University of Phoenix Material French Revolution and Napoleonic Era Worksheet 1. Essay Explain‚ in 1‚050 to 1‚400 words‚ how the following ideas and ideals influenced the events and motivated the participants in the French Revolution: Liberty Equality Brotherhood Hubris Fiscal irresponsibility Democracy Technology The French Revolution was a quest for liberty‚ and centered on people who wanted their freedom. They wanted to be treated as equal participants in the community‚ not as slaves for
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The Causes Of The French Revolution In the 17th and 18th centuries‚ France was ruled by an absolute government. The king had all the political power. And the kings who came after him were despots. For example‚ anyone who criticized the government could be arrested and put in prison without trial. Louis XIV at l east ruled this country efficiently. Last French kings were not good rulers. Louis XIV (1774- 1793) was king at the time of the French Revolution. He was more interested in hunting
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English Civil War & The French Revolution Essay Final The English Civil War and the French Revolution are characterized by a change in power that took place within their existing governments in a relatively short period of time. In addition‚ the English Civil War and the French Revolution were both initiated from the citizen’s unhappiness with the king’s rule. These were caused by a multitude of political‚ social‚ and economic problems residing in the English and French monarchies. In England
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SOCIAL: Transcript of The Lasting Social Effects of the French Revolution as evide The Lasting Social Effects of the French Revolution as evident in Mid 19th-Century France Bryttan‚ Mary‚ Daniel Social Structure before the French Revolution Large class differences between the rich and the poor French leaders were known to be very extravagant and constantly found themselves in debt The French Revolution Abolished the feudal system and monarchy of France Peasants burned and pillaged many places Mass
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(1789- 1799) This fiery revolution by the oppressed in France set with the original goals‚ to create a constitutional monarchy and reform the structure of the nation‚ soon developed into a move to overthrow the king and establish a republic. The revolution was followed by a return of the monarchy‚ but the French people had learned that inequality did not have to be borne‚ and they were never again dominated as before by the privileged class. What had inspired the people? The American Influence
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United States was too young and undeveloped of a country to repay France for their help in the war. Another one of France’s problems was their government. King Louis XVI and his wife Mary Antoinette were spending more money than they were taking in‚ resorting in a financial problem. Monarchy was the main type of government in the 1700s but it wasn’t efficient. King Louis XVI had the power to make laws and know one could say nothing about it. France’s society was all but great‚ it was divided into
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Was the American Revolution Inevitable? During the French and Indian War‚ the British defeated the French and became the national masters of the region of eastern and northern part of North America. However‚ the war was expensive toward the economy which resulted in the British becoming in debt. As a result‚ of the French and Indian War‚ the British expected the colonist to pay for defense and they passed a series of laws which were to help regulate the colonies under British control but eventually
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The French and Russian Revolutions The French and the Russian revolution both occurred mainly due to two main reasons. Both of these revolutions were the direct results of bad leadership and a bad economy. These two reasons along with other factors caused both of these revolutions. Although they were both similar‚ they also had differences. A difference between the two is that the Russians had an unsuccessful "pre-revolution" in 1905. Another difference between these two revolutions is the
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1804) <br> <br>According to Joseph Weber‚ foster brother of Queen Antoinette‚ there were three primary causes of the French revolution ’the disorder of the finances‚ the state of mind‚ and the war in America.’ The ’disorder in the finances’ acknowledged that the bankruptcy of the monarchy opened the doors to defiance of the King’s authority. The greatest single cause of the revolution was the economic crisis‚ which forced the King to recall the redundant Estates General which had not been called since
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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 women deserved the same rights and opportunities
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