Causes and Effects of the French Revolution The long-term causes of the French Revolution were economical‚ political‚ and social. The economical cause of the French Revolution was starvation‚ especially the agrarian crisis that contributed to the cause of starvation. Another long-term economical cause was the fact that there was no welfare for the sick and dying lower class‚ also known as the third Estate. Since the third Estate made up most of France’s population‚ too much poverty and people
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French Revolution In the late 1700’s‚ France went through a period of time that changed their country drastically. The French Revolution was how France changed the way their government was and how their people lived. Before the Revolution started in 1789‚ the French used a political and social system called the Old Regime. The Old Regime was the same as “Absolute power.” Absolute power is when the government controls everything that goes on. In the early 1700’s before the Revolution‚ the
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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‚ and executed
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During the era of constitutional monarchy‚ the government undertook a programme to reform France. This increased tension among various numbers of groups who condemned the policies. The economic climate played an important role in weakening the constitutional monarchy. However‚ the analysis of key events and actions will show that the economic climate was not the sole aspect in causing the downfall of the monarchy. Many other factors contribute to the downfall of the monarchy. The actions of Louis XVI‚
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ORIGINS OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION The causes of the French Revolution of 1787-1789 (Solé 3) is a subject worthy of investigation because the revolt is an event of crucial importance in Western History. It marked the end of feudalism and the beginning of democracy in France‚ and can be seen as a turning point for liberty in Europe. To quote the German author Goethe‚ ‘From this place‚ and from this day‚ commences a new era in the world’s history’ (Wright 2). In 1774 when Louis XVI ascended
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WHEN WAS THE FRENCH REVOLUTION? 1789 May Estates General * Louis 16th faced with bankruptcy called for a meeting of the Estates General in 1788 * The actual meeting was set for May * They had the traditional right to authorize taxation * Consisted of representatives from each of the three estates * Louis hope to find new methods to RAISE MONEY and to solve the FINANCIAL CRISIS * Representatives were chosen‚ collect complaints complaints: * Financial reform
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Both the American and French Revolutions were focused around liberty and equality. Both countries were trying to gain freedom. The American Revolution had many causes‚ similar to them trying to gain freedom from the rules and taxes put upon them by Great Britain. Whereas the French wanted to abolish the French monarchy and create a better government‚ in which the people could have more of a say in society. Although the revolutions of both started for very similar reasons‚ and both countries fought
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To what extent had Napoleon betrayed the French Revolution in his domestic policy by 1804? The main objectives of the French revolution were to abolish Feudalism‚ to ensure the people of France have freedom of religion‚ and to uphold the Rights of Man. Napoleon did achieve most of these objectives to a certain degree‚ for instance he introduced the Prefect system to keep royalist revolts to a minimum‚ and he did make sure that the monarchy was not restored in France. He introduced lyceé’s‚ which
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looking at the the revolutions of 18th century France and Haiti. France and Haiti both revolted against the France; however‚ these two nations revolted for different reasons. The causes of these two revolutions resemble one another. The ideas that started these revolts were the opinions and gossip of citizens spread throughout the land. In France‚ the citizens discussed the absurdity of the monarchy that controlled France. Another topic highly discussed was how the monarchy was to blame for all
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A watershed event in modern European history‚ the French Revolution began in 1789 and ended in the late 1790s with the ascent of Napoleon Bonaparte. During this period‚ French citizens razed and redesigned their country’s political landscape‚ uprooting centuries-old institutions such as absolute monarchy and the feudal system. Like the American Revolution before it‚ the French Revolution was influenced by Enlightenment ideals‚ particularly the concepts of popular sovereignty and inalienable rights
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