French Revolution Periodization Narrative

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Period of the
French
Revolution
1st Period in
the French
Revolution:
Ancien
Regime

Components of the Narrative

Your Narrative

Introduction Sentence: W
hat were the common
themes and trends of this period of the revolution?

One of the common themes and trends in the ancien regime were
rumors and fear among the 3rd estate .

1st event narrative: D

escribe and narrate the event

The first event, the storming of the bastille was caused by 3rd
estate members anxious of having revenge on the monarchy. So
they got revenge by laying siege to the bastille, a royal prison and
a strong symbol of the monarchy. So deciding to storm it in search
for weapons would decrease the power of the monarchy and help
give power to the 3rd estate.

Evidence for this event: Provide

quote/picture/source as evidence of the event

In arriving at the square, the people, anxious to have revenge, allowed

neither De Launey (the commander
of the Bastille) nor the other
officers to reach the place of trial. Rather, they seized them from the
hands of their captors and trampled

(stomped) on them one after the

other. De Launey was struck by a thousand blows. His head was cut off
and hoisted on the end
of a pike (spear) with blood streaming down all
sides. This glorious day must shock our enemies, and finally usher
(bring) in for us the triumph of justice and liberty.

Analysis of evidence: E
xplain how the evidence

relates to the event AND explain how the event

relates to the themes of the period

2nd event narrative: D

escribe and narrate the event

This event relates to the theme above because the storming of the
bastille involved how the absolute monarchy installed fear on the
3rd estate, which is why the wanted revenge. The actions of them,
as with maiming and trampling soldiers and beheading the captain
showed how much anger the had inside them.
The second event, the great fear, was when rumors were spreading
that King Louis and nobles were hiring outlaws to terrorize
peasants as revenge for the Bastille. They responded by burning
nobles mansions, buildings, monasteries, as well as

documentaries that kept record of taxes they owed to the king.

Evidence for this event: Provide
quote/picture/source as evidence of the event

2nd Period in
the French
Revolution:
Moderate

Analysis of evidence: E
xplain how the evidence
relates to the event AND explain how the event
relates to the themes of the period

This Image of the great fear over time is showing how quickly the
rumor of King Louis plotting revenge spread throughout the french
countryside. This led to the destruction of many buildings such as
monasteries and mansions , as well as important tax documents. It
relates to the themes of the period since this is caused by fear, it
says that in the name.

Conclusion Sentence: R
elate both events back to
the common theme/trend of the period and restate
theme

The Bastille and the great fear, two important moments in the
Ancien regime, are the main cause of fear. Fear was an emotion
that played a big part in the Revolution, from the beginning to the
end.

Introduction Sentence: W
hat were the common
themes and trends of this period of the revolution?

Reformations and Changes

1st event narrative: D

escribe and narrate the event

The first event, the Tennis court oath, was when the Third Estate, now
calling themselves the National Assembly, approached the Estates
General meeting hall, only to find they have been locked out by the
other 2 estates. The National Assembly was outraged, so they decided
to meet on a nearby indoor tennis court. Once there where the court,
they swore an oath that they will reform france and make a new
constitution.

Evidence
for this event: Provide

quote/picture/source as evidence of the event

Analysis of evidence: E
xplain how the evidence
relates to the event AND explain how the event
relates to the themes of the period

2nd event narrative: D

escribe and narrate the event

He (Bailly) points out how strange it is that the hall of the

Estates-General has been occupied by armed men, that no other location

has been offered to the National Assembly to meet in, and that its
president was not warned beforehand that the Estates-General would be
closed. Because of this, they (the National Assembly) were obliged
(forced) to meet in the Tennis Court of Old Versailles street so they
could continue their work. Wounded in their rights and their dignity
(pride), he warned that this was an example of the intensity of trickery
and determination with which the king is prepared to use against them.
This evidence shows how the Third Estate is basically planning the
revolution. This relates to the theme of hope and reformations because
this helped give the 3rd estate power and helped them kickstart the
revolution. They also planned on what they would do to help reform
France.
The second event is when the National Assembly reformed France.
After the Capture of King Louis XVI and his family, as well as the
annunciation of the Declaration of rights of Men. In 1791, the National
Assembly created a new constitution for France, and reforming it
entirely.

Evidence for this event: Provide

quote/picture/source as evidence of the event

The National Assembly, wishing to establish the French Constitution

upon the principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity (brotherhood),
abolishes (eliminates) completely the institutions which were injurious
(harmful) to the freedom and rights of the French people.
Neither nobility, nor distinctions (differences) based on birth, nor
distinctions of orders (social classes), nor feudal society, nor any titles,
classifications, or privileges derived (resulting) from such things or
implying distinctions of birth or superiority any longer exists.
Neither venality (public corruption) nor inheritance of any public office
any longer exists.

