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abolition of titles
Prior to the French revolution, there was a huge distinction between the rich and the poor. The French people were living in extreme poverty while the nobles were living it up and running the country into debt. The French people simply became fed up with this and wanted a new, fair system of government in which they would no longer be frivolously ruled. These are the main points of why the old regime caused the French revolution.
during the 18th century before the French Revolution
The Death of Socrates is a popular symbol for the French Revolution because it capture well the idea of fighting back against an unjust regime and system.
They did not. They disliked the Enlightenment ideas and wanted to go back to he Old Regime.
The answer is The Old Regime
They resented their lack of political power under the Old Regime.
Prior to the French Revolution, there was a huge distinction between the rich and the poor. The French people were living in extreme poverty while the nobles were living it up and running the country into debt. The French people simply became fed up with this and wanted a new, fair system of government in which they would no longer be frivolously ruled. These are the main points of why the old regime caused the French revolution.
abolition of titles
The "ancien regime" (old regime) refers to the French Monarchy, and ends officially on July 14, 1789, which marks the beginning of the historical period of the French revolution. Even though French kings returned briefly in power in the first half of the 19th century, this is the "Restoration" period and not the "Ancien Regime" any more.
Prior to the French revolution, there was a huge distinction between the rich and the poor. The French people were living in extreme poverty while the nobles were living it up and running the country into debt. The French people simply became fed up with this and wanted a new, fair system of government in which they would no longer be frivolously ruled. These are the main points of why the old regime caused the French revolution.
during the 18th century before the French Revolution
The Death of Socrates is a popular symbol for the French Revolution because it capture well the idea of fighting back against an unjust regime and system.
They did not. They disliked the Enlightenment ideas and wanted to go back to he Old Regime.
The "ancien regime" (old regime) refers to the French Monarchy, and ends officially on July 14, 1789, which marks the beginning of the historical period of the French Revolution. Even though French kings returned briefly in power in the first half of the 19th century, this is the "Restoration" period and not the "Ancien Regime" any more.
the french regime lasted from 1608 to 1759
They staged a revolution against Gorbachev's regime.