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    There were three stages of the French Revolution; the First Phase‚ the Napoleonic Empire‚ and the period after the Congress of the Vienna. Throughout history‚ people in France were striving to reach their goals of liberty‚ equality‚ and brotherhood. Both brotherhood and equality were present at some points throughout the French Revolution‚ but these ideals were diminished by the Congress of Vienna; there was never liberty present during the French Revolution. add an intro sentence Liberty means

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    political and social changes in France. The National Convention and Committee of Public Safety declared the law of suspects‚ ‘terror’ measures as acceptable and a necessary means for the government. The purpose was to eradicate France of enemies of the revolution and to protect the country from foreign invaders. Over the course of nine months‚ seventeen thousand people were guillotined. This set the course for change and continuity with the struggle for control between the interactions of groups in France

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    Period: 4 Haiti‚ known as Saint-Domingue before the revolution‚ it was the richest colony in the Americas in 1789. Almost half a million slaves toiled on its sugar‚ coffee‚ indigo‚ and cotton plantations. More than thirty thousand new African slaves arrived each year‚ both to replace the many that died of overwork or disease and also to fuel the rapid economic expansion that the colony experienced in the 1780s. Before the French revolution‚ the masters were‚ first of all‚ the King; after him‚ the

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    Lior Haskel World Civ 2 Ms. Giddings Dec. 3rd 2012 How Did the Rulers Decisions in the French and Mexican Rev. Trigger the Social Classes to Revolt? A revolution (from the Latin revolutio‚ "a turn around") is a fundamental change in power or organizational structures that takes place in a relatively short period of time (Wikipedia). A Revolution in context specific to the Mexican and French Revolution‚ is when the government or ruling party of the land‚ can not provide the citizen ’s needs;

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    American Revolution (1775-1783)  Causes  High and unfair taxes contributed to frustrations of the American people.  The stamp act(1765) and taxing on tea caused uproar  The middle class was upset with unfair political practices  The Boston Massacre on March 5‚ 1770 (5 dead civilians)  Results  The American people have established their independence from the British  George Washington was named first American President  Events  “The shot heard around the world”(April 19

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    Charles Dickens and the French Revolution Charles Dickens uses his deep characterization‚ intricate plot schemes‚ and his vast knowledge to create a wonderful story set during the French Revolution. He was committed in his writings to make everyone aware of the events during the revolution and also able to show the other themes inside the story. Most readers understand the theme of resurrection as the most targeted idea Dickens had sought to bring out in this novel. Tapping into Dickens ’ brain

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    Liberté‚ Egalité‚ and Fraternité were the main principles of the French revolution. However‚ it was a time where these three ideals would be twisted into nothing more than moral and physical violence. The revolution was ultimately a failure which spun out of control and began to murder itself. The French wanted Freedom from its absolutist ruler‚ but in turn saw themselves being governed by the devil. These citizens wanted a sense of brotherhood amongst their country‚ but saw their nation being

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    Europe‚ following the incessant French wars of 1790 to 1815 saw the rise of new political ideologies that had an unprecedented voice in European politics. European thought had been turned on its head as liberal ideologies dominated the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. Following the defeat of Napoleon the legacy of liberalism and its sponsoring of personal participation breathed life into civil society wherein all citizens became educated and proactive in the politics of the day. This exciting

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    Causes of the French Revolution 1. International: struggle for hegemony and Empire outstrips the fiscal resources of the state 2. Political conflict: conflict between the Monarchy and the nobility over the “reform” of the tax system led to paralysis and bankruptcy. 3. The Enlightenment: impulse for reform intensifies political conflicts; reinforces traditional aristocratic constitutionalism‚ one variant of which was laid out in Montequieu’sSpirit of the Laws; introduces new notions of good government

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    The ideals commonly associated with the French revolution of 1789-1794 are "Liberty‚ Equality and Fraternity". Articles like the Cahiers and the "Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen" published early in the revolution were inspired by the Enlightenment and growing dislike of the Ancien Regime and the king ’s oppression. They are clear demonstrations of the ideals of the revolution- mainly being equality before the law‚ freedom of speech and a united France. In the search for achieving

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