The Girondins originated in southern France‚ supporting the rights of the province influence over the revolutionary movement and were victimized by their opposition who regarded Paris as the centre of the revolution. The Jacobins formed in Paris‚ but clubs soon spread to the other provinces. The Jacobins were timid toward the beginning of their rise to power but soon grew far more extreme as time passed. Identify the aims of each group Both radical groups‚ the Girondins and Jacobins were fueled
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Indian War Issues: 1) Duel of Britain and France for colonies trade and sea power 2) Duel of Prussia and Austria for territory and military power King of Prussia: Frederick II “the great” invades silesia and doesn’t concern about pragmatic sanction War Of Austrian Succession France and Prussia have the early advantage with their armies America Changed things England has the #1navy PEACE AT AIX LA CHAPELLE (tie) Britain and France return to status quo Frederick’s annexation
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Revolution‚ France was ruled and governed by the king‚ his Grand Council of ministers‚ and 13 courts called parliaments. King Louis XVI ruled by “divine right‚” believing that he had been put on the throne by the grace of God. France then was one of the most powerful and wealthiest countries‚ and had a strong army‚ and even stronger cultural influence. (Plain‚ 5) Louis XVI and his wife Marie-Antoinette were shielded from the daily lives of the ordinary people in France. When Louis XVI inherited the
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happening at the time in which they were written. The Constitution of 1791 set up a limited monarchy under Louis XVI because the revolutionaries were more conservative at this point and did not want to be rid of Louis‚ but rather to just control his power. The Constitution of 1793 set up a republic because the revolutionaries discovered Louis plotting counter revolutions‚ so they want to rid Louis of power and have a republic. The Constitution of the Year III set up another republic‚ but it was very
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Position Paper The French Revolution is the revolution in France against the Bourbons third. The French Revolution happened especially because of the third estates‚ which were more than 95% of people in France. they were also the poor people that did not have enough money‚ and on top of this they had to pay taxes‚ and pay for everything. Meanwhile‚ the nobles and wealthy people had so much money and owned lands‚ but did not have to pay for taxes. The people were divided into 3 estates‚ first estate
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your mom chose and you’ve never met? And finally‚ accept the fact that you had to have kids with them? Marie Antoinette went through all of this and more in her marriage. Archduchess Marie Antoinette was married at the age of 14 to the future Louis XVI. They were basic strangers on their wedding day‚ which was on May 7‚ 1770. The young Dauphine had already been expected to begin the process of the creation of an heir‚ just hours after the night of their wedding. Imagine “making babies” with a 15-year
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to their belongings and liberty‚ passive citizens had no say in the making of government bodies. All women were considered passive citizens. Assembly of Notables A group of notables (expanded version of King’s council) invited by the King of France to consul on matters of state. These notables were selected by the king for their zeal‚ devotion‚ etc to the sovereign (included princes‚ archbishops‚ and peers). August Decrees Nineteen decrees made in August 1789 by the National Constituent
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The French Revolution was a rebellion of the public against their King Louis XVI. France had been one of the most powerful and largest monarchy in Europe at that time. As a result of the French Revolution‚ Louis XVI lost all his authority and was eventually executed. The French Revolution didn’t happen overnight but happened due to a series of events. The Russian Revolution happened much later in history but it’s causes were very similar to the French Revolution. The Russian public was not happy
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was one of the most influential revolutions of its time with its effects being felt throughout the world. Although there were numerous amounts of changes in all aspects of life at this time‚ more importantly were the revolutions that took place in France and America because they led to great political and social change that influenced the globe and also made two world powers. During the 19th century in America‚ there was growing discontent for their mother country‚ Britain. A series of events had
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high-spirited tomboy who arrived at Versailles at age 14 was quickly embraced by her subjects. Yet by the time of her execution 23 years later‚ she was reviled. Marie Antoinette was actually extremely popular with the people when she arrived in France. They liked how she looked‚ how kind she was and the charities she pursued. When she visited the opera and insist everyone applaud‚ the did so (a moment shown in the movie). She was on display for everyone to see and people watched her and wrote
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