French DBQ 10/10/13 Global Studies The French Revolution of 1789 caused many changes in the social‚ political‚ and economical world of France. The French Revolution sparked the beginning for many new reforms in France that were previously unavailable to the 3rd estate. The things that led up to the French revolution were all caused from within the social‚ political‚ and economic world of France. The Social causes for the French Revolution were varied. One such problem was the well
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high‚ unwanted taxes they had to pay. These two lower classes wanted liberty and equal rights. Haiti‚ was a french colony and contained ⅓ of France’s foreign trade. News of the revolts traveled to Haiti and crop production and trade increased. This required longer work hours and more slaves to work. The slaves of Haiti demanded freedom and equality; which caused them to revolt against French leaders in France. As you can see‚ both France and Haiti’s citizens had similar reasons for revolt. During
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The French Revolution is a moment in France’s history that brought upon a political upheaval and chaotic mess. What many people do not realize is the enormous impact the French Revolution has on current European Civilization and other societies in the world. The revolution changed not only France‚ but other countries as well. Consequently‚ the revolution was not a mark in history‚ but a stepping stone. The Revolution started a domino effect which led to imperative events in the world’s history and
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sacrifice for the good of the country France financial meltdown‚ Economic crisis‚ initiated by the cost of intervening in the American Revolution‚ exacerbated by a regressive system of taxation “Portrait of Antoine and Marie-Anne Lavoisier‚” 1788 French nobleman known as the “father of modern chemistry” Was accused by Marat of selling watered-down tobacco and other crimes and guillotined “Oath of the Tennis Court‚” 1792 Pledge signed by 576 of the 577 members of the Third Estate who were locked
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The Causes of the French Revolution The French Revolution was a huge part of French history and things would be very different today had it not happened. There were many causes for the revolution‚ and all contributed to the slaughters and governmental decisions that occurred because of it. The nation of France was in a grim state before the revolution. Many historians say the Ancien Regime had many main factors contributing to the start of revolution‚ as well as unmanageable national debt and economic
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of state. These notables were selected by the king for their zeal‚ devotion‚ etc to the sovereign (included princes‚ archbishops‚ and peers). August Decrees Nineteen decrees made in August 1789 by the National Constituent Assembly during the French Revolution. Some of the decrees were the abolishment of the feudal system‚ the selling of judicial and municipal offices was abolished‚ and that fiscal privileges in the payment of taxes were abolished (everyone paid taxes). The August Decrees
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THE CAUSES OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION France was always a city of mystery so therefore it was known by many different names. Paris was known as the city of love and city of lights. Palace of Versailles was known to be the greatest architectural work of France. France was known as the first European country to overthrow the monarchy. It was the stepping stone to democracy. By standing against the king‚ the people of France showed that the power of the people was greater than the monarchy. But how did
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The Leading Causes of the French Revolution Thesis: The inequality between estates‚ the rising prices in bread‚ and the creation of the Tennis Court Oath were all main causes of the French Revolution. One of the leading causes of the French Revolution was the inequality between estates. In 1789‚ King Louis XVI called a meeting of the Estates- General. There‚ the third estate expressed discontent with their current political and social standings in comparison to the other estates. They did
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The French Revolution Joshua Hall King Louis XVI was in power during the revolution‚ he was thrown into this position when King Louis XV attempted to flee the country. Extravagant spending by the king’s father left the country on the brink of bankruptcy. Unrest among the peasants knowing there situation‚ were not willing to support the feudal system any longer. When the three states assembled‚ they imposed heavy tax increases‚ which were approved by Nobility and Clergy. This left the country in
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Causes of the French Revolution The French Revolution was a long lasting‚ ten-year period beginning in 1789 and eventually ending in 1799. It marked one of the most important events in history‚ leading to many transformations throughout France. At the time‚ France was the most powerful state in Europe but it still took part in the Revolution. During this era‚ France had been socially unstable. Although dividing the classes into three estates seemed as if it were a great idea‚ these estates were
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