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The French Revolution (1789-1799) was driven by social inequality, heavy taxation, poor leadership, and Enlightenment ideas. Key events included the Estates-General meeting, the Storming of the Bastille, and the execution of King Louis XVI, leading to the Reign of Terror and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. The revolution ended monarchy in France, promoted nationalism and republicanism, and inspired global movements for human rights and equality.

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French Revolution Presentation

The French Revolution (1789-1799) was driven by social inequality, heavy taxation, poor leadership, and Enlightenment ideas. Key events included the Estates-General meeting, the Storming of the Bastille, and the execution of King Louis XVI, leading to the Reign of Terror and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. The revolution ended monarchy in France, promoted nationalism and republicanism, and inspired global movements for human rights and equality.

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The French Revolution (1789–

1799)
• A Turning Point in World History

• Presented by: [Your Name]


Causes of the French Revolution
• - Social inequality (Three Estates system)
• - Heavy taxation on the Third Estate
• - Absolute monarchy and poor leadership
(Louis XVI)
• - Economic crisis and food shortages
• - Enlightenment ideas inspiring change
The Three Estates
• - First Estate: Clergy – privileged, no taxes
• - Second Estate: Nobility – little taxation
• - Third Estate: Commoners – paid most taxes,
no power
• - Inequality led to resentment and unrest
Key Events of the Revolution
• - Estates-General meeting (1789)
• - Tennis Court Oath
• - Storming of the Bastille (July 14, 1789)
• - Declaration of the Rights of Man
• - March on Versailles
The Fall of the Monarchy
• - King Louis XVI tries to flee France
• - Arrest and trial of the king
• - Execution by guillotine (1793)
• - Abolition of the monarchy
Reign of Terror (1793–1794)
• - Led by Robespierre and the Jacobins
• - Thousands executed as “enemies of the
revolution”
• - Use of the guillotine
• - Ends with Robespierre’s execution
Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte
• - Revolution leads to political instability
• - Napoleon rises through military success
• - Becomes First Consul, later Emperor
• - Ends the revolution, begins Napoleonic Era
Impact and Legacy
• - End of monarchy and feudal privileges in
France
• - Rise of nationalism and republican ideas
• - Inspired revolutions worldwide
• - Human rights and equality became key
political goals

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