The French Revolution had many factors that caused its upbringing. When Louis XVI took control over France‚ it was already in a downward spiral due to past issues. After many tries to fix the country of France‚ Louis XVI continued to fail and a reform was wanted by many. The Third estate wanted to take their idea of a reformation and put it into action by creating a new government. Lead by Maximilien Robespierre‚ a majority of the French population started looking for the light at the end of the
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class) and peasants finally revolted against King Louis XVI and nobility‚ citing various reasons as cause‚ including corruption and a failing economy. The people originally intended on instituting a constitutional monarchy‚ but ended up creating a National Assembly and abolishing social class. However‚ the revolution‚ despite best efforts‚ failed. Many factors contributed in causing unrest‚ and ultimately full blown revolution among the people of France. But‚ arguably‚ the three main causes of the French
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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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Part played-they revolted against Louis xvi in 1789 by breaking away from the Estates-General to form the National/Constituent Assembly. They vowed not to dissolve until after they had written a constitution for France. The Revolt and formation of the National assembly was one of highly significant actions by which the previously excluded and oppressed Third Estate grabbed a share of the political power and participation. It was one of the actions by which Louis xvi was practically reduced from an
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early modern era marked an important watershed for the development of the modern state. Louis XVI of France and Fredrick the great elector of Brandenburg-Prussia are exemplars of an absolutist monarch‚ but the similarities and differences in their approach would have far-reaching consequences for Europe as a whole. The first important aspect of centralization was the consolidation of the military. Both Louis and Fredrick reformed and reorganized their armies‚ commissioning new weapons‚ uniforms and
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Europe. In order to effectively trace the change in Government in Europe from 1400-1800‚ going back a little bit is necessary. Feudalism developed around the 8th century‚ but did not reach Europe really until the 10th century. It began to develop in France‚ and then spread to Spain‚ Italy‚ and later Germany and Eastern Europe. It then extended eastward into Slavic lands to the marches which were continually battered by new invasions‚ and it was adopted partially in Scandinavian countries. The important
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considered a major turning point in world history. In 1789-1814 which included Napoleon’s reign‚ this revolution led to major changes in France and other nations and regions around the world. These changes both helped and changed society for better and for worse. The main source for the French Revolution was Louis XVI and his over control of everything. King Louis XVI was an absolute monarch that ruled by the divine right theory‚ the right t to rule from god. He got to choose all civil officials and
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class people‚ better known as commoners of Frances during a very violence and traumatic time. For years they were struggling for their freedom from King Louis XVI and from the political chaos‚ starvation and debt brought on by a corrupt King. Liberty means being freed from a corrupt and controlling government because liberty was a natural and inalienable right. The next part of The French Revolution and maybe the most important is Equality. The people of France were divided into three sections called
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To what extent was Louis XVI responsible for the outbreak of the French Revolution? What is the focus of the question? (see Dylan Rees‚ Summary Diagram: Short-term causes of the French Revolution) Political Ideological Economic Social To what extent means the answer must NOT focus solely on Louis XVI A. A number of factors predating the reign of Louis XVI contributed to the outbreak of the French Revolution: * the cost of all the “Louis wars” * the subsequent loss of
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Pre-phase In 1789‚ France was in a huge trouble with the lack of money. The government spend more money than it takes in; it is also known as deficit spending. The king of France‚ Louis XIV’s deficit spending left France in dept. Then‚ the Seven Years’ War and the American Revolution came in‚ caused France in an even bigger trouble. Finally‚ Louis XVI rose in throne‚ and he chose Jacques Necker as his advisor. Necker had made some good advice for Louis XVI‚ until he enforced taxation on the First
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