The French Revolution and the Rise of the Republic of France: A Discussion of its Causes and Effects An essay by Cameron Reynolds-Beer Prior the French revolution was a series of events that damaged the legitimacy of the monarch’s rule. These included many situations‚ some of which were avoidable‚ some of which were not. The French class system of three “Estates”: The First Estate - The Nobles and Lords; The Second Estate - The Church and Priests; and the Third Estate - the peasants‚ workers
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how to combat the economic problem. His wife Marie Antoinette‚ didn’t help with the debt‚ but instead spent her time “ordering hundreds of gowns‚ trying out elaborate hairstyles and hosting lavish parties at her private retreat‚ Petit Trianon‚ on Versailles’ expansive grounds‚” (HowStuffWorks.com Contributors‚ 2014 )‚ which earned her the nickname Madame Deficit. Addition to the failing economy‚ France had problems with its estate-general‚ which basically separates the country in three parts: The clergymen
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attack the Bastille; they killed the security‚ and let the prisoners out. Once again rumors spread of the king using military force to reassert his power. Women were already furious about the outrageous bread prices. The women marched on the palace of Versailles‚ they demanded to see the king and sent him back to Paris. If the National Assembly had not broken away‚ there would be no rumors spread about the king attacking them. Storming the Bastille would have not happened‚ which was one of the triggers
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both of which almost decimated the treasury because of the size of the armies required. Besides the costs of the wars‚ King Louis XVI built a giant palace called Versailles which was a testament to unchecked spending with vast amounts of gold decorating the interior. Estimates suggest that over 7 to 10 percent of the national treasury was spent on the palace. “By 1685‚ the effort engaged 36‚000 workers‚ not including the thousands of troops who diverted a river to supply water for fountains and pools
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The Renaissance in France began in the mid 1400s. During this time period‚ there was a renewed fascination in arts‚ philosophy‚ and humanities. The word “renaissance” is defined as rebirth‚ so it is fitting that there was resurgence in interest in these topics. The period also offered an expansion upon more rational views of life‚ as well as new ways of thinking and expression. There was an abundance of “artistic experimentation” during this time‚ resulting in new styles of dance‚ music‚ and even
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economic‚ political‚ and cultural pinnacle. Many historians believe the phrase "absolute power corrupts absolutely" mirrors Louis XIV’s reign. Louis XIV revoked the Edict on Nantes‚ changing the economy of France in one motion. By creating the city of Versailles and being a major patron of the arts‚ Louis was very influential on French culture. His costly wars and failures almost led to France’s bankruptcy. Louis XIV was very corrupt in his power. It’s shown in all he did to change France. He got what he
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The Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28‚ 1919‚ and officially put an end to the war in Europe. No treaty has ever been so complicated and progressive. No treaty has ever had such a lasting impact on so many different nations. Ultimately‚ the terms of the treaty led to the United States rejecting it. Instead‚ it turned inwards‚ retreating to a sense of normalcy on the grounds of nationalism‚ rejecting it in favor of isolationism. However‚ Woodrow Wilson’s vision laid the groundwork for future
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Gerard Depardieu and Anne Brochet as the main characters of the film (IMDB). This film is set in seventeenth century France where music was a prominent part of French culture and was a part of everyday entertainment everywhere from the great palace of Versailles to the small countryside villages. At the time‚ orchestral music was very popular and the learning to play the violin and or cello were of the utmost important during the time period if one desired to succeed in the entertainment industry
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building is now a church. India The Taj Mahal is a beautiful white marble structure. It was built in 1632. It took 22 years to complete the marvelous structure. Agra fort is an ancient Indian City. It was built in 1565. The city has several mosques and palaces. Amid Fort is a historic attraction in Amir. The fort has four levels‚ and each level has a courtyard. The Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah Dhayah Fort was built for military purposes in the 16th century. It has two towers‚ and it does not have a water
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art‚ historical attractions that attract tourists from many countries. Champs-Elysees is considered to be the main highway street‚ where the presidential palace is located. One end of this road goes to the Etoile‚ from which radiate 12 streets. In the center there is the Arc de Triomphe with the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Not far from the palace‚ on the Ile de la Cité‚ is one of the masterpieces of the medieval art‚ Cathedral of Notre Dame. In the silhouette of the city with its western side stands
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