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It was an Absolute Monarchy.
Just prior to the Revolution the monarchs were beginning to work at reforms - based on some of the ideas as expressed by the philosophes of the Enlightenment.
Unfortunately such changes were too little too late and the people continued to find the monarchy too 'out of touch' with reality as they knew and experienced it.
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Jordanbefore the revolution, the estate system was starting to be shook up. you got some very rich clergymen(first estate) and some very poor. the same for the noblemen(second estate). but in the third estate - the peasants, there were some quite rich ones- the 'middle class' but the poor ones, were the poorest of all. some could only just scrape a living, while paying the tax, but some couldn't pay for food and tax, so were sent to prison. many had many children to look after, and couldn't pay for all their food. they had no rights, couldn't vote etc...
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What is Europe's political revolution?
began in 1789 with the French Revolution
Did The french revolution happen before the American Revolution?
The French Revolution occurred after the American Revolution. The American Revolution took place between 1765 and 1783, resulting in the independence of the American colonies from British rule. The French Revolution began in 1789 with the storming of the Bastille and lasted until 1799, leading to significant political and social changes in France, including the end of the monarchy.
What month did the french revolution began?
The French Revolution began with the storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789 and comes to and end in 1799 with the coup involving Napoleon Bonaparte.It began with the Storming of the Bastille and comes to and end in 1799 with the Coup involving Napoleon Bonaparte.
What significant american event helped inspire the french revolution?
It was the American Revolution, and its success, that significantly inspired the French Revolution. The French Revolution lasted from 1789 to 1799.
What was an important legislative body in France?
The French Revolution began in 1789. The traditional legislature of France before the Revolution was the Estates-General, although this body had not met in over 100 years.
