France

CHART: CHARACTERISTICS OF A CIVILIZATION OR CULTURE NAME: _ France ___ PERIOD:__ DATE: __ · **Leaders, Elites** · **State Structure** · **War** · **Diplomacy, Treaties** · **Courts, Laws** || French revolution began 1789, inspired by the American Revolution. Uprising against Louis XVI. Pre revolutionary French parliament was divided into 3 ‘estates’ the clergy, the nobility and the commoners. In 1789, the third estate organized themselves as the national assembly. Created the Declaration of the Rights of man and Citizen. This launched the revolution. 1793 Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were executed. 1793-1794—Reign of Terror under the leadership of Maximilien Robespierre and the Committee of public safety. Ended when Robespierre was executed because of tyranny and dictatorship. Festival of Unity in 1793 to mark the first anniversary of the end of the monarchy. Napoleon Bonaparte—1799-1814. Tamed the revolution and preserved civil equality, a secular law code, religious freedom and promotion by merit. || · **Type of System** · **Technology, Industry** · **Trade, Commerce** · **Capital/Money** · **Types of Businesses** || Industrial revolution from 1750-early 19th century spiked economy. Constructed 2915 miles of railroads by 1850 6.8% of the world manufacturing output by 1900 = = || · **Holy Books** · **Beliefs, Teachings** · **Conversion** · **Sin/Salvation** · **Deities** || Reconciled with the catholic church during Napoleons reign. || · **Family** · **Gender Relations** · **Social Classes** · **Inequalities** · **Life Styles** || During the revolution there was profound social upheaval. All social classes were rebelling against the king. || · **Art, Music** · **Writing, Literature** · **Philosophy** · **Math & Science** · **Education** || Authors: Victor Hugo, //Les Miserables// Gustave Flaubert, //Madame Bovary// Playwrite Moliere, //Tartuffe// Music: //Claude Debussy// || · **Location** · **Physical** · **Movement** · **Human/Environment** · **Region** || Europe. Across British Channel from England, bordered by Belgium, Switzerland, Italy and Spain. ||
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