FRENCH REVOLUTION THEME ESSAY

In history major changes take place often. One example of a major change was the French Revolution. The French
Revolution occurred in France during the late 1700’s. The French people wanted to replace their Absolute government with a democracy. The ideas of the Enlightenment encouraged members of the 3rd Estate to revolt against Louis XVI. Revolution is change. The French
Revolution is an example of change. There were many causes that led to the
Revolution. One cause was the 3rd Estate wanted freedom. The 3rd Estate had a meeting to declare their equality within the
French government. They produced a document know as the Declaration of the
Rights of Man. Another cause of the

Revolution was the need to lower the tax burden on the 3rd Estate. The 3rd Estate paid most of the taxes in France. A third cause of the Revolution was people wanted to have a democracy. In order to achieve this democracy the French people felt they had to execute Louis XVI by guillotine. There were many effects from the
French Revolution. One immediate effect was instead of getting a democracy
Napoleon took control of France. Napoleon was a dictator. However, over time France becomes a democracy. Today France is a democracy. Change occurred throughout history.
Revolutions are examples of change. The
French Revolution was a major change in history. After the French Revolution people

throughout Europe and South America were inspired to fight for democracy and
freedom.