Chapter Three Review

The French Revolution and Napoleon – Chapter 3 Review

Section 1: The French Revolution Begins

Big Question: Why have people in the past struggled for their rights?

Main Ideas

§       The Third Estate, the vast majority of the people, were heavily taxed and discontented.

§       Meeting as a separate assembly made the Third Estate votes count as much as those of the clergy and nobles.

§       The National Assembly set up a limited monarchy in the Constitution of 1791

Chapter Objectives

§       Describe the social inequalities that contributed to the French Revolution

§       Describe the economic problems that contributed to the French Revolution.

§       Understand why certain groups opposed the new order.

HW: pg. 218 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) – due 10/5 (Wed)

Section 2: Radical Revolution and Reaction

Big Question: What is the difference between asserting a claim to human rights and simply trying to gain more power? 

Main Ideas

§       Some European countries threatened to invade France to keep the king in power.

§       The Committee of Public Safety executed thousands who opposed the government.

§       The revolutionary army defended France against invasion.

§       The Directory set up in 1795 was not able to solve the government’s economic problems.

Chapter Objectives

§        Identify the reasons why a European coalition fought together against France.

§       Explain why the Reign of Terror occurred.

§       Explain how Napoleon Bonaparte was able to seize power during a coup d’état.

HW: pg. 225 (1, 2, 3, 5, 6) – due 10/10 (Mon)

Section 3: The Age of Napoleon

Big Question: What are the ways that governments violate the rights of their citizens? 

Main Ideas

§       Napoleon overthrew the Directory and eventually held total power.

§       Napoleon established a single law code that recognized the equality of all citizens.

§       Napoleon established an empire covering much of Europe.

§       Nationalism spread by France led to opposition to French rule in other countries.

§       After major losses in Russia and Austria, Napoleon met defeat at Waterloo and was exiled.

Chapter Objectives

§       Describe Napoleon’s rise to power and his victories.

§       Explain why Napoleon was ultimately defeated.

§       Explain how the spread of nationalism led to French defeats

HW: pg. 235 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) – due 10/13 (Thurs)

Chapter Review pg. 238 (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 25, 33, 34, 35, 36) – due 10/18 (Tues – Test Day) (extra credit is #28, 29)