Notes on the French Revolution The French Revolution - or the French Revolution Wars (1789–1799) - refers to a period of radical social and political upheaval in French and European history. The absolute monarchy that had ruled France for centuries collapsed in three years and French society underwent an epic transformation as feudal‚ aristocratic‚ and religious privileges were destroyed under a sustained assault from liberal political groups and the masses on the streets. Old ideas about hierarchy
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CAUSES OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION 1. Describe the leadership of Louis XVI (16th) of France. indecisive leader/ easily persuaded put off financial problems. French support for the colonists in the American War of Independence had brought the country to the verge of bankruptcy agreed to summon the ’estatesgeneral’ (a form of parliament‚ but without real power) in order to try and raise taxes. people were angered by Louis’ refusal to allow the three estates the first (clergy)
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French Revolution Questions The Outbreak of the Revolution: 1) French society around 1789 was split into three groups of people or the Three Estates. The First Estate consisted of the clergy or the leaders of the church. The Second Estate were the nobles who were highly privileged. The Third and final estate consisted of peasants‚ city workers‚ and the middle class‚ all of which were taxes heavily and underprivileged. 2) The complains of the Third Estate were they were being taxed to heavily
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The Battle is labeled as the largest and bloodiest battle ever fought in North America. This was considered the turning point during the Civil War as this was the Confederates best chance at achieving victory. In the summer of 1863‚ Confederate General Robert E. Lee launched his invasion of the Northern states. Lee sought to benefit from the recent Confederate victories
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Cornell Notes | Topic/Objective: French Revolution | Name: Sam Roberts | | | Class/Period: Western World History | | | Date: | Essential Question: What were the causes‚ significant events‚ and results of the French Revolution? | | Questions: | Notes: | 1. What were the Three Estates? | a. First Estate- the estate made up of members of the clergy that made up less than 1% of the population‚ owned around 10% of the land and paid a 2% income tax. | | b. Second Estate- the
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“Yesterday‚ Japanese government also launched an attack against Malaya. Last night‚ Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong. Last night‚ Japanese forces attacked Guam. Last night Japanese forces attacked the Philippines Islands. Last night‚ Japanese attacked Wake Island. This morning‚ Japanese attacked Midway Island.” -Roosevelt World War II has been thought of as one of the most atrocious disasters in history: the endless sufferings and deaths caused by the anger and violence of ruthless
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French Revolution Table of Contents Unit one: Enlightenment (page 1) Enlightened Despots France Henri IV Louis XIII Louis XIV Cardinal Richelieu Louis XV Louis XVI Holy Roman Empire Prussia Friedrich Wilhelm Friedrich Wilhelm I Friedrich II Austria Charles VI Pragmatic Sanction Maria Theresa War of the Austrian Succession Seven Years’ War Extra Information Les Philosophes Voltaire - Candide Diderot - Encyclopedie Rousseau - The Social Contract
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it is central. Which means everything related to the topic turns or depends on it. An event can be a pivotal moment in a nation’s history if the direction the country takes depends on it. The year 1968 was a year of many critically important turning points. During this year America reached new altitudes when it orbited the moon‚ but all was not as good down on Earth. The United States also lost a lot such as two key figures who support peace and equality; the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. and
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industrial revolution had been a major turning point in world history. During this period of industrialism‚ average income began to exhibit remarkable sustained growth. During the 18th and 19th century‚ the world’s average per capita income increased more than tenfold. The inhabitants of Britain standard of living had been drastically increasing during the industrial revolution. The level of income that England has had over the years could not have been reached without the industrial revolution. Britain
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FRENCH REVOLUTION Q.1) Explain the following terms:- a) Guillotine Ans) The guillotine is a device consisting of two poles and a blade with which a person is beheaded. It was named after Dr .Guillotine who invented it. b) Subsistence crisis Ans) the population of France rose from about 23 million in 1715 to 2 8million in 1789.This led to a rapid increase in the demand for food grains. Production of grains could not keep pace with the demand. So the price of bread which
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