compensation for the seduction‚ and own property. Primogeniture was abolished along with the nobility‚ and equality of succession laws insured that female heirs would be allowed to inherit. What the Women Did The women of Paris had traditionally been much involved in street politics‚ especially if the issue centered around subsistence. They expressed their opinions and channeled their energies through petitions and demonstrations. The Revolution heightened the political activity of women. They threw themselves
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The pivotal event of European history in the eighteenth century was the French Revolution. From its outbreak in 1789‚ the Revolution touched and transformed social values and political systems in France‚ in Europe‚ and eventually throughout the world. France’s revolutionary regime conquered much of Western Europe with its arms and with its ideology. But not without considerable opposition at home and abroad. Its ideals defined the essential aspirations of modern liberal society‚ while its bloody
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On September 11‚ 2001‚ our nation was attacked in devastating fashion by a group of terrorists flying passenger airplanes. Since then greater security measures have been taken in an attempt to ensure that a tragedy like this never happens again. In the pursuit of public safety‚ Americans have both knowingly and unknowingly surrendered some of their rights and liberties in order to gain the security they so desperately crave. But what are the potential consequences of a people that allows themselves
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Study Guide for French Revolution * Brinton’s model of a revolution: * Symptomatic Phase- all social classes are unhappy (peasants are scared of change‚ bourgeoisie want change) * Moderate Phase- revolution begins in hopes of control (radicals feel like there isn’t ENOUGH change) * Radical Phase- a strong men from a radical group gains and assumes power * Convalescence Phase- revolution has a setback; moderate groups regain power * Estates: * First Estate:
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Compare and contrast the Glorious and French Revolutions with respect to causes‚ ideologies and results. French and Glorious revolutions were two revolutions where people rebelled agains the monarch and got read of absolute monarchy. However‚ they were different in terms of peoples and monarch behavior The Glorious Revolution: in 1603 James came to power. He did not followed Elizabeth the I Monarchic majesty. He was a monarch that believed that devine right came from god. This contradicted
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Revolutions often spread through ideologies and are likely to have serious consequences. The Haitian and French Revolution stem from the Enlightenment ideals introduced in the late 18th century. Although both revolutions had the same ideology‚ the causes and consequences of both revolutions were remarkably different. One difference is the causes of the Haitian Revolution as it originated from racial inequality while the French Revolution originated from social inequality. Another difference is the
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eighteenth century was an era in which cultural and intellectual forces‚ as well as reason and analysis were extremely important and emphasized throughout everyday life. It was encouraged by philosophers to challenge powerful authorities‚ authorities like the Catholic Church. Famous texts such as the "Encyclopedie‚" The Social Contract‚" and "Wealth Of Nations" all helped and were revolutionary in spreading the ideals of the Enlightenment. Religion in the Enlightenment period was enormous. Critical
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methods of the French Revolution. The French Revolution was a period of radical reform among the government and bourgeoisie that was initiated by the largest of the three estates to eliminate the unfair treatment that they were subjected to. The Third Estate was comprised of peasants and commoners that were being heavily taxed‚ while the nobles and bourgeoisie enjoyed a life of luxury with tax exemptions and political benefits like voting. In the beginning of the French Revolution‚ it was the Third
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for their individual rights. By use of revolution‚ government reform and enlightenment philosophy‚ democracy was able to evolve into an inclusive form of government that gave equal choice to the greatest amount of people. Democracy is unique in the sense that unlike other forms of government‚ it requires the cooperative effort of both the
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monarchy led to dark times‚ namely the reign of terror. During this time‚ countless innocent citizens were thrown in prison or beheaded without an afterthought. Following the reign of terror was a time of political upheaval‚ represented by the countless coup d’etats that took place at the hands of attempted dictators. The source of this political disarray
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