This Monarch is sometimes called the SUN KING
King Louis XIV (14th)
A large crowd gathered in front of the Bastille, demanding weapons and ammunition stored there.
Storming of the Bastille
This word means that kings/queens have complete power and sometimes they would abuse their power over the people.
Absolute Monarchs
The Guillotine: The device used to behead people during the Reign of Terror
… Nor is there liberty if the power of judging is not separate from legislative power and from executive power. If it were joined to legislative power, the power over the life and liberty of the citizens would be arbitrary, for the judge would be the legislator. If it were joined to executive power, the judge could have the force of an oppressor…
—Montesquieu, The Spirit of the Laws
Baron de Montesquieu believed that a separation of powers would
prevent tyranny/absolute power by acting as a check on power
restore authority to the Roman Catholic Church
increase corruption of political authority
decrease the power of the middle class
1. prevent tyranny/absolute power by acting as a check on power
This person is known for rising in the military ranks at the age of 19, for staging a coup (forced overthrow of the government) and the failure of invading Russia
Napoleon Bonaparte
This happens to Louis XVIII (18th) as a result of the Congress of Vienna
Louis XVIII (18th) is appointed as King
The third estate formed this government because they were extremely unhappy with the decision made by the first and second estates that they decided to form their own assembly.
The National Assembly.
The voting system during the estates general meeting. Each estate gets ONE vote each.
… Nor is there liberty if the power of judging is not separate from legislative power and from executive power. If it were joined to legislative power, the power over the life and liberty of the citizens would be arbitrary, for the judge would be the legislator. If it were joined to executive power, the judge could have the force of an oppressor…
—Montesquieu, The Spirit of the Laws
One historical development that resulted from the ideas expressed here was the
End of Feudalism
French Revolution
Glorious Revolution
Cultural Revolution
2. French Revolution
This person formed the Committee of Public Safety and led an event called "The Reign of Terror"
Maximilien Robespierre
The women's march was peaceful but forceful. They demanded that the king and queen come back to Paris with them. The king eventually agreed to return to Paris.
Women’s March to Versailles
Supporters Constitutional Monarchy
Favored keeping the king as a figurehead with limited power.
GIRONDINS: Moderate [middle]
1. France loses all of its land gained under Napoleon, back to its 1789 borders.
2. Prussia, Russia, and Austria gain land in order to counter France.
Based on this passage, what did the Third Estate want?
independence from France
more influence in the political system
removal of the monarchy
freedom of religion in France
2. more influence in the political system
This Enlightenment thinker believes that everyone has 3 natural rights: Life, Liberty and Property
JOHN LOCKE
A period in history when European thinkers valued reason, freedom, and knowledge to make society better.
The Enlightenment
This word means that a person (like King Louis XIV (14th)), believes that God gave them the right to rule as they saw fit.
Divine Right
Yellow: Napoleon's Empire
Light Green: Controlled by Napoleon's Relatives
Dark Green: Napoleon's Allies (helpers)
Gray: Free Countries (NOT controlled by Napoleon)
Which statement is best supported by information found in this chart?
Clergy were spared from the Reign of Terror.
The Reign of Terror affected all classes equally.
The Reign of Terror crossed social and economic boundaries.
Peasants were the most frequent victims of the Reign of Terror.
3. The Reign of Terror crossed social and economic boundaries.
The absolute monarch during PRE-REVOLUTIONARY FRANCE
King Louis XVI (16th)
This was an international meeting of the leaders of Europe’s great powers, with the goal of returning Europe to its pre-revolutionary state. (it happened in the capital city of Austria)
The Congress of Vienna
Prevent any other one empire/ruler from becoming powerful enough to take over other places.
Balance of Power (one of the goals of the Congress of Vienna)
Explain this image
The 1st and 2nd estate are standing over the 3rd estate.
The 1st and 2nd estate are treating the 3rd estate unfairly
Source: Peiser and Serber, Our World, AMSCO (adapted) from the NYS Global History and Geography Regents Exam, January 2005.
Based on this map, identify a political impact of Napoleon’s conquests in Europe.
The French empire directly or indirectly controlled most of western Europe
The French empire lost colonies
France controlled Sicily
Napoleon’s empire grew through peaceful treaties with neighboring powers.
1. The French empire directly or indirectly controlled most of western Europe