Long Term Consequences

Constitutional Change

• The 1795 Constitution created an Upper House (250) and a Lower House (500)
   
• A new Executive called the Directory had power to appoint positions.
   
• Without addressing economic conditions the new system was weak.
   
• As the Army grew, and with some military success, Napoleon seized on the chaos to stage a coup and declare himself Consul in 1799
   

[Note: You will should have notes here on Napoleon's rise to power]

 

Long Term Consequences

• The changes in France influenced Europe for years.
   
• After the Napoleonic Wars the Congress of Vienna divided Europe into clearer states.
   
• Nationalism and democracy eventually spread in the following 50yrs.
   
• Social and economic reforms happened throughout Europe.
   
• An emerging bourgeoisie class gained power from the monarchy.
   
• The power of church was altered.
   
• Despite continuing poverty, fairness and equality became important goals.