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=Awesome thing= This is a cartoon showing a squirrel holding an acorn in the place of the statue of Liberty. Two men can be seen talking about un-replacing the statue of Liberty, referring to it as 'the chick." This is awesome because it is pretty funny and will make some of us laugh when we're frustrated at something (wikispaces). This relates to the French Revolution because people have used the statue of Liberty as a symbol of independence. People used it to show that they wanted equality and freedom. This squirrel statue is certainly a joke. But the revolution shouldn't be something to be laughed at.

Below is a link to a song that is slightly about a revolution. Although the person has failed, he/she will try it. Be ready to embrace your ears: Of Mice & Men - This One's For You http://www.google.cn/music/search?q=this+one%27s+for+you+of+mice+and+men

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=The legacy of the revolutionary era=
 * the french revolution affected people's lives in many ways

Traces of the revolutionary era
 * many traces can be seen now in the modern world, many streets named after famous generals and battles of the revolutionary era
 * meter, kilogram, liter, are all weights and measures invented by the revolutionaries in 1795.
 * flag of half Europe's country are modeled on the tricolor flag of the revolution 1789
 * two sets of important during revolution = liberty + nationalism

Liberalism
 * French Revolution started with National Assembly, which created Declaration of the rights of Man and the Citizen, which granted everyone freedom and equality
 * citizens liked liberty, and didn't like being ruled over, and this idea spread over Europe
 * after Napoleons, rulers tried to get throne back, but millions of people became 'liberals' believing in liberty and equality. The rulers could not erase this thought from the citizens.

Nationalism
 * France was a nation, not a kingdom - it was not ruled by King, but union of 28 million French people.
 * first act of revolutionaries - National Assembly
 * during Revolutionary wars, French set up new nations in the conquered lands, Italians brought together into nations such as the Roman Republic, Poles gained their own nation when Nap. created the Grand Duchy of Warsaw.
 * Europeans felt what it was like to live in own nation
 * after defeat of Nap., rulers recreated many of the old states that Nap. destroyed, old royal families taking thrones once again. some countries joined to be in the same borders
 * people started revolutionary because they wanted INDEPENDENT nations

Revolution
 * liberals + nationalists started revolution in 1820,30,40s
 * country like Belgium drove Dutch king out and regained independence once again

Image of Revolution
 * liberty cap - worn by freed Roman slaves as symbol of freedom, became fashionable among sans culottes
 * Marianne as figure of liberty in countless arts
 * most famous being statue of liberty - commemorate the 100th anniversary of American independence
 * even students in China used a statue of liberty for revolution

Legends and myths of revolution
 * many legends about Nap. - thus making him seem like a great hero and martyr. Helped him create a reputation for him as a great historical figure.
 * buried BACK in France when he died
 * transferred to a massive tomb made of precious stone - more people visiting his tomb than other Paris attractions
 * Bank of France issues 20 franc coins bearing his portrait

=__SUMMARY__= The French Revolution has affected many things over the world, some easy to find, some not so easy to find. The statue of Liberty is a great example. Madame Tussaud being another. Some streets were also named after Generals of the French Revolution. Two main ideas that made up the revolution was Liberty and Nationalism. People wanted freedom and equality. They didn't want to be ruled under another country or under a king. They wanted an independent state. Thus, people started going against the rulers and created the revolution. Many countries had won over their rulers and became independent countries. Marianne is a figure of Liberty, appearing in many pictures, and other forms of arts. Many revolutionists have used her as a figure of revolution. Napoleon has become a great historical figure because of the many legends about him. The Bank of France even printed his face on 20 franc coins.

__Questions__ 1. What other legends and myths were there in the revolution apart from Napoleon? 2. What other countries have successfully driven their foreign ruler out of their land? 3. Why didn't people start the revolution earlier?