PPT-Edmund Burke, Reflections on the Revolution in France (1790)

Edmund Burke Reflections on the Revolution in France 1790 You will observe that from the Magna Charta to the Declaration of Right it has been the uniform policy of our constitution to claim and assert our liberties as an. Threat or Promise?. Causes for Revolution. Causes for Revolution. France is near broke. Causes for Revolution. France is near broke. Lost Seven Years War. Causes for Revolution. France is near broke. Numerous revolutions arise as a result of external influences and internal conflicts. Inspired by previous independent movements in America and France as well as the dissatisfaction of French rule, St. . Out of the tomb of murdered monarchy in France has arisen a vast tremendous unformed specter, in a far more terrific guise than any which ever yet has overpowered the imagination and subdued the forti Examples from French Revolution. Crane Brinton, . The Anatomy of a Revolution. Every revolution begins with the problems of the Old Regime. 1. st. stage = increasing dissatisfaction with the Old regime, spontaneous acts of protest and violence, overthrow. Louis XVI. Problems in France. Marie Antoinette. Unemployment. Louis XVI. Louis XVI was immature and lacked self-confidence.. He wanted to be a good king and help his subjects, but he faced enormous debt and rising resentment towards the monarchy. . Political Clubs. There were no political parties like today. Instead people joined political clubs. They could meet to discuss political ideas. Members were also part of the Legislative Assembly. Stuck together. Reforms were not enough to stop the hungry, unemployed and poorly paid people of Paris who took up arms. . Their actions would push events further and faster than anyone could have . foreseen. Global Impact of American . . What was the impact of the French Revolution on British society?. Initial Reaction from Political Leaders. The early French Revolution appeared to stand for constitutional monarchy and a few extended rights. Many in Britain therefore offered it cautious approval. Section Two – Creating a New France . Bell Work. Turn your book to page 171. Preview this section. Analyze all pictures (read in captions that go along with the picture; i.e. Paris in Arms, and Women March on Versailles). Historical interpretations of class conflict leading to. the French Revolution. Bourgeoisie . was united by economic position and class interest and frustrated by feudal laws. Eventually, rose up to lead the . Mary Wollstonecraft and Hannah More. Introduction. Debate . on gender . often . confused and . contradictory . Growing . number of female writers . entering debate. Focus on role of women. , their education, and their . Political Parties and the People who led them. The Political Clubs. There were no parties in France at this period in history. People joined political clubs.. Clubs held meetings, published pamphlets.. The Rivalry between Britain and France in the 18 th Century By: Kayla Pickell Period 6 2007 FRQ Britain and France were engaged in a geopolitical and economic rivalry during the 18 th Century. Identify the factors that contributed to this rivalry, and assess the results for both countries over the period 1689 to 1789 What was the French Revolution?. 1. The French Revolution (1789-1799). The French Revolution was a period of . radical. . social. and . political. . change. in France. . The . monarchy was eventually abolished. .