French Revolution of 1789

Revolutions

The French Revolution and the Industrial Revolution

Poll

When is a revolution a good thing?

• Never

• Sometimes

• Always

The French Revolution

• started 1789 against King Louis XVI

• The Reign of Terror

• The French Revolution ended when Napoleon became emperor

The French Revolution

Began in 1789

France 1789

• Was in huge trouble

• the country and the peasants were broke

• peasants paid all the taxes

Multiple Choice

Which was was NOT a cause of the French Revolution?

• The ideas of the Enlightenment

• Napoleon’s becomes emperor

• Financial (money) Problems

Multiple Choice

“Instead of the movement of excited crowds, the silence of the grave covers all the streets in Paris. The shops are closed, and everyone has locked their doors from inside—much as if a huge piece of black sadness has spread over all that breathes.”

A French citizen returning to Paris after an 18-month absence; December 1793.

QUESTION: What is the ATTITUDE of the reading passage?

• Happiness about the Revolution

• Fear from the Reign of Terror

• Anger about Napoleon becoming Emperor

Multiple Choice

What happened because of the French Revolution?

• The king returned with more power

• The Catholic Church controlled the government

• The peasants gained more power

Multiple Choice

Why did the French people support Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte?

• He would bring King Louis XVI back to power

• He would finally bring peace to France

• He would end British control of France