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French Revolution

The French Revolution occurred from 1789 to 1799 and was a period of political and social upheaval. The Reign of Terror was a period of extreme violence that occurred during the first year of the revolution. This category focuses on the events that took place during and after revolution and their effects.

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Why was Louis XVI guillotined?

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If you are to follow the history of Europe, Luis XVI was guillotined due to his refusal to initiate reforms in France, basically the people( peasant) wanted reforms in economy,religion and politics but the king had insisted on the ill-advice of his politically weak wife Marie Antoniette and other privileged classes such as Clergy and the Nobles

He was very relaxed on the problems raised by the local people and above he had a weak will

Critical appreciation on French Revolution by Wordsworth?

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Wordsworth sympathized with the French Revolution because he traveled to France and saw the death and violence first-hand. He felt deeply for the people put to death for simply wanting their freedom.

Why is A Tale of Two Cities allegedly such a good book?

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Most critics agree that A Tale of Two Cities is one of Dickens's best; it certainly is one of his most popular.

Who said and so the lion fell in love with the lamb?

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It's a biblical reference, I do believe. "...and the lion shall lie down with the lamb"
"and so the lion fell in love with the lamb" is a play on the famous phrase from the Book of Revelations in the Bible: "...and so the lion shall lay down with the lamb." This indicates what will happen when the second coming of Jesus takes place in the religion of Christianity; the lion and the lamb will lay down together, enemies will become friends, and hate will not exist in the kingdom of Heaven.

Why did the national convention form the committee of the public safety?

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The committee had the job of finding a way to win the french revolution

What is the correct chronological order of the events of the french revolution?

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  • Louis XVI calls for a meeting of the Estates General, the Tennis Court Oath is taken, and the Constitution of 1791 is drafted
  • The National Assembly is declared, the storming of the Bastille occurs, and the Constitution of 1791 is drafted

Napoleon's personal diary has the events in perfect chronological order. It's hard to find though, good luck.

The National Assembly is declared, the storming of the Bastille occurs, and the Constitution of 1791 is drafted

Louis XVI calls for a meeting of the Estates General, the Tennis Court Oath is taken, and the Constitution of 1791 is drafted

Type your answer here... Louis XVI calls for a meeting of the Estates General, the National Assembly is declared, and a Parisian mob storms the Bastille

Louis XVI calls for a meeting of the Estates General, the National Assembly is declared, and a Parisian mob storms the Bastille

The National Assembly is declared, the storming of the Bastille occurs, and the Constitution of 1791 is drafted.

Louis XVI calls for a meeting of the Estates General, the National Assembly is declared, and a Parisian mob storms the Bastille

Type your answer here... Louis XVI calls for a meeting of the Estates General, the National Assembly is declared, and a Parisian mob storms the Bastille

What is the committee of safety?

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executive government in France during reign of terror

Is the french revolution a success?

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"The French Revolution" The middle class was influenced by the theories of Enlightenment and was familiar with the recent American revolution. They took the idea of freedom and equality to heart and therefore started fighting for it..In 1789 financial times were hard in France. The peasants were upset that the nobles were living lavish collecting taxes, while they suffered. The prices on food were rising and people were starving. The France social system was out of date and consisted of three classes. The first class was the clergy, they paid no taxes and led a good easy life. The second class were the nobles, the nobles were separated into two groups, the noble of the robe, and the noble of the sword. The third class was the largest class, this class was separated into three groups. Life did get easier but the people sharing the burden on the taxes. They also wanted a guarantee by the government to give them living wages. Man also had the right to enjoy the natural right or the right to property, security and resistance to oppression. On January, 21, 1793 King Louis XVI was guillotined, after being tried for treason and being proven guilty. During the reign of Louis XVI France suffered from constant economic troubles; the country was always in debt because of the present (Louis XVI and his family) and previous royal family's frequent spending on war and luxuries, in 1788 there was a terrible harvest leaving almost 80% of the population poor, starving and unemployed because of unbalanced social classes. For example; during the American Revolution Louis' government gave substantial financial assistance to the Americans. When the Estates General met in May, 1789, the king insisted that it had one purpose: to solve the financial problems of the government. Although his plans did not turn out as he had hoped and the third estate left the Estate General and later became the National Assembly. The National Assembly became a powerful group that achieved many great things for France. There were three main reasons that help asses why King Louis XVI was executed in 1793; the Jacobins gained more power, Austria and Prussia threatened to attack France, and the Vendee revolt. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821 C.E.) was born during the time of the French Revolution, which ultimately affected his goals and eventual leadership of France. Napoleon directed many successful campaigns to expand the empire and allies of France from 1796-1812 C.E. Napoleon was not merely a "child" of the French Revolution, he was the French Revolution. Napoleon came into power when he became a general in King Louis XVI's army at the young age of 24. In 1798 C.E. he attempted to gain access to the Red Sea. Meanwhile, the Committee of Public Safety's war effort was realizing unimaginable success. French armies, led by young general Napoleon Bonaparte, were making progress in nearly every direction. Napoleon's forces drove through Italy and reached as far as Egypt before facing a deflating defeat. In the face of this rout, and having received word of political upheavals in France, Napoleon returned to Paris. He arrived in time to lead a coup against the Directory In 1799, eventually stepping up and naming himself "first consul"-effectively, the leader of France. With Napoleon at the helm, the Revolution ended, and France entered a fifteen-year period of military rule. It was a failure in some was because of the changes of regime.

Did france system of estates violate the principles of equality?

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Yes, it did, because the groups/estates were separated, and not treated equally. The people in the lower estates were not allowed the same jobs, privileges, etc. In fact, high-paying jobs were reserved for the nobility. This led the people in the lower estates to become poor, and not able to afford basic necessities such as food.

What is fact storming?

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Factorming web is YOUJIZZ

'Battle of Waterloo was won on the playing fields of Eton' describes?

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It is a tribute to the young officers serving in the British Army.

Factors helped create the prosperity that many americans enjoyed in the 1950?

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Among the positive actions fueling the 1950's economy was the GI Bill of Rights which had given returning World War II soldiers a chance for a free college degree or a low cost home loan. This created a more educated populace who were able to acquire top level jobs. In addition, home ownership boomed and many of the former GI's bought real estate that helped the suburbs to bloom and blossom.

Do french women shave?

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European women do not "have" to shave the way American women feel they need to. A French woman would shave her armpits if she were wearing a sleeveless top or dress, but otherwise she might not. She would shave her legs if wearing shorts or skirt without leggings, hose, or socks--but otherwise not. Unless she were more comfortable shaved than not shaved.

What was the legend of the Congress of Vienna?

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The Congress of Vienna was a conference of the states of Europe, held in Vienna in 1814. Its objective was providing long-term peace for the whole of Europe, mainly through settling the issues that came up because of the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars.

What kind of jobs did they have in the First Estate in the French Revolution?

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All members of the First Estate were Bishops or Priests

What was the first violent incident of the French Revolution?

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None at all that you could call 'tragic'. It would be another 3 to 4 years before the start of the tragic period called The Terror with its mass executions under the Guillotine.

The only dramatic (rather than tragic) occurrence in the first months of the Revolution was the storming of the Bastille by a crowd of Parisians. It was a reaction to rumors that the king was calling in soldiers to forcibly disband the meeting of the National Assembly that had been established a month before. Also, rumors went that the King had been locking up all kinds of political enemies and probably also some champions of the new democracy in the Bastille.

The rumors about the soldiers were at least much exaggerated. Louis XVI was - if anything - a much too kindly man for his own good. Plus, he had just fired his Finance minister for trying to misinform the Assembly and was seriously trying to work things out with them.

As to the assumed political prisoners: the Bastille was a semi-open institution, guarded by a small contingent of mostly elderly soldiers. It turned out to contain 8inmates, six convicted for serious crimes and two that had been put there because of serious psychiatric problems. One of them was the infamous Marquis De Sade (name-giver of the word sadism) who had been shouting daily from his Bastille windows into the street below that his imprisonment was a conspiracy against him by his family and the authorities. It was probably he who gave people the idea that the Bastille was a dark and cruel place.

What was Jean-Paul Marat's motivation?

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Marat would mess up the brain of the best FBI profiler and all would insist that they lack adequate data to identify his character. He may have been a badly misguided Charlatan. His claims to be a Medical Doctor lack adequate credentials and any claim as a philosopher have failed to meet the test of time. He was a politician and a publisher. He also was a convicted thief. His claims as a scientist and inventor lack credibility and standing. He accused Lavoisier of selling watered down tobacco and that resulted in the execution of a brilliant scientist. On that count alone he should be considered a man without morals and of devious character.

He was brilliant, egocentric individual who never measured up. He was motivated by a need for recognition.

Is the bourgeoisie part of the third estate?

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The 1st estate was represented by the Clergy.

The 2nd estate was represented by the Nobility.

The 3rd estate was represented by the Bourgeoisie

Meaning, the 3rd estate WAS the bourgeoisie.

How did the outcome of the french and indian war determine who controlled north america?

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Not much of anyone was in control, rarely is any party in control of any war.

However if what you meant was who were the sides involved in the French and Indian war, then the answer is:

  • the French and several native american tribes that were allies of the French
  • the British and their colonists

Why was directory in France overthrown in 1799?

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Directory was ruling France with a very less development and France was going in debt day by day. it ruled for four years.

Was the government fair after the French Revolution?

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Probably not, many were sincere proponents of good government, a few were corrupt, some were hungry for power and a few were involved in government only briefly and moved on. More than a few wanted to be fair, and sometimes were.

How was life after the French revolution?

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Professors and proffesionals

They say that France was changed after Napoleon in a way that could have changed most of the world and there was a huge crisis after him and thousands of people did die while Napoleon was alive.

What mistakes did King Louis XVI in dealing with forces of change in his country?

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King Louis XVI made many mistakes in his reign, most of what he did was to benefit the people of France, he was not properly educated in ruling though, plus he lacked charisma. Here are his main mistakes: * He was far more interested in personal intererests intsead of country interests. * He funded the American Revolution, which made the national debt even worse. * He took alot of advice from his wife, Marie Antionette, who was despised by the French people. * He dismissed Jaques Necker and other allies in court from the people. * And he tried to escape the night they stormed the bastille, therfore declaring himself an enemy of the people.