Does the French Revolution demonstrate that people can be tr
Well, early Philosophers already proved that people are practically incapable of governing themselves, but is that necessarily true? Many horrible, and incredible events occurred during the French Revolution. The lower classes stood up to the king to be heard, to make their opinions matter, and to make their voices heard. However, the people also needlessly decapitated many with the blade of her Majesty…the Guillotine. Perhaps by analyzing a few key events that took place during the French Revolution, we can prove if people can be trusted to govern themselves. First, let’s take the Tennis Court Oath. At this particular event, the lower or, third estate, met together at a nearby tennis court, after being kicked out of the Estates General. The third estate pledged their honor, that they would not disband until they had drawn up a constitution for France. One of the third estate’s main wishes was that in the Estates General, there would be no more
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