that took place during the French Revolution affected most of the European people. People had many different opinions of the revolution. It was a period of time where new ideas about government‚ human rights‚ and social equality were being introduced to France. I think these new ideas were the reason why people had so many different reactions to the French Revolution. France and other European countries had a monarchy system of government at the time of the revolution. All of the power belonged
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What caused the French Revolution? Many things contributed to it evolving. But only three were the most important. The influence dates back all the way to the Age of Enlightenment‚ the ideas definitely had an effect on the French citizens. The American Revolution ties with the Enlightenment as well. The political inequality of the three estates played a huge part in the disruption. In addition to that‚ the Economic inequality also influenced France. The French Revolution is a big and memorable part
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In 1789‚ ninety-seven percent of the population of Europe was poor‚ starving and treated unequally. The King of the time‚ King Louis XVI (16th) did not listen to the people and take good care of them; he cared about the other three percent‚ the nobility. Thus‚ the poor rebelled and created a turning point in world history. King Louis had a very large role in the French Revolution. King Louis XVI came into power when he was very young. He was ill-prepared to be king and lacked the ability to make
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‘The Russian Revolution of 1905 was a result of social and economic modernisation thwarted by a reactionary regime.’ Discuss. The Russian Revolution of 1905‚ while it ultimately failed to overthrow the Tzarist regime‚ was said by several people‚ including Lenin‚ to be a ‘dress rehearsal’ for the Russian Revolution of 1917. Russia was an autocratic country ruled by an autocratic Tzar‚ where the Tzar ruled as he wished and was supported by the privileged nobles‚ who owned land and serfs. The distinction
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paige bieber Mrs. Kanick Global 10 18 October 2012 Causes of the French Revolution The French Revolution was a key event in the history of France. This revolution consisted of the king known as King Louis XVI‚ wealthy nobles‚ peasants‚ and the middle class known as the bourgeoisie. France during the old regime was split up into different classes called estates. The peasants and bourgeoisie were put into a group called the third estate. The second estate was made up of rich nobles. Then
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Position Paper The French Revolution is the revolution in France against the Bourbons third. The French Revolution happened especially because of the third estates‚ which were more than 95% of people in France. they were also the poor people that did not have enough money‚ and on top of this they had to pay taxes‚ and pay for everything. Meanwhile‚ the nobles and wealthy people had so much money and owned lands‚ but did not have to pay for taxes. The people were divided into 3 estates‚ first estate
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The world has seen many revolutions in history. One of the biggest revolutions was the French Revolution because it came with many consequences and influences. Nothing else like this had ever happened this powerful to change the political status quo. Many people surprisingly don’t know how the French Revolution started but through this paper we will be learning more about it. Starting in 1789 through 1794 the people of France dethroned and arrested their king Louis XVI‚ took apart his monarchy
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power hungry dictator who would kill anyone to retain his power. Based on events in history‚ the main causes of the Russian Revolution could have been drastic poverty and a growing politicized work force. “In 1916‚ a full three-quarters of the Russian population was comprised of peasants who lived and farmed in small
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The French Revolution and the Napoleonic Era Maurice A Murphy Sr History 114 May 3‚ 2011 Rebecca Loofbourrow The French Revolution and the Napoleonic Era When you look at the French Revolution‚ there are several thing that need to be consider; Liberty‚ Equality‚ Brotherhood‚ Hubris‚ Fiscal irresponsibility‚ Democracy‚ and Technology. Liberty was one of the many topics on the minds of the privileged‚ the peasants and the working class people‚ better known as commoners of Frances during a
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The French Revolution was an amazing event in history along with the Glorious Revolution. These Revolutions have had various amounts of bloodshed and the aftermath being very horrible for women and children. The events have caused social injustice and prejudice among others. The people were affected by the government demanding more but us as people were producing less. In this time people had to be rich in order to have any chance of a fair life. Poor people were accused of anything if they were
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