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Understanding the Unique Aspects of the American and French Revolutions

This content explores the distinctive characteristics of the American and French Revolutions, highlighting their causes, effects, and the Enlightenment ideas that influenced them. The American Revolution was marked by self-government, natural rights, and the establishment of a constitutional framework, while the French Revolution featured class struggles, radical changes, and the eventual rise of Napoleon. A comparison of both revolutions invites reflection on their legacies and the concept of success in revolutionary movements.

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Understanding the Unique Aspects of the American and French Revolutions

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  1. Do Now: What do you think makes the United States unique?

  2. CST Review American and French Revolutions

  3. American Revolution CAUSES • Self government • Taxes - Debt from French Indian War • Mercantilism - Limits on trade • Enlightenment Ideas

  4. American Revolution EFFECTS • Declaration of Independence Based on Enlightenment ideas • Right to Rebel • Natural Rights

  5. American Revolution EFFECTS • Constitution Based on Enlightenment ideas • Separation of Powers • Checks and Balances • Consent of the Governed • Bill of Rights Based on Enlightenment ideas • Free speech and religion • Rights of the accused

  6. French Revolution CAUSES • Class structure - society divided into three estates 1st estate – clergy - Owned 10% of land, did not pay taxes 2nd estate – nobility - Owned 20 % of land, did not pay taxes 3rd estate – everyone else • 97% of population, paid all taxes • No influence in government

  7. French Revolution CAUSES • Debt • Pay for lifestyle of king • Pay for American Revolution • Enlightenment Ideas • Weak leader • King Louis XVI

  8. The Revolution 1789- 1815

  9. The Moderate Stage (1789-91) • Louis XVI calls Estates General to deal with debt • Third Estate form the National Assembly • Tennis Court Oath – write a constitution • Declaration of the Rights of Man – Bill of Rights based on Enlightenment ideas • France becomes a Constitutional Monarchy • Limit power of king • End nobility • Government control Church

  10. The Radical Stage (1792-94) • France invaded • Louis XVI executed • France declared a Republic • Reign of Terror = enemies of republic executed • Guillotine • Led by Robespierre

  11. The Reactionary Stage 1795-1814 • Napoleon takes power in a coup d’etat • Declared Emperor of France • Restores nobility, church • Reformed laws • Free speech limited • Women’s rights restricted • Slavery restored in colonies

  12. French Revolution EFFECTS • Revolutions in Latin America • Inspired by Enlightenment ideas • Enabled by French defeat of Spain • Led by Simon Bolivar

  13. French Revolution EFFECTS • Monarchy restored • Spread of Nationalism • French citizens fought for country, not King • Spread of Enlightenment ideas • liberty, democracy • Congress of Vienna • Redraw map of Europe to contain France • Balance of Power in Europe

  14. Independent Station • Quizlet Review – French Revolution • File Cabinet Week 32

  15. Collaborative Station • Create a Venn Diagram comparing American and French Revolutions • Write a paragraph that answers the following question: Which revolution do you think was more successful? Explain why? • Provide specific examples to support your argument

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