Was the French nobility a part of the French revolution?

Answer 1

The decline of feudalism made the nobility less important. This was partly because of the rise of the middle class, which included commoners who were as wealthy as or wealthier than many members of the nobility. And it was partly because they had lost their military importance as knights became vulnerable and standing armies reduced their value as a first response. Ultimately, this made life a bit easier for the nobility, as they did not have quite as much responsibility, but were able to buy luxuries supplied by the middle class merchants.

Answer 2

To stay in France placed your life at great risk, The mere accusation that a person was against the Revolution could subject you to a death penalty. Those that fled found that their estates had been confiscated by the state. It became a no winsituation. Stay and Die or run if you can, and if you run you forfeit everything.

Answer 3

The French middle class frequently sent the French nobility to the guillotine in the French Revolution. The French nobility was a big part of the Revolution and they were killed in very large numbers.

Answer 4

Monarchies by their very nature fear revolution. When the American revolution happened a fear spread through Europe. Catherine the Great was asked by King George to send Russian troops to help him in the revolution, but she declined fearing she may need them at home. In Britain people who supported the American revolution wore a powder blue ribbon or dressed in the color as a silent form of support. Anything else would have been considered treason by the king.

Answer 5

France was not seen as a safe place to call home and many became emigres to other European countries rather than trying to protect their French Estates.