provide an insight into the political‚ economic and social aspects of the Old Order in France. In the political aspect‚ pre-revolutionary France was ruled by absolute Monarchy. During the Old Order‚ Kings were regarded as the representatives of God‚ possessing divine rights and privilege. In particular‚ King Louis XVI was the final Monarch of France who was guillotined in 1792. Furthermore‚ the political stratification of the French population was fundamentally a result of the Estates class system
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During the eighth century France had many issues that could’ve developed into a revolution. Throughout this time France was facing a collection of issues. At this time France was ruled by an inadequate and absolute monarch. Absolutism was becoming increasingly unpopular due to the enlightenment ideas. Although these are all remarkable motives‚ the most critical motives were that it was influenced significantly by the American Revolution‚ the poor privileges ingrained by the Old Regime‚ and France’s
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which resulted in a lot of tension among Britain and the houses of Lancaster and York. However despite Henrys weak hereditary claim to the throne‚ others argue that he was in fact a good king. Sources 1 and 3 both have firm views of Henry VII as a monarch‚ but source 2 presents both sides to this debate. Henry VII is known for his wise and sensible decisions while in power. Polydore Vergill‚ a historian‚ claimed that in government he was ‘shrewd and prudent’ and he was thorough during his ‘wise deliberation’
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opening the dikes‚ impeding French movement. William III of Orange‚ the Dutch monarch‚ oversaw the naval defense of key Dutch regions. Sweden united with France in gaining territory in the Spanish Netherlands and on the Rhine River. With assistance from Spain‚ the Holy Roman Empire‚ and Lorraine‚ the Dutch successfully resisted further French advancement.
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Frank Owens Mrs. Wilson World History 12/5/2014 DBQ What form of government was most effective-democracy or absolutism- for the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries in Europe? During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries there were two forms of government. The two forms of government were democracy and absolutism. Both of these forms of government were effective in their own ways. Absolutism though was the most effective during this time. Absolutism is when the ruler has unlimited power. Many
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might have made a point‚ not everybody agreed. For instance‚ the philosopher‚ John Locke had a different understanding of human behavior. He saw humans as responsible beings who could grow wiser from their mistakes. Locke went against Hobbes idea of absolute monarchy and longed for more freedom of the people. Locke’s beliefs he shared is the foundation of the types of governments in the world today. Philosophers of the time believed in five key beliefs: reason‚ nature‚ happiness‚ progress‚ and liberty
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The Clergy comprised of two groups’ i.e. the higher clergy and the lower clergy. The former managed the churches‚ monasteries and educational institutions so they did not pay any taxes to the monarch. They used the common people so the latter hated them. However‚ the lower clergy served the people and they lived a miserable life. The Nobility too did not pay any taxes to the king. There were two types of nobles‚ namely the Court nobles and the
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Describe your greatest successes during your internship. What did you do that allowed you to be successful in this area? My greatest successes during my internship was getting good grades and learning new things that I have not learned before. What I did that allowed me to be successful is I took notes and took my time and that is how I became successful. Describe your greatest challenge during your internship. What did you do to manage this challenge? My greatest challenge during my internship
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In the world we live in today‚ I believe that Communitarianism is a promising ideology that could be used to ultimately organize society. Over time‚ we have become people who accept absolute power ruled by monarchs who have no consideration for fairness and equality. Communitarians strongly believe that humans are naturally compassionate beings but our society has changed us into greedy and selfish people over time. This theory is very strong and truthful to our society today and Communitarians seem
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Louis XIV was a Bourbon monarch who ruled as the king of both France and Navarre with one of the longest reigns in European history with a span of over 72 years starting from when he was five years old. On the other hand‚ Peter the Great was a leader who ruled the Russian Empire and steered the Tsardom into becoming a huge empire which became a major European power. The efforts of Louis XIV and Peter the Great to gain absolute control over their respective countries were strikingly similar‚ yet had
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