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King Louis Xvi People Of France
1,824 wordsThere was a loud thunk as the blade hit, and then a roar of the crowd as another nobleman's head was raised, after being cut off. The French Revolution (1789 - 1795) was one if not the most bloodiest revolutions ever in history. There were three social classes in France known as the Estates-General. The French revolutionists took the phrase Liberty, Equality, Fraternity as their slogan into battle (Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia). They were out to win equality, even if it meant sacrificing t...
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Louis Xvi Revolutionary Ideas
408 wordsPhase 2 DB The reason why Louis XVI ended up having his head cut off, is because, right to the very end, he could not elevate himself above his class prejudices. He could have easily avoided being executed, had he acted in responsible manner. First of all, he should have dealt very harshly with the newspapers that used to place kings caricatures on their pages, thus undermining his respect among people. The problem with Louis XVI was that he strived to enjoy undisputed political authority, while...
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First Two Estates System Of Government
1,768 wordsTHE CAUSES OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION There is no doubt that the French Revolution has had a profound effect on the world. The cause or causes of it have been greatly disputed. Clearly the Revolutions primary cause was the presence of a weak monarchy and a lack of a stable system of government. Frances absolute monarchy had many changes toward the end of the eighteenth century. Louis XIV, in his attempts to centralize his authority and also lessen the power of the aristocrats, had planned out an i...
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1,594 wordsThe French Revolution was the most effecting time period of France. One month after the American Revolution ended the French Revolution began. This revolution was fought to stop the injustice of all rulers and kings. This revolution gave rights to all living creatures andale tiring disappear from France. This revolution encouraged other countries to do the same. The roots of the French Revolution can be traced back to the reign Louis XVI, an absolute monarch. He established the basis of the Fren...
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King Louis Xvi Tennis Court Oath
1,950 wordsThroughout the English revolution of 1688, and just after the establishment of the freedom of the press in 1694, the conditions were perfect for a development of a new understanding of knowledge. John Locke, who, in the field of theology, found his starting point, like most prominent thinkers of the age, in the conflict of systems, beliefs, and practices. Out of his reflections on the known facts of experience, he developed new abstract and ethical ideas. In spite of his supernaturalist tendenci...
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People Of France Louis Xvi
975 wordsLouis XVI began his reign with absolute power, however he ruled at a time when changes were being demanded and ultimately revolution occurred. Louis power slowly began to decline and on October 10, 1784 he signed a constitution forced upon him by the French Assembly, which limited his power and made him no more than a salaried figurehead who could be convicted of treason (Furneaux 12). On June 20, 1791 Louis made an unsuccessful attempt to regain his power, but he was caught and imprisoned (Furn...
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1,386 wordsDuring the late 1700? s, France followed in America? s footsteps towards their own revolution. A major shift in power would be seen within the short time period of 1789 - 1799, and with it a large advancement away from the absolutist government of France. During the late 1700? s France was the most powerful estate in the world. The effects of the country? s revolution would soon spread from France to the rest of Europe and finally result in a continental war. The French Revolution was based most...
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