Causes of the French Revolution The French Revolution begun with a corrupt monarch‚ and ended with the death of thousands. In 1789 the bourgeoisie (middle class) and peasants finally revolted against King Louis XVI and nobility‚ citing various reasons as cause‚ including corruption and a failing economy. The people originally intended on instituting a constitutional monarchy‚ but ended up creating a National Assembly and abolishing social class. However‚ the revolution‚ despite best efforts‚ failed
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The French Revolution of 1789-1799 is one of the most important events in history. The Revolution led to many changes in France. It created new definitions and new ideas to the political ideas of the people. France was the strongest European force and the war changed their outlook on ideas. The French Revolution lasted for a long period of ten years. The primary cause of the revolution was the disagreements on ideas of reform. No official power was corrupt‚ but the whole system of government needing
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The French Revolution 1789 Louis XIV left a huge debt for France. After him came Louis XV who brought some peace but could not stop the debt from building up. He ruled for 59 years in a very lazy manner and lost the support of his people. He kept borrowing more leading to higher interest rates and also refused to economize accordingly to avert crises. Then came Louis XVI who married Marie Antoinette of Austria. She was made a general target by the public because of the deteriorating relations with
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I. From Estates General to General Assembly II. Rising of Paris and Revolution in the countryside III. Principles of 1789 IV. The October Days I. From Estates General to National Assembly • Harvest Crisis: Popular (higher classes) had riots o French army was already stretched‚ state reluctant to use it o Cahier delonces created HUGE expectations on the Estates-General‚ “the great hope” • 1789 characterized by new sovereignty and also violence • Euphoria of deputies turned to frustration
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Berlin 6 The French Revolution of 1789 consisted of many aspects which led to the movement. Both long-term and immediate causes bequeathed to its triumph. The Enlightenment bestowed a new concept of government and society. America also influenced the nation’s controversial revolt. Many actions contributed to the French Revolution of 1789; according to an excerpt from Travels in France by Arthur Young. (Document 1) Observations made by this traveler from the years 1787 to 1789 encompass the immense
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Within the context of the period 1689-1789‚ to what extent was the French Revolution mainly a product of economic distress? Taxation system • Governments benefit from a well-organized and efficient taxation system. The taxation system in France is best described as being diabolical‚ the taxation system was burdensome upon the middle class and the more prosperous peasants‚ given that the nobles were largely able to exempt themselves from it. • The fundamental fiscal problem in France was structural
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Pre-phase In 1789‚ France was in a huge trouble with the lack of money. The government spend more money than it takes in; it is also known as deficit spending. The king of France‚ Louis XIV’s deficit spending left France in dept. Then‚ the Seven Years’ War and the American Revolution came in‚ caused France in an even bigger trouble. Finally‚ Louis XVI rose in throne‚ and he chose Jacques Necker as his advisor. Necker had made some good advice for Louis XVI‚ until he enforced taxation on the First
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Causes of the French Revolution There were many causes for the French Revolution‚ which started in 1789. However there were three main causes that affected the decision to have a revolution the most which were the weak economy‚ a bad harvest‚ and King Louis XVI and his wife Marie Antoinette. These were the main reasons that lead to the French Revolution because these events were the ones that affected France the most during 1789. The weak economy was one of the causes of the French Revolution because
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DBQ 10: Causes of the French Revolution Question: What were the most important causes of the French Revolution? Although the French Revolution of 1789 had many long range causes; political‚ social and economic conditions in France at the time contributed to the discontent felt by many French people. The Third estate was the most displease of all the others. They faced high taxes‚ overcrowding with little or no representation in government. The American Revolution was also a huge influence
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Explain the causes of French Revolution: (15 marks) The French revolution-1789 was one of the great revolutions of the world history. It brought about far reaching changes in Europe. It is an arch type revolution that occurred in the history. We are all heirs to its influence. Causes: Dictatorship of bourbons: The roots of the revolution can be traced back to the times of Louis X1V (1643-1715). He was through-going dictator. Though France gained importance in Europe during his time‚ the grandeur
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