The French Revolution Class 9 PPT

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F r e n c h
R e v o l u t i o n
C l ass -9
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F r e n c h
R e v o l u t i o n
C l ass -9
Occurred in 1789, a significant event
in human history.
Swept away existing political
institutions, overthrew the French
Monarchy, aimed for an egalitarian
society and responsible government.
Started with the storming of Bastille
on July 14, 1789, and continued until
Napoleon Bonaparte's rise to power.
Introduction to the French Revolution
Illustration of Storming of the Bastille Prison
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F r e n c h
R e v o l u t i o n
C l ass -9
Occurred in 1789, a significant event
in human history.
Swept away existing political
institutions, overthrew the French
Monarchy, aimed for an egalitarian
society and responsible government.
Started with the storming of Bastille
on July 14, 1789, and continued until
Napoleon Bonaparte's rise to power.
Introduction to the French Revolution
Illustration of Storming of the Bastille Prison
Referred to as the 'Old Regime.'
Divided into three estates: 
First Estate: The clergy, exempt from
taxes.
Second Estate: Nobility, also exempt from
taxes, with feudal privileges.
Third Estate: Included various groups,
both rich and poor, such as businessmen,
merchants, lawyers, peasants, artisans,
landless laborers, and more.
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French Society Before the Revolution
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F r e n c h
R e v o l u t i o n
C l ass -9
Occurred in 1789, a significant event
in human history.
Swept away existing political
institutions, overthrew the French
Monarchy, aimed for an egalitarian
society and responsible government.
Started with the storming of Bastille
on July 14, 1789, and continued until
Napoleon Bonaparte's rise to power.
Introduction to the French Revolution
Illustration of Storming of the Bastille Prison
Referred to as the 'Old Regime.'
Divided into three estates: 
First Estate: The clergy, exempt from
taxes.
Second Estate: Nobility, also exempt from
taxes, with feudal privileges.
Third Estate: Included various groups,
both rich and poor, such as businessmen,
merchants, lawyers, peasants, artisans,
landless laborers, and more.
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2.
3.
French Society Before the Revolution
Population growth led to increased food demand.
Food production couldn't keep up, leading to rising bread
prices.
Low wages widened the gap between the rich and poor.
Droughts and hail worsened conditions.
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2.
3.
4.
Struggle to Survive
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F r e n c h
R e v o l u t i o n
C l ass -9
Occurred in 1789, a significant event
in human history.
Swept away existing political
institutions, overthrew the French
Monarchy, aimed for an egalitarian
society and responsible government.
Started with the storming of Bastille
on July 14, 1789, and continued until
Napoleon Bonaparte's rise to power.
Introduction to the French Revolution
Illustration of Storming of the Bastille Prison
Referred to as the 'Old Regime.'
Divided into three estates: 
First Estate: The clergy, exempt from
taxes.
Second Estate: Nobility, also exempt from
taxes, with feudal privileges.
Third Estate: Included various groups,
both rich and poor, such as businessmen,
merchants, lawyers, peasants, artisans,
landless laborers, and more.
1.
2.
3.
French Society Before the Revolution
Population growth led to increased food demand.
Food production couldn't keep up, leading to rising bread
prices.
Low wages widened the gap between the rich and poor.
Droughts and hail worsened conditions.
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2.
3.
4.
Struggle to Survive
Peasants revolted against taxes
and food scarcity.
The middle class emerged,
prospered through trade and
manufacturing, and had access
to education and new ideas.
Social position based on merit,
not birth.
Philosophers like Rousseau and
Montesquieu proposed new forms
of government.
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A Growing Middle Class Envisions Change