The French Revolution evolved to be a very important time in history because it forever changed the face of France. The revolution was caused by several conditions which greatly impacted the change of France. The causes that contributed to the French Revolution were the political‚ social‚ and economic conditions of the years leading up to 1789. Those factors not only induced many events during the revolution but also the ideas from the Enlightenment era sparked the minds of many French civilians
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What was wrong with French Society in 1789? After the death of Louis XV‚ his grandchild Louis XVI was appointed to rule over the people but his lack of ability to rule like a liege over the country plunge France into chaos‚ directing France towards a Revolution; The French Revolution. In France the French society was divided into three estates; The First Estate consisted of Clergy which had a population of 100‚000 people‚ Second Estate consisted of Nobility which had a population of 400‚000 people
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Following the French and Indian war of 1754-1763‚ the French withdrew from the North American continent‚ leaving large amounts of the land to both Great Britain and Spain. Up until the late 1760’s‚ the British and the colonists held a strong relationship‚ as well as being united against the threat of the French and their Indian allies. During this time‚ the British had a very calm and safe ruling approach in the colonies‚ contrasting from their ruling approach years after. As the French no longer were
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The French revolution originated as a result of philosophical ideas and periods like the Reformation‚ Absolutism‚ and the Enlightenment. During the eighteenth century‚ France went through a period of turmoil. The French people 8much of the money and power‚ while they were left to suffer in poverty. A combination of ideas and changes were necessary to achieving a revolution. The Reformation movement was created when Martin Luther published his 95 Theses‚ debating how the church was run. Absolutism
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September 2010 HSS1C.01 Miss. Erickson FRENCH REVOLUTION DBQ “The French Revolution.” What pops up in your head? Probably a plethora of ideas. Images of riots‚ nobles‚ monarchy and such. So many mistakes and so many achievements has come out of the French Revolution. Many failed policies‚ laws and many inspirational and influential ideas has come of the French Revolution. The important causes of the French Revolution has changed France. The French Revolution had many causes which lead to
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This paper will discuss the impact Spanish colonization and Mexican control had on the indigenous Indian population in California between 1769 and 1848. As well as discussing the historical origins‚ social organizations‚ material conditions‚ and world-view of the California Indians prior to 1769‚ this paper will explain the impact of New Spain’s Mission System on the Alta California Indian population between 1769 to 1821 and the response of its system by the Indians. Before the Americans and the
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people involved and their country surrounding them. Revolutions are often described as a change in society‚ and are usually violent and disruptive. In particular‚ the French Revolution was a period of radical‚ social and political upheaval in France that had a major impact on France and throughout the rest of Europe. Although the French Revolution began in 1789 with the convocation of the Estates-General in May‚ there were multiple different principles prior to that which triggered the war to begin
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Long-term government financial chaos played a lead role in the cause of the French Revolution. This point is supported by William Doyle‚ in Origins of the French Revolution. Government debt and lack of available funding seriously deteriorated authority and credit‚ leading to extreme measures in taxation‚ thereby acting as a catalyst of the French Revolution. Doyle makes his point by arguing that France was approaching a state of fiscal ruin as far back as August 20‚ 1786‚ indicating that "Calonne
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Rewrite Many people came to the colonies looking for freedom to practice their beliefs unhindered‚ start a new life‚ or make economic gain. Both England and Great Britain wanted the land in the new world so they fought The Seven Years’ War‚ or the French and Indian War. During the war‚ Britain allowed the colonies to function mostly independently in a practice called salutary neglect. When the war was over‚ Great Britain tried to assume tighter control of the colonies. However‚ a long period of salutary
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Explain the causes of French Revolution: (15 marks) The French revolution-1789 was one of the great revolutions of the world history. It brought about far reaching changes in Europe. It is an arch type revolution that occurred in the history. We are all heirs to its influence. Causes: Dictatorship of bourbons: The roots of the revolution can be traced back to the times of Louis X1V (1643-1715). He was through-going dictator. Though France gained importance in Europe during his time‚ the grandeur
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