DBQ Essay: What were the major causes of the French Revolution? (Discuss three.) The major cause of the French Revolution was the disputes between the different types of social classes in French society. The French Revolution of 1789-1799 was one of the most important events in the history of the world. The Revolution led to many changes in France‚ which at the time of the Revolution was the most powerful state in Europe. The Revolution led to the development of new political forces such as democracy
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AP world notes. The Maritime Revolution to 1550. Ferdinand Magellan * 1511-sailed from Europe around southern tip of Africa and east across Indian ocean * Member of first Portuguese expedition to explore east indies * 1521-goal was achieved by sailing across Atlantic rounding southern tip of South America and crossing pacific ocean * High price * Killed in battle April 27‚ 1521 while aiding a local ruler who promised to become Christian * Very little resources- survivors
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Causes of the French Revolution The French Revolution begun with a corrupt monarch‚ and ended with the death of thousands. In 1789 the bourgeoisie (middle class) and peasants finally revolted against King Louis XVI and nobility‚ citing various reasons as cause‚ including corruption and a failing economy. The people originally intended on instituting a constitutional monarchy‚ but ended up creating a National Assembly and abolishing social class. However‚ the revolution‚ despite best efforts‚ failed
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American Revolution There were many causes of the American Revolution. Multiple acts occurred that all resulted in this Revolution. Nearly 13 American colonies started an uprising with the British Monarchy between 1765 and 1783‚ this all lead to the foundation of the United States of America. New England colonies all got settled after they decided they could go against the government because of their high education. This conflict then started the main causes of the American Revolution‚ Education
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Question: Discuss the causes of the American Revolution. Which cause was most important? Why? Mariah Gutierrez History 1301 Professor Harris September 29‚ 2013 The American Revolution was a major war within America that got the United States their independence and showed others that they were not a weak nation. There were many causes that lead up to this war and had a great effect on it. The first war we see is the French and
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How accurate is it to say that the growth of reformist groups in the years from 1881 was the main cause of the 1905 Revolution? There were many different causes of the 1905 Russian revolution. These included; the growth of different reformist groups‚ rapid industrialisation‚ the Russo-Japanese War and ‘Bloody Sunday’. However some were more influential than others. Firstly there was the Social Democrats who wanted to use and implement the radical ideas of Karl Marx to inspire the transformation
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is the Egyptian Arab spring. This revolution was first ignited by youth people through internet and which started to spread until almost everyone knew about it. This government grew fear in people’s heart that they were afraid from intercepting from any political aspect or refusing any governmental action. Until the day in which this fear was broken and people were no longer afraid refusing and objecting the government. This revolution started after several causes that left people with a feeling of
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and political revolution in Western civilization. The French Revolution was a major part of this sweeping change in the way Europeans (and the newborn Americans) perceived the function of government and the most effective ways of governing. The French Revolution had many long term and short term causes and effects‚ and was one of the most violent periods in the history of the country. There were many factors that contributed to the spark of the revolution. There were three main causes of the French
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political reforms the main cause of the 1905 revolution? The 1905 Revolution was brought about by Bloody Sunday‚ this attack from the Tsar’s army on innocent peaceful protestors was the trigger for the revolution. Many other reasons throughout the years leading up to 1905 lead to the revolution. To understand fully why the revolution took place you need to understand all of the political reforms or the fact that there were not enough. A main factor contributing to 1905 revolution was the power held
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government. The start of the overthrow of monarchy‚ which eventually led to the beginning of the French Revolution‚ began with the overthrow of the English monarchy by the Parliament of England in 1649. The American Revolution of 1776 soon followed‚ and finally‚ France started their own Revolution; the French Revolution of 1789. Of course‚ there are many political‚ economic‚ and social causes leading to this sudden political advancement in France. For example‚ King Louis XVI was unprepared for his
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