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CHART: CHARACTERISTICS OF A CIVILIZATION OR
CULTURE
NAME: _____________France___________ PERIOD: __________ DATE:
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POLITICAL
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Leaders, Elites
State Structure
War
Diplomacy, Treaties
Courts, Laws
ECONOMIC
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Type of System
Technology, Industry
Trade, Commerce
Capital/Money
Types of Businesses
RELIGIOUS
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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
Reconciled with the catholic church during Napoleons reign.
Holy Books
Beliefs, Teachings
Conversion
Sin/Salvation
Deities
SOCIAL
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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.
Family
Gender Relations
Social Classes
Inequalities
Life Styles
During the revolution there was profound social upheaval. All social classes were
rebelling against the king.
INTELLECTUAL , ARTS
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Art, Music
Writing, Literature
Philosophy
Math & Science
Education
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Location
Physical
Movement
Human/Environment
Region
Europe. Across British Channel from England, bordered by Belgium, Switzerland,
Italy and Spain.
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