The French Revolution was a period of significant social and political changes in French history which had major impact on the political, social and cultural developments not only in France and Western Europe. ... Specific examples will be cited to demonstrate how the Western civilization was influenced and changed by the French Revolution. ... Democracy and Nationalism The French Revolution replaced traditional aristocratic forms of government with a republic and more open electoral systems. ... After the Revolution the French poor people and elderly did not have to suffer as much as before ...

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Paper Project: French Revolution Being provoked by this collision of the powers of the rising bourgeoisie, a sinking aristocracy defended its privileges, these among other effects led to the financial debt of the government and the long-standing political differences in the government. ... This was worsened when France aided the American Revolution against Great Britain (The Western Heritage, vol. ... The monarchy eventually fell and caused great unrest leading to the French Revolution. ... The French Revolution was caused by the escalating rivalry between the monarchy and the...

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Although the French Revolution was not beneficial to everyone, it had a huge impact on industries and commerce at that point and it paved the way for the beginning of the industrial revolution. Throughout the essay there will be various important points about the French Revolution and why or how they affected civilization. The French Revolution was a period of radical change, specifically in the areas of government, the church, the economy and individual rights. ... One of the most important changes in the French Revolution was the shift in government from abso...

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History 185 Test #2 04-01-03 The seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the era that paved the way for the creation of our modern day governments and societies, was an era of political and social revolutions. ... Louis XVI was unable to collect the revenues necessary to maintain the French Government and pay off its war debts. ... The final stage of the French Revolution occurred when the bourgeois failed at government and their republic floundered. ... This was how he ensured that he would always have loyal people closest to him, to prevent any coups on himself. ... Before the