Analysis of evidence: E
xplain how the evidence

Neither privilege nor exception (special privilege) to the law common to

all Frenchmen any longer exists for any part of the nation or for any

relates to the event AND explain how the event

relates to the themes of the period

individual. The law no longer recognizes religious vows or any other

obligation contrary to natural rights or the Constitution.

Conclusion Sentence: R
elate both events back to
the common theme/trend of the period and restate
theme

The quote presented above relates to the the event and the theme of
the period because this when the National Assembly accomplishes on
what it will do to to France. It was the whole purpose of the revolution to
begin with, and they finally created a new constitution for the country to
follow.
The Tennis court oath and the Reformation of France are both linked
because the main goal of these actions was to reform France in some
way or another. In the end they were both successful in supporting the
revolution and reforming an empire.

3rd Period in
the French
Revolution:
Radical

Introduction Sentence: W
hat were the common
themes and trends of this period of the revolution?

The two common themes and trend of the Radical Phase of the French
Revolution were Unfair punishments and terror.

1st event narrative: D

escribe and narrate the event

The first event are the Mass Killings and executions the Jacobins
carried out. Many of these were ordinary people whose crimes can't
even be considered crimes at all.

Evidence for this event: Provide

quote/picture/source as evidence of the event

Name: Jean-Baptiste Henry, 18

Occupation: Sailor
Accusation: Having cut down a tree of liberty planted to celebrate the
revolution
Punishment: Death--executed September 7, 1793 by Guillotine
Name: Henriette Francoise Marboeuf, 55
Occupation: Noblewoman
Accusation: Overheard whispering that she hoped the Austrians and Prussians
would win, and for keeping food for them
Punishment: Death--tried and executed same day
Name: Francois Bertrand, 37
Occupation: Government official
Accusation: Having provided defenders of the French country with sour wine
Punishment: Condemned and executed the same day
Name: Jean Julien
Occupation: Wagon builder
Accusation: Overheard exclaimingLong Live the king!
Punishment: Sentenced 10 years hard labor. Sentence later changed to death

Name: Stephen Thomas Baulny, 46

Occupation: Soldier
Accusation: Asking another soldier to smuggle his son, aged 14, out of the
country
Punishment: Death--executed same day
Name: Unknown
Accusation: Brought to trial for having similar name to another prisoner
Punishment: Death--executed same day. Prosecutor: Since shes here, we
might just as well take her!
Name:Unknown
Accusation: weeping at the execution of her husband
Punishment: Death--execution

Analysis of evidence: E
xplain how the evidence
relates to the event AND explain how the event
relates to the themes of the period

2nd event narrative: D

escribe and narrate the event

Evidence for this event: Provide

quote/picture/source as evidence of the event

This evidence presented above relates to the themes of the time period
and the event because these crimes these people carried out, cant
even be considered as crimes to begin with! Some of these actions
could have been taken less seriously, but the Jacobins did not care and
imprisoned them and did not give them a fair trial, and in the end, they
were all beheaded and executed for dumb and ridiculous reasons.
The second event is Robespierre rising to power. He was a Jacobin
member and took over France after King Louis XVI was executed and
essentially lead the reign of terror and carries out the executions of
thousand of people. He also enforced his rule through terror and fear.
In order to strengthen democracy, in order to achieve the peaceful reign of the
laws of the new Republic, we must weather (endure) the storms (hard times) of
the Revolution without giving up hope.
Outside of France, all the tyrants of Europe surround us. Inside France, all of
tyranny's friends conspire (plot evilly) against us. We must defeat the internal
(inside) and external (outside) enemies of our new Republic or perish (die) with
it.
Now in this situation, the first rule of our policy must be to check (discourage,
defeat) the enemies of the people through terror. Terror is nothing more than
quick and strict justice, and we apply it only to protect our countrys most urgent
needs. In this situation, terror is a virtue (a good thing).

Analysis of evidence: E
xplain how the evidence
relates to the event AND explain how the event
relates to the themes of the period

Conclusion Sentence: R
elate both events back to
the common theme/trend of the period and restate
theme

Certain men cry out, Sympathy for the Royalists (supporters of King Louis)!
Mercy for the villains! I say no! I say mercy for the innocent! Mercy for the weak!
Mercy for the unfortunate (poor)! Mercy for humanity! Society owes protection
only to peaceful citizens.

