History 114 Wk 1 Worksheet

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French Revolution and Napoleonic Era Worksheet

1. Essay

In 250 to 300 words, explain how the following ideas and ideals influenced the events and motivated the participants in the French Revolution:

• Liberty

• Equality

• Brotherhood

• Hubris

• Fiscal irresponsibility

• Democracy

• Technology

Ideas that influence the events and motivated the participants in the French Revolution was that of beliefs of Liberty, written by the revolutionary deputies “Liberty consists in the ability to do whatever does not harm another. Equality influenced the idea that they were declaring the that all men were created equal. Prisons were developed on the Liberty system or ideas. According to the rights of men were all equal before law. Only the wealthy men were able to vote. Poor management resulting in the deflation of property values. Fiscal irresponsibility of the kingdoms and wealthy enraged the peasants or people which causing influence by brotherhood because citizens revolted to show “the power of the people”. Democracy influenced the French Revolution was a school for the French nation. Birth and wealth determined power. Everyone learned Politics by experience or learned use. Women demanded their roles in place, and things didn’t overcome easily with the new construction of politics. Hubris influenced the French Revolution because no one wanted to admit that they were wrong or deserve less entitlement than the others. Technology influenced the French Revolution because first the lack of technology, fights and overturning of powers were crucial to victories, and defeats by whomever was at the better advantage. Later technology assisted Revolution by the attempt of gaining additional resources or knowledge.

Napoleonic Timeline

For each date and location, identify the significant event that occurred and write a single-sentence description of the event.

|15 August 1769...