1/18/13 The first stage of the French Revolution (1789-1792) * Previously talking about the estates general – 1789 Louis XVI trying to solve economic problems divided into clergy‚ nobility‚ commoners because the French society was legally divided in the same way (all had different obligations and different rights) * Middle class included: bankers‚ merchants‚ doctors‚ entrepreneurs‚ lawyers‚ shopkeepers‚ artisans…comfortable life * Working class: lower class‚ those working for a wage/salary
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French Revolution Table of Contents Unit one: Enlightenment (page 1) Enlightened Despots France Henri IV Louis XIII Louis XIV Cardinal Richelieu Louis XV Louis XVI Holy Roman Empire Prussia Friedrich Wilhelm Friedrich Wilhelm I Friedrich II Austria Charles VI Pragmatic Sanction Maria Theresa War of the Austrian Succession Seven Years’ War Extra Information Les Philosophes Voltaire - Candide Diderot - Encyclopedie Rousseau - The Social Contract
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The French Revolution was caused by many factors; some were significant and played a large role while others were of minor consequence. France was one of the richest and most powerful nations even though they were facing some economic difficulties. The French Revolution was a pivotal period in the history of French‚ European and Western civilization. During this period of time there was the formation of republicanism which replaced the absolute monarchy in France. Before the French Revolution
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------------------------------------------------- My Family (French Oral) My Family (French Oral) Ma famille est assez grande. (My family is quite big) Je m’entends bien avec mes parents or avec eux. (I get on well with my parents or with them) Ils sont très sympas. (They are very nice) J’ai un bon rapport avec eux. (I have a good relationship with them.) On s’entend bien ensemble. We get on well together. Ils me comprennent. They understand me Je suis enfant unique. I’m an only child
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French Cuisine is one of the most popular types of food around these days and is known worldwide for its quality. The French gained their techniques through history in pretty much one form. They got most of their notoriety because of the fact that they were ruled by so many different people. There were many different countries and groups of people who conquered the French region throughout the past 2000 years. So each time a new ruler conquered them new ideas and techniques were introduced to the
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As France came to the Americas they also brought slaves to perform all the tasks that were needed to be done. The French put laws to put people just as the “Americans” did. At the time the French did this to put people at halt‚ so the French then could be one step ahead. Except in the South slavery was practiced a lot during the time of the Civil War. During the year of 1724 the French made a law to the slaves known as the Code Noir‚ this was not as strict of a law compared to the other codes passed
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French Revolution When you look at the French Revolution there are several things you should consider such as; liberty equality‚ brotherhood‚ hubris‚ fiscal irresponsibility‚ democracy‚ and technology. The people of France were divided into three sections called the Estates-Generals. The first Estate was made up of clergy‚ the second Estate was made up of nobles and the third Estate was made up of the commoners‚ peasants/working class people During the French Revolution people were put to death
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American and French Revolution The things I knew about the American and French Revolution or the so called “Revolutionary War”: The American Revolution was an upheaval during the last half of the 18th century in which the thirteen colonies of North America joined together to break free from the British Empire; which‚ in turn‚ combining themselves to create the United States of America. While‚ the French revolution was a period of radical‚ social and political upheaval in France that had a lasting
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Studies Thematic essay question It as once said that “Political‚ economic and social conditions have often led to turning points that have changed the course of history for nations and peoples.” In other words at times of discomfort within a region or country they tend to lead to a revolution to meet the most publics wants and needs. One example of a turning point in our history is “The French Revolution”. The reason being for its importance is The French Revolution marked the beginning
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The French Revolution was a major turning point in the France’s history. There were many factors that helped influence the French Revolution. There were many social‚ political and economic conditions that led up to revolution. Although‚ the success American Revolution combined with the ideas of the Enlightenment is what sparked the beginning of the French Revolution. By the year 1789‚ many people of the third estate were outraged with the current system of government. France was ruled by an absolute
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