Unit 1 Ch. 2 Flashcards
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Significance of storming Bastille.
it became a symbol of French Nationalism because the Bastille was a symbol of the monarchy as it was meant for political prisoners. Storming the Bastille symbolized freedom because it tore down a facet of the monarchy, and because it freed those who questioned it.
Social factors leading to the French revolution
- the enlightenment philosophies
- the idea of democracy
- success of the American Revolution
- crazy policies set by the Catholic Church and King
- lack of social mobility
Economic factors leading to the French revolution
- France facing bankruptcy because of funding the American Revolution
- burden of taxation for the third estate
Geographic factors leading to the French revolution
- Poor crops resulting in widespread starvation
Political factors leading to the French revolution
- France was an absolute monarchy, and the monarchy gave the third estate no voice
- raised taxes on the third estate
- unfair advantage when voting because each estate got one vote
Primary causes of American Revolution
Similarly to the French revolution, the British overtaxed the American colonies because of war expenses, which lead to the revolt. When tea (which the British overtaxed) was being shipped to America, the Americans, dressed as Natives, dumped the tea overboard, taking a stand against the British.
How is the Railway considered a national myth
Because it is a story overblown in importance, and put on a pedestal, even though the labour was done by Chinese Navvies. Also, it symbolizes the birth of a nation, joining the West and East, and is something many people take pride in.
How has Canada’s national stories been defined in the past?
Our stories were shaped by the British world view, as they were Canada’ former government until 1965.
Tennis court oath
An oath made by the third estate in a tennis court stating: “we shall not stop meeting here until a new constitution is written and signed”
Estate general vs National assembly
National assembly: third estate, government of the people
Estate general: protects the heirarchy and the estate system
Collective consciousness
an internal consciousness or awareness shared by many people. It may be based on a shared memory of and pride in specific events, which become myths and symbols of belonging
Who makes up the three estates?
First estate: clergy (0.5%)
Second estate: Nobility (2%)
Third estate: commoners (98%)
Bourgeoisie
new middle class made up of educated and/or wealthy commoners such as doctors, lawyers, artists, and merchants.
Ancien regime
the feudal system
The enlightenment
A movement in Europe throughout the 1700s. Philosophers wrote about liberty, happiness, religious freedom, and individual rights.
What did Locke and Rosseau argue in favour of?
in favour of popular sovereignty (democracy) and they spoke against absolute monarchy.
What was the tax percentage for the third estate?
10%
What were the negative feelings towards Marie Antoinette attributed to?
They thought she was a #**%@ there for the money, and the king and her couldn’t even do their one duty- produce an heir
Declaration of rights of man
Gave all french men equal rights before the law. Did away with unfair privileges and laid out human rights.
Main causes of French revolution
The first two estates abuse of commoners, and the rigid heirarchy of the feudal system. The only thing really uniting France was the belief that everyone was supposed to serve the king, and when that fell away, there was nothing left for them to suffer for.
Louis XVI’s qualities
Indecisive, unprepared, young, and inexperienced
How did the media/press contribute to the revolution?
It portrayed Louis XVI as a weak leader. Marat was calling for radical violence.
Woman’s march
The women came to the palace to kill the queen, but only killed some of the guard and had the king agree to the demands of the third estate (the revolution)
Jacobins
a radical. associated with the period of violence called the “terror”
