If I could have dinner with five people dead or alive I’d want to have dinner with J.K. Rowling‚ Daniel Radcliffe‚ Marie Antoinette‚ Oprah‚ and God. My reason for these choices are that these individuals each have a story that had some sort of impact in the world whether it be creation or imagination. Regardless of how much time goes by they will still be remembered as a part of what made the generations the way they were. The first person I’d want to have dinner with would be J.K. Rowling this
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In what ways did Robespierre influence the fall of the monarchy in France? Index A. Plan of Investigation………………….3 B. Evaluation of Sources………………...4 C. Summary of Evidence………………...5 D. Analysis………………………………7 E. Conclusion……………………………9 F. Bibliography………………………….10 A. Plan of Investigation The research used for this investigation comes from books or articles that contain speeches that Robespierre gave at that time. These speeches were used in
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Louis‚ Dauphin of France and Maria Josepha of Saxony‚ Dauphine of France. His grandparents on his father’s side were Louis XV of France and Marie Leszczyńska and on his mother’s side Augustus III of Poland and Maria Josepha of Austria. He married Marie Antoinette they had two sons; Louis XVII of France and Louis Joseph‚ Dauphin of France and two daughters; Marie Thérèse of France and Princess Sophie Hélène Béatrice of France. At the age of 13 Louis August’s dad died of lung tuberculosis at age 36‚
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“He was seen to be working with Marie Antoinette…” to arrange‚ “the massacre of all patriots”. This indicates that the King and his wife were working against the Revolution and did not support the constitutional monarchy. Source 2 implies how the King and Queen were seen as enemies to the Revolution and how they caused the public to gain the incentive to go against the monarchy. Historical evidence suggests that Marie Antoinette betrayed France in the soul aim to bring back absolute
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citizens. France’s costly involvement in the American Revolution and Louis XVI’s excessive spending habits had the country on the verge of bankruptcy. An example of this extravagant spending is the diamond necklace Louis bought for his wife Marie Antoinette which was worth more than the Frances’ yearly income. To resolve France’s low income the then Monarch Louis XVI had introduced high taxes and raised the prices of things like bread. The government had lost ability to relate with its subjects
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This revolutionary event in history is most noted for the execution of thousands of citizens under the influence of other rebellious acts that grew popularity at the time. Famously‚ Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were included under the list as these were important figures that were deeply involved in French revolutions. Despite this tragedy‚ this event is often times considered a momentous occasion in French history as it exemplifies the claim that this became the turning point for the outspoken
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The French Revolution is the effect of generations of weak unfit rulers that did not understand the importance of proper budgeting and fairness. Another key component was the French citizens realizing what step they needed to do in order to run and govern a successful country. In the time era t there was an increase in the general public. Other things leading up the the point of revolt are taxiaction to the people that they ruled and what they invested that money in. The ideas of human rights also
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Were the French Revolutionaries Right To Execute Their King? Over the years since the execution of Louis 16th there have been several different discussions as to whether it was right for the French revolutionaries to execute their king. There are a number of reasons to lead people to think that it was right that Louis 16th was beheaded by the blood stained blade of the guillotine. The defendants of the revolutionaries state that Louis 16th was a horrific traitor to the majority of his people. The
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in the revolution. While the revolution moving towards the lofty goals of democracy‚ justice and freedom‚ also heralds the arrival of modern authoritarianism and totalitarianism. Marie Therese Louise de Savoie-Carignan. Prince de Lamballe’s wife‚ moved in to Versailles after her husband passed away (Guillotine). Marie advocated freedom‚ generosity and kindness.
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to his subjects. He was seldom seen by the population and almost certainly did not have much interest for their concerns or troubles. In contrast‚ Marie Antoinette‚ the queen and wife of Louis XVI‚ was perceived as a promiscuous‚ frivolous foreigner. The population constantly circulated pornographic pamphlets about the Queen‚ and used her as a scapegoat for many of the financial troubles in the country. The assumption is that if the Monarchy were not running the country‚ the events surrounding the
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