human epoch has massive implications for any human civilization and the French revolution was one such period. It would be unfair to suggest that the revolution was solely a result of economic grievances. It was a period of contrasting morals and customs. French revolution’s impact was not limited to France only. Its effect was felt throughout the continental Europe and still felt today. The revolutionary nature of this social upheaval was down to various ideas and philosophies that were germinating
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Three Estates Type of social hierarchy that is divided into three "estates" or social classes. The first estate was comprised of the clergy that made up 0.6% of the population. The first estate had a wide scope of powers and owned 10-15% of the land. Although the clergy possessed much land and power‚ they were tax exempt. The second estate were the nobility who were also tax exempt. The nobles held the highest offices in the Church‚ government‚ and army. The third estate consisted
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The French revolution originated as a result of philosophical ideas and periods like the Reformation‚ Absolutism‚ and the Enlightenment. During the eighteenth century‚ France went through a period of turmoil. The French people 8much of the money and power‚ while they were left to suffer in poverty. A combination of ideas and changes were necessary to achieving a revolution. The Reformation movement was created when Martin Luther published his 95 Theses‚ debating how the church was run. Absolutism
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113Women in the French Revolution Like most places in the world‚ until recently‚ women were considered an extension of their husband or father. They were given none or little rights both socially and politically. During the French revolution spanning from1789-1794‚ most social groups went though great changes from the nobles of the second estate‚ to the common man of the third. The revolutionary changes experienced by women in France were insignificant compared to most other social groups around
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“terror” was actually used however was during the French revolution. The reign of terror was seen in the aftermath of the execution of the King. It was a product of the mentality of the revolution. With everyday that passed‚ the uncertainty amongst the people grew‚ and actions became more and more drastic. With the King no longer in the picture‚ the Jacobins and the Girondins were more enemies to one another than ever before. During the French Revolution‚ it can be debated whether or not the terror that
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11/21/11 Social Studies Thematic essay question It as once said that “Political‚ economic and social conditions have often led to turning points that have changed the course of history for nations and peoples.” In other words at times of discomfort within a region or country they tend to lead to a revolution to meet the most publics wants and needs. One example of a turning point in our history is “The French Revolution”. The reason being for its importance is The French Revolution marked
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Long-term government financial chaos played a lead role in the cause of the French Revolution. This point is supported by William Doyle‚ in Origins of the French Revolution. Government debt and lack of available funding seriously deteriorated authority and credit‚ leading to extreme measures in taxation‚ thereby acting as a catalyst of the French Revolution. Doyle makes his point by arguing that France was approaching a state of fiscal ruin as far back as August 20‚ 1786‚ indicating that "Calonne
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Step 1: Economic+Social Injustice One of the components responsible for the creation of this distasteful revolution was the social and economic injustice created by the manager of the French kitchen(1754 to 1793)‚ Louis XVI. Before the revolution was created‚ the chefs of the French kitchen were divided into three Estates. The chefs of the First Estate were clergies(0.5% of the chefs)‚ those of the second were nobles(1.5% of the chefs)‚ while those of the third were commoners (98% of the chefs).
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The French Revolution was an amazing event in history along with the Glorious Revolution. These Revolutions have had various amounts of bloodshed and the aftermath being very horrible for women and children. The events have caused social injustice and prejudice among others. The people were affected by the government demanding more but us as people were producing less. In this time people had to be rich in order to have any chance of a fair life. Poor people were accused of anything if they were
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During the French Revolution many issues caused hard times for the French people. The French revolution was a hard time to live in. The King spent money poorly and taxes were unfair for each class. Many social issues arose along with huge death tolls. This was an unbelievably hard time for the French and is a very important part of their history‚ ending monarchy in France ("French Revolution"). The book A Tale of Two Cities is a good example of this. The common people and or the third estate of
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