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BASTILLE DAY

BASTILLE DAY. 1789 French revolution. KING & QUEEN OF FRANCE . King Louis XVI ruled from 1774 to 1792 Married Marie Antoinette in 1770. Both died in the year 1793 They had 4 children . King Louis XVI 23/08/1754 to 21/01/1793. Marie Antoinette 02/11/1755 to 16/10/1793. BASTILLE DAY.

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BASTILLE DAY

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  1. BASTILLE DAY 1789 French revolution

  2. KING & QUEEN OF FRANCE • King Louis XVI ruled from 1774 to 1792 • Married Marie Antoinette in 1770 • Both died in the • year 1793 • They had 4 children King Louis XVI 23/08/1754 to 21/01/1793 Marie Antoinette 02/11/1755 to 16/10/1793 BASTILLE DAY

  3. The Absolute Monarch of France An Absolute Monarch is a King or Queen who has total control over everything in the country in which they rule. • Louis became King at the age of 19. • He focused on foreign policy and religious uniformity. • He wanted to be love by his people • The country was heavily in debt • He suffered from depression King Louis XVI 23/08/1754 to 21/01/1793 BASTILLE DAY

  4. The French Elite – the First Estate The French Elite were Kings, Queens, and Nobility • The Nobility in France during this period owned 90% of all lands • They collected dues and rent from the peasants who lived on their land BASTILLE DAY

  5. The Church in France – the Second Estate • King Louis brought about religious uniformity which meant that people were allowed to practice different religions without fear of punishment. • Religious Leaders controlled 10% of the land in France BASTILLE DAY

  6. Poverty in France – the Third Estate • 97% of the French population were living in poverty • They were forced to work on the Nobilities Estates for very little in return • During this time the American Revolution was taken place which encouraged people to think about taking control to implement change BASTILLE DAY

  7. The Revolution Begins • In 1788 a bad harvest leads to further unrest • 97% of people in France had no vote • On May 19th 1789 King Louis convened the Estates-General to hear the grievances of the Third Estate Leaders (who represented the common people) • King Louis locked them out of the meeting • so they could not air their grievances • As a result the Leaders met in a indoor tennis • court and decided to form a National • Assembly and establish a new Constitution BASTILLE DAY

  8. The Tennis Court Oath • The Estates-General took an oath not to separate until the new Constitution was established • This oath became known as the ‘Tennis Court Oath’ • They were gradually joined by other leaders of the common people • The people feared that they King would attack • them for looking to make changes so they • decided to break into the Bastille Prison to • Steal the weapons that were there BASTILLE DAY

  9. The Bastille Prison • On 14th July 1789 the common people stormed the Bastille Prison taking all weapons and releasing prisoners BASTILLE DAY

  10. The Fete de la Federation • On 14th July 1790 a huge celebration and feast was held. It lasted for four days • It took place on the Champ de Mars which was outside Paris • In 1880 Bastille Day was made a national • holiday to be celebrated each year BASTILLE DAY

  11. The Death of King Louis XVI • On 21st January 1815 King Louis was beheaded by guillotine at Place de la Revolution in Paris BASTILLE DAY

  12. Questions Thank you for listening Any Questions? BASTILLE DAY

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