The evidence above relates to the event and the themes of the period
because is represents how fear in terror will be used throughout the
revolution. It help keep things in line and told anyone to not speak out
against the revolution or else they would receive a execution, an unfair
punishment.
In the end, both the Mass killings and executions, and Robespierre
rising to power are both linked to unfair punishments and terror because
that was basically the very basis of the reign of terror. It is what kept it in
line and kept the people in line and prevented them from stopping or
questioning it.

Narrative Writing Transitional Vocabulary

At first / Initially / In the beginning / At the start / At the outset

After / Afterward / Subsequently / Eventually / Later on / Next
In the meantime / During / Throughout
At the end / In the end / Lastly / At last / Finally / Ultimately

French Revolution Periodization Narrative

One of the common themes and trends in the ancien regime were rumors and fear among the 3rd estate .
The first event, the storming of the bastille was caused by 3rd estate members anxious of having revenge on the monarchy. So they got revenge
by laying siege to the bastille, a royal prison and a strong symbol of the monarchy. So deciding to storm it in search for weapons would decrease
the power of the monarchy and help give power to the 3rd estate.

In arriving at the square, the people, anxious to have revenge, allowed neither De Launey (the commander of the Bastille) nor the other officers
to reach the place of trial. Rather, they seized them from the hands of their captors and trampled (stomped) on them one after the other. De Launey
was struck by a thousand blows. His head was cut off and hoisted on the end of a pike (spear) with blood streaming down all sides. This glorious
day must shock our enemies, and finally usher (bring) in for us the triumph of justice and liberty.

This event relates to the theme above because the storming of the bastille involved how the absolute monarchy installed fear on the 3rd estate,
which is why the wanted revenge. The actions of them, as with maiming and trampling soldiers and beheading the captain showed how much
anger the had inside them.
The second event, the great fear, was when rumors were spreading that King Louis and nobles were hiring outlaws to terrorize peasants as
revenge for the Bastille. They responded by burning nobles mansions, buildings, monasteries, as well as documentaries that kept record of
taxes they owed to the king.

This Image of the great fear over time is showing how quickly the rumor of King Louis plotting revenge spread throughout the french countryside.
This led to the destruction of many buildings such as monasteries and mansions , as well as important tax documents. It relates to the themes of
the period since this is caused by fear, it says that in the name.
The Bastille and the great fear, two important moments in the Ancien regime, are the main cause of fear. Fear was an emotion that played a big
part in the Revolution, from the beginning to the end.
A common theme in the moderate phase in the revolution was Reformations and Changes. These helped change france and the society, as well
as conditions for those in the 3rd estate

The first event, the Tennis court oath, was when the Third Estate, now calling themselves the National Assembly, approached the Estates
General meeting hall, only to find they have been locked out by the other 2 estates. The National Assembly was outraged, so they decided to
meet on a nearby indoor tennis court. Once there where the court, they swore an oath that they will reform france and make a new constitution.
He (Bailly) points out how strange it is that the hall of the Estates-General has been occupied by armed men, that no other location has been

offered to the National Assembly to meet in, and that its president was not warned beforehand that the Estates-General would be closed. Because
of this, they (the National Assembly) were obliged (forced) to meet in the Tennis Court of Old Versailles street so they could continue their work.
Wounded in their rights and their dignity (pride), he warned that this was an example of the intensity of trickery and determination with which the
king is prepared to use against them.
This evidence shows how the Third Estate, now the National Assembly, is basically planning the out revolution, as well as igniting the fire and
starting it. This relates to the theme of hope and reformations because this helped give the 3rd estate power and helped them kickstart the
revolution. They also planned on what they would do to help reform France.
The second event is when the National Assembly reformed France. After the Capture of King Louis XVI and his family, as well as the
annunciation of the Declaration of rights of Men. In 1791, the National Assembly created a new constitution for France, and reforming it entirely.

The National Assembly, wishing to establish the French Constitution upon the principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity (brotherhood),
abolishes (eliminates) completely the institutions which were injurious (harmful) to the freedom and rights of the French people.
Neither nobility, nor distinctions (differences) based on birth, nor distinctions of orders (social classes), nor feudal society, nor any titles,
classifications, or privileges derived (resulting) from such things or implying distinctions of birth or superiority any longer exists.
Neither venality (public corruption) nor inheritance of any public office any longer exists.
Neither privilege nor exception (special privilege) to the law common to all Frenchmen any longer exists for any part of the nation or for any
individual. The law no longer recognizes religious vows or any other obligation contrary to natural rights or the Constitution.
Neither privilege nor exception (special privilege) to the law common to all Frenchmen any longer exists for any part of the nation or for any
individual. The law no longer recognizes religious vows or any other obligation contrary to natural rights or the Constitution.
The quote presented above relates to the the event and the theme of the period because this when the National Assembly accomplishes on
what it will do to to France. It was the whole purpose of the revolution to begin with, and they finally created a new constitution for the country to
follow.
Two of the most common themes and trends of the Radical Phase of the French Revolution were Unfair punishments and the use of terror to
help keep things in line. These two themes were the very basis of the reign of terror, and prevented anyone from speaking out against the
revolution.
The first event are the Mass Killings and executions the Jacobins carried out and were responsible for. Many of these people who lost their
heads were just ordinary people that did nothing wrong. The crimes that the Jacobins accused them for can't even be considered crimes at all to
begin with. But it did not matter, since they were in charge of France, and would execute anyone who even spoke out, or questioned the
revolution.

Name: Jean-Baptiste Henry, 18

Occupation: Sailor
Accusation: Having cut down a tree of liberty planted to celebrate the revolution
Punishment: Death--executed September 7, 1793 by Guillotine
Name: Henriette Francoise Marboeuf, 55
Occupation: Noblewoman
Accusation: Overheard whispering that she hoped the Austrians and Prussians would win, and for keeping food for them
Punishment: Death--tried and executed same day
Name: Francois Bertrand, 37
Occupation: Government official
Accusation: Having provided defenders of the French country with sour wine
Punishment: Condemned and executed the same day
Name: Jean Julien
Occupation: Wagon builder
Accusation: Overheard exclaimingLong Live the king!
Punishment: Sentenced 10 years hard labor. Sentence later changed to death
Name: Stephen Thomas Baulny, 46
Occupation: Soldier
Accusation: Asking another soldier to smuggle his son, aged 14, out of the country
Punishment: Death--executed same day
Name: Unknown
Accusation: Brought to trial for having similar name to another prisoner
Punishment: Death--executed same day. Prosecutor: Since shes here, we might just as well take her!
Name:Unknown
Accusation: weeping at the execution of her husband
Punishment: Death--execution

This evidence presented above relates to the themes of the time period and the event because these crimes these people carried out, cant
even be considered as crimes to begin with! Some of these actions could have been taken less seriously, but the Jacobins did not care and
imprisoned them and did not give them a fair trial, and in the end, they were all beheaded and executed for dumb and ridiculous reasons.
The second event is Robespierre rising to power. He was a Jacobin member and took over France after King Louis XVI was executed and
essentially lead the reign of terror and carries out the executions of thousand of people. He also enforced his rule through terror and fear. The
reason he used this tactic was mainly to preserve the french revolution and prevent anyone from talking against it.

In order to strengthen democracy, in order to achieve the peaceful reign of the laws of the new Republic, we must weather (endure) the storms (hard times) of the
Revolution without giving up hope.
Outside of France, all the tyrants of Europe surround us. Inside France, all of tyranny's friends conspire (plot evilly) against us. We must defeat the internal (inside)
and external (outside) enemies of our new Republic or perish (die) with it.
Now in this situation, the first rule of our policy must be to check (discourage, defeat) the enemies of the people through terror. Terror is nothing more than quick
and strict justice, and we apply it only to protect our countrys most urgent needs. In this situation, terror is a virtue (a good thing).
Certain men cry out, Sympathy for the Royalists (supporters of King Louis)! Mercy for the villains! I say no! I say mercy for the innocent! Mercy for the weak!
Mercy for the unfortunate (poor)! Mercy for humanity! Society owes protection only to peaceful citizens.

The evidence above relates to the event and the themes of the period because is represents how fear in terror will be used throughout the
revolution. It help keep things in line and told anyone to not speak out against the revolution or else they would receive a execution, an unfair
punishment.
In the end, both the Mass killings and executions, and Robespierre rising to power are both linked to unfair punishments and the use of terror
because that was basically the very basis of the Reign of Terror to begin with. As i said before, It is what kept it in line and kept the people of
France in line as well. This prevented them from thinking against or questioning it. If so, if you spoke against the revolution or even questioned its
motives, the punishment was death.

Periodization Narrative Rubric

Advanced All proficient criteria plus one or more of the following:
Self

Teacher

Appropriate transitions between events AND time periods

Integrates between 6 relevant pieces of evidence

Proficient F
ollows established format for narrative writing
Self

Teacher

Use formal writing techniques including, consistent use of past tense for this assignment. Uses language appropriate to the task.
x

Use at least 3 pieces of relevant evidence to support and enhance narrative

parti
al

Use detailed explanations to describe each event

Make logical connections between selected events and major themes defining each period

Basic
Self

Teacher

Essay meets 3 of the proficient criteria.

Below Basic
Self

Teacher

Essay meets 2 or fewer of the proficient criteria.