powerful the idea of Monarchies can be. -
Restoration of Monarchs
After Napoleon failed, the Monarchy returned with a King, Nobelity and an a selected religion. There was no republic or democracy or any other form of government besides the Monarchy. This is the most important aspect of France's Revolution because it can be looked at in many many ways. It is open to discussion and controversial to many. This is important for discussion based work. -
LINKS!
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