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    “How did the perception and articulation of women’s rights and women’s participation in the revolution change as the revolution went on? The perception and articulation of women’s rights and participation in the revolution change as the revolution went on. In France around 1790 there was a huge movement for freedom and recognition of freedom for everyone. The rights of man were discussed‚ along with the rights of women. This discussion brought up women’s rights for the first. It was viewed that

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    are three revolutions‚ the Glorious‚ American‚ and French‚ that heavily influenced the world we know today. These revolutions were all similar because they wanted to get rid of monarchies‚ they resisted taxes‚ and they were highly influenced by the Enlightenment. The Revolutions had their differences when the American and French killed numerous people‚ the American and Glorious had no Reign of Terror‚ and the Glorious and French had large amounts of debt. Although the Glorious‚ French‚ and American

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    The time period of 1787-1815 was a period of overlap of the Enlightenment and the French Revolution. Up until 1792‚ Louis XVI was reigning in France. He was experiencing an economic downfall‚ and had to call the Estates General as a result of disagreement over taxation to deal with the issues. The Third Estate joined forces with some of the nobles and clergy‚ and became the National Assembly or the National Convention as they would later be called. Together‚ they developed a constitution with

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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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    The French Revolution of Kings‚ Queens‚ & Guillotines 3 Estates 1. How was French Society divided prior to the French Revolution? 1st Estate (less than 1%): Catholic Clergy Owned 10% of land in France Paid 2% of income for taxes Scorned Enlightenment ideas 2nd Estate (2%): Rich nobles Owned 20% of land Paid little or no taxes Disagreed with Enlightenment ideas 3rd Estate (97%): Commoners 2. Explain the different divisions of the 3rd estate. 3 types of people Bourgeoisie(middle class) Skilled

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    The American and French Revolution were similar in some ways. They were similar based on the causation for each revolution. However‚ their military commanders‚ George Washington and Napoleon Bonaparte differed. Both revolutions had multiple causations for occurring while each leader had their own reasons for fighting. The American Revolution was caused by multiple events. Some of the causations for the American Revolution were the Boston Tea Party and the Intolerable Acts . As a result of King

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    Developments in French Art changed the older attitudes regarding the happy mother and the ideals of the family. During the eighteenth century‚ the enlightenment figures began to develop new ideals on the happy mother and family. Evolving attitudes and developments were seen in the family setting‚ which brought on new ideals in the French society. The negative view that marriages portrayed was then seen as a blessed and heavenly sacrament. New ideals regarding children were also developed‚ as they

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    “Little by little‚ the old world crumbled‚ and not once did the king imagine that some of the pieces might fall on him.” Revolution author‚ Jennifer Donnelly‚ portrayed the hardships and terror felt during the French Revolution through a discovered diary of a young French girl detailing everyday life during the era. Donnelly’s words delineate the irony behind the revolution. She indicates how the aristocracy during the time‚ absorbed in their wealth‚ did not expect the rebellion caused by the poor

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    The French Revolution and Human Rights Paper The French Revolution and Human Rights happened during the period of 1789- 1794. It can be argued with similar or different aspects on equality‚ rights‚ freedom‚ and politics. The French Revolution began with absolutism‚ which you rely on one ruler. During this period of time many middle class and peasant people‚ also known as the third estate. Disagreed with how the government was doing things. For example nobles and clergy had more say and control

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    1700-1800s Haiti‚ France‚ and the U.S. went through revolutions which sought the same goals‚ freedom and liberty‚ but how each of them got there was due to their individual social causes. The French revolution came about due to a number of social causes which created the perfect time for the people to rebel. These social causes consisted of the enlightenment‚ inequality between rich and poor‚ and taxing. These three main points appear in the other revolutions. In France at the time 98% of the population

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