https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt en-us 2022-10-10 16:09:12 UTC 2025-09-30 18:59:30 UTC hello@padlet.com reesekwill https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2333842356 The societal structure of French society, that was created in the middle ages. It broke French society into three estates.]]> 2022-10-10 16:13:35 UTC https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2333842356 reesekwill https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2333845735 Poor harvests would eventually to a famine that would impact the third estate the most strongly. ]]> 2022-10-10 16:15:55 UTC https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2333845735 reesekwill https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2333847533 The American Revolution would provide inspiration for the French Revolution. ]]> 2022-10-10 16:17:08 UTC https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2333847533 reesekwill https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2333850445 Abbe Sieyes writes a pamphlet questioning the placement of the Third Estate in French society. ]]> 2022-10-10 16:19:04 UTC https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2333850445 reesekwill https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2333855185 Louis XVI, upon Jacques Necker’s recommendation, calls the General-Estate (for the first time in 100 years) to try and tax the first and second estates. The first month is spent trying to decide how voting would work.]]> 2022-10-10 16:22:14 UTC https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2333855185 reesekwill https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2333863332 After weeks of stalemate at the Estates-General, members of the third estate declare themselves the National Assembly and pledge the Tennis Court Oath. This oath promised that they would continue to meet until a constitution was established. ]]> 2022-10-10 16:27:19 UTC https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2333863332 reesekwill https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2333865671 A mob storms the Bastille, a prison that once represented the oppression of the monarchy, hoping to free prisoners and loot gun powder. Only 7 prisoners were inside and no gun powder was taken. ]]> 2022-10-10 16:28:52 UTC https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2333865671 reesekwill https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2333870878 Much panic was caused as the political crisis and famine coincided. Peasants stole crops, set fire to old manor records, and anger against the ancient regime was high. ]]> 2022-10-10 16:31:55 UTC https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2333870878 reesekwill https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2333872795 Modeled after the Declaration of Independence, this document abolished feudalism, and guaranteed the rights of the French people. ]]> 2022-10-10 16:33:17 UTC https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2333872795 reesekwill https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2333875942 6,000 women marched on Versailles, in an effort to have the King realize their suffering. They were especially angry with Marie Antoinette and her extravagant lifestyle while their own children starved. ]]> 2022-10-10 16:35:21 UTC https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2333875942 reesekwill https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2333878409 The National Assembly produced this document, which set up a limited monarchy. For moderate reforms, the Constitution marked the end of the French Revolution. ]]> 2022-10-10 16:36:54 UTC https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2333878409 reesekwill https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2333883105 The emperor of Austria and the King of Prussia signed the declaration of Pilnitz supporting Louis XVI and threatening to go to war against France if something happened to the French monarches. ]]> 2022-10-10 16:39:58 UTC https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2333883105 reesekwill https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2333888632 European rulers feared the revolution would spread to their country, with many emigres fueling the fire with their tales of attacks by the revolutionary government.]]> 2022-10-10 16:43:38 UTC https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2333888632 reesekwill https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2333894147 The Legislative Assembly finally takes office, but the assignats (French currency) fail in value, causing inflation. Eventually the Jacobins will take power. ]]> 2022-10-10 16:45:04 UTC https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2333894147 reesekwill https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2333897778 After Jacobins gain political power, in hopes to promote patriotism, they declare war on Austria, Britain, Prussia, and other states over the Declaration of Pilnitz. ]]> 2022-10-10 16:47:28 UTC https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2333897778 reesekwill https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2343608217 A period of 10 months, where terror was invoked by the Committee on Public Safety, lead by Robespierre. Around 50,000 people were executed. Robespierre is deemed ‘incorruptible.’]]> 2022-10-17 16:44:45 UTC https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2343608217 reesekwill https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2343609739 2022-10-17 16:45:31 UTC https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2343609739 reesekwill https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2343612281 She appealed to all mothers during her trail. Her last words were an apology to the executioner after stepping on his foot. ]]> 2022-10-17 16:46:52 UTC https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2343612281 reesekwill https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2343617806 Marked as the “Thermidorean Reaction,” Robespierre’s death is the end of the Reign of Terror. There was a steep decline in executions.]]> 2022-10-17 16:49:59 UTC https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2343617806 reesekwill https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2343621081 The third stage of the French Revolution, under the Directory France made peace with Prussia and Spain and continued fighting Austria and Great Britain.]]> 2022-10-17 16:51:58 UTC https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2343621081 reesekwill https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2345505796 Napoleon Bonaparte was a military hero who rose quickly through the army. He was born in Italy but eventually embraced French culture. ]]> 2022-10-18 16:44:27 UTC https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2345505796 reesekwill https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2345509950 By staging a coup d’etat within a coup, Napoleon was able to overthrow the Directory and set up a three-man governing board known as the Consulate. This exchange of power was completely bloodless. ]]> 2022-10-18 16:46:46 UTC https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2345509950 reesekwill https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2345512465 By holding a plebiscite, he is ‘voted’ in as a consul for life. ]]> 2022-10-18 16:48:05 UTC https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2345512465 reesekwill https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2345516274 Napoleon crowns himself, inviting the Pope to the coronation but not allowing the Pope to crown him. He views himself has more powerful then the church. ]]> 2022-10-18 16:49:30 UTC https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2345516274 reesekwill https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2350911823 This ends dechristianization of France. However, Napoleon makes sure that his power as head of state is higher then the church’s power.]]> 2022-10-21 15:42:54 UTC https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2350911823 reesekwill https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2350915415 The Battle of Trafalger ended Napoleon’s plans to invade Britain after the British navy smashed the French fleet at the Iberian peninsula.  This begins Napoleon’s Continental system to close European ports to British goods. ]]> 2022-10-21 15:45:24 UTC https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2350915415 reesekwill https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2350919410 The tsar of Russia initially supported Napoleon but ended up withdrawing from the Continental System. As a result, Napoleon invaded Russia. However, Russia employed a scorched-earth policy that made it impossible for Napoleon’s army to survive. Napoleon was forced to retreat with a fraction of his men. ]]> 2022-10-21 15:48:17 UTC https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2350919410 reesekwill https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2350921533 Russia, Britain, Prussia, and Austria formed an alliance against France after Napoleons defeat in Russia. Napoleon was once again defeated by this alliance in the Battle of Nations (Battle of Leipzig). ]]> 2022-10-21 15:49:48 UTC https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2350921533 reesekwill https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2350922895 After his defeat at the Battle of Nations, Napoleon abdicated and Louis XVII was recognized as the king of France.]]> 2022-10-21 15:50:48 UTC https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2350922895 reesekwill https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2350925029 Louis XVIII’s return rekindled fears of the old regime and Napoleon escaped his exile, returning to France in triumph. ]]> 2022-10-21 15:52:19 UTC https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2350925029 reesekwill https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2350927768 Napoleon’s return to power only lasted 100 days and ended when British and Prussian forces defeated him at this Battle. He was forced to abdicate once again and was exiled to St.Helena’s island. ]]> 2022-10-21 15:53:52 UTC https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2350927768 reesekwill https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2350935609 Created the Congress of Vienna, which created a balance of power, protected the system of monarchy and prevented French expansion.  The ultimate goal of this meeting was to promote peace and support the principles of legitimacy. ]]> 2022-10-21 15:59:28 UTC https://padlet.com/reesekwill/1z3modz1hnbg9yjt/wish/2350935609