The French and Indian war was the event that provoked the American Revolution. The French and Indian war or Seven years war‚ lead to certain events that caused Americans to realize that their English liberties were being denied. The French and Indian war caused debts among the British. The British realized that during the war the income from the colonies was insufficient (document F). After the war‚ the British needed certain ways in which to gain revenue. They imposed taxes on the
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reforms are made for various reasons‚ but the French revolution and the Women’s right movement happen to have many things in common. Beginning in 1789 the French revolution was sparked by the largely unhappy Third estate. They demanded better conditions and more representation they were after all 98 percent of the population. With a large following and unifying cause the Third Estate began its own uprising ‚and with the capture of the Bastille a revolution was in full swing. They wanted reform and were
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Between 1500 and 1700‚ North America became a destined land for European settlers. While in some instances‚ the Indians of North America had to fight the invaders; overall it was the first time in history they Europeans and Indians were brought together for the first time. The Indians played a crucial role in the establishment of the European colonies through trade‚ alliances‚ and warfare. It is with their role and the interaction with the European settlers that would bring about a shift in each
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Cora Dickey October 9‚ 2012 World History Honors Seventh Period The French Revolution I. Do you believe the Bastille was stormed to set prisoners free‚ because it was a symbol of oppression‚ or was it the first step to overthrow the French Monarchy? II. What is the difference between a revolt and revolution? Explain. According to the English dictionary‚ a revolt is a way to break away from or rise against constituted authority‚ as by open rebellion. Meanwhile‚ a revoloution is a sudden
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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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Introduction:The three major causes if the French Revolution was the disputes between the different types of social classes in French society. The French Revolution in the 18th Century was one of the most important events in the history of the world. The Revolution led to many changes in France‚ the Revolution led to the development of new political ideas such like democracy. It questioned the authority of kings‚ priests‚ and nobles. The Revolution also gave new meanings and new ideas to the people
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The diverse Indian societies of North America did share certain common characteristics. Their lives were steeped in religious ceremonies often directly related to farming and hunting. The world‚ they believed‚ was suffused with spiritual power and sacred spirits could be found in all kinds of living and inanimate things – animals‚ plants‚ trees‚ water‚ and wind. Religious ceremonies aimed to harness the aid of powerful supernatural forces to serve the interests of man. In some tribes‚ hunters performed
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extremely compelling argument for the necessity of the French revolution‚ and how the lives lost were a small price to pay for how beneficial the revolution was for the French people in the long run. His first argument is that during the four years of the revolution there was more food for peasants then ever before‚ he then goes on to discus how important and influential the revolution was on driving other European nations to democratize. The revolution also drove France to becoming more productive‚ which
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1) The Napoleonic Revolution “The transformation of French society that followed the fall of the bastille to a Parisian crowd in 1789 changed not only France but Europe forever.” “Warfare too was transformed. The French Revolution realized the ideal of the nation in arms‚ and so nationalism added its force to the western emphasis on discipline. Common soldiers were now expected to display the same kind of commitment once reserved only for officers‚ and the new loyalties of the rank and file influenced
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French Revolution When you look at the French Revolution there are several things you should consider such as; liberty equality‚ brotherhood‚ hubris‚ fiscal irresponsibility‚ democracy‚ and technology. The people of France were divided into three sections called the Estates-Generals. The first Estate was made up of clergy‚ the second Estate was made up of nobles and the third Estate was made up of the commoners‚ peasants/working class people During the French Revolution people were put to death
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