The French Revolution

By:Jaslene Lopez & Adri Lorenz

 What cause the French Revolution?

-Several things caused the French Revolution but the most

important reason are for example, the Bourgeois resentment
towards France for being excluded from political power and
positions of honor.

-Another reason is the social hierarchy was no longer somewhat

equaled. This bothered the merchants,manufactures, and professionals.
They felt like they didn’t get the freedom and the power they deserved.

-The last reason is the King increasing the taxes. This hurted the citizens
that struggled getting money and they felt like they had no say in this
they just wanted to feel and be heard.

Overall the theme of these reasons is the independence the people

wanted from France and France didn’t give that to them.
 The Desired Outcome vs. The Real Outcome
Though it is often debated the desired outcome of the French
Revolution, there were always three main goals. These goals
were liberty, equality and fraternity. Or as more commonly
known as, “Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité”.

Liberty: Liberty consists of being able to do anything that does not

harm others: thus, the exercise of the natural rights of every man
or woman has no bounds other than those that guarantee other
members of society the enjoyment of these same rights. The Outcome

Equality: Equality was seen as doing away with privilege in France.
It was the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and
opportunities.
Fraternity: Fraternity was suggestive of the importance of French
people seeing themselves as being together in struggle, united by
their beliefs and nationality. Whether this struggle was internal,
such as against a ruthless government, or external, for example
against those pesky English.
The final result of the French Revolution was the end of the French
Monarchy, feudalism, and it took political power from the Catholic
Church.
Additionally, it introduced new concepts to Europe, including as
liberty and freedom for the ordinary man, the abolition of slavery,
and women's rights. These new ideals persisted in Europe,
influencing and shaping many of the continent's current
governments.
Overall, it is easy to see the positive outcomes the French
Revolution had on their country and their initial goals.
 Who was apart of the French Revolution?
● Georges-Jacques Danton-He was a member of the city council of Paris, minister of
justice and head of the Provisional Executive Council. He used his power to lead the
french Revolution.

● Jean-Paul Marat-He began writing his articles “L’Ami du Peuple” in which he vented
his hatred of all the people in power. His papers were outlawed by the King but he
continued to write them in secret. His articles helped give the courage to the citizens
of France to stand up to those who were in power.

● Maximilien Robespierre-He became a member of a group of people in the National

Assembly . Robespierre and his allies started the Reign of Terror. This time over
40,000 people were killed by the guillotine. On July 27, 1793 he and his followers
were arrested and the next day, all 23 of them were guillotined. This leader used his
political power to lead the French Revolution.
 Why is the French Revolution so important?
The French Revolution was so important because it showed
people fighting for their independence and speaking up for
themselves. This is something not a lot of people get to do
and sometimes it's because they never get the chance. The
citizens of France felt as if they needed a change and
because France never listened to them the people decided
they should fight for it. The citizens of France never got
completely the outcome of what they wanted but the people
of France still got a change and some are okay with that
and some were forced to be quiet of their opinions. It
overall, put an end to the France’s monarchy, and changed
the political landscape
 Important events of the French Revolution

● Storming the Bastille- In the 17th century mobs stormed the Bastille at dawn on July 14, a
crowd armed with muskets and swords began to gather. 300 revolutionaries rushed in, the
gunpowder and cannons were seized.
● Execution of Marie- Antoinette- Marie was executed on october 16, 1793 because of how
she went against the monarchy and told the peasants they can eat cake since they had no
bread.
● Reign of Terror begins-Maximilien and his allies started killing people starting September
5, 1793 and ending July 27, 1794
● Maximilien Robespierre Executed- Executed along with 23 others on July 27,1794, for
killing over 200,000 citizens and starting the Reign of Terror.
● Napoleon takes over power-On August 22, 1795, Napoleon took over and many people tried
to speak up but was quieted by the army and this ended the French Revolution
Thank you!
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