French Revolution Summary for Grade 6
(1789- 1799)
This fiery revolution by the oppressed in France set with the original goals, to create a constitutional monarchy and reform the structure of the nation, soon developed into a move to overthrow the king and establish a republic. The revolution was followed by a return of the monarchy, but the French people had learned that inequality did not have to be borne, and they were never again dominated as before by the privileged class.
What had inspired the people?
The American Influence
During the American War of Independence (1776-1783), Commander George Washington was supported with French fleets both at land and at sea to abolish the control of their common enemy, Britain, over the States. These people, annoyed by the bullying measures of the London Government had the goal of living in place with the foundation that “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness” was the common right of every man. Thus after their American leaders signed their “Declaration of Peace” highly prioritizing equality, they fought vigorously for their independence with their French allies and gained great success in 1781 as the British General Cornwallis surrendered in Yorktown and later when in 1783, Britain finallysigned the Peace Treaty of Paris. Thus, an independent and democratic republic, The United States of America took birth, where the rules and laws were formed with the consent of the governed, who were free to abolish a Government who did not serve them fairly and then to make a new one promising their safety and happiness. The French took these inspirational ideas home, where the Third-Estate along with all the peasantry were oppressed by the ruling class and nobles, with the dream of bringing such flourishing prosperity to their motherlan
The Enlightenment
Since the wake of the 17th century, many French philosophers started thinking of new ideas based on democracy and the freedom of having contrasting opinions. Being the centre of arts and culture, other
This fiery revolution by the oppressed in France set with the original goals, to create a constitutional monarchy and reform the structure of the nation, soon developed into a move to overthrow the king and establish a republic. The revolution was followed by a return of the monarchy, but the French people had learned that inequality did not have to be borne, and they were never again dominated as before by the privileged class.
What had inspired the people?
The American Influence
During the American War of Independence (1776-1783), Commander George Washington was supported with French fleets both at land and at sea to abolish the control of their common enemy, Britain, over the States. These people, annoyed by the bullying measures of the London Government had the goal of living in place with the foundation that “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness” was the common right of every man. Thus after their American leaders signed their “Declaration of Peace” highly prioritizing equality, they fought vigorously for their independence with their French allies and gained great success in 1781 as the British General Cornwallis surrendered in Yorktown and later when in 1783, Britain finallysigned the Peace Treaty of Paris. Thus, an independent and democratic republic, The United States of America took birth, where the rules and laws were formed with the consent of the governed, who were free to abolish a Government who did not serve them fairly and then to make a new one promising their safety and happiness. The French took these inspirational ideas home, where the Third-Estate along with all the peasantry were oppressed by the ruling class and nobles, with the dream of bringing such flourishing prosperity to their motherlan
The Enlightenment
Since the wake of the 17th century, many French philosophers started thinking of new ideas based on democracy and the freedom of having contrasting opinions. Being the centre of arts and culture, other