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philosphes
The American and French Revolutions, Enlightenment philosphes such as rousseau, voltaire, etc.
The most famous of the philosphes was Voltaire. A+ (:
The philosophes covered a wide range of topics in their encyclopedia articles, including political theory, social issues, religion, science, and education. They aimed to promote reason, progress, and social reform through their writings and challenged traditional beliefs and institutions. This work played a significant role in spreading Enlightenment ideas and fostering critical thinking in society.
King Louis XVI was an inept and often indecisive ruler and his wife Marie Antoinette was Austrian so the French people wanted them gone. France had built up a huge debt in the past and was faced with economic collapse, food shortages and riots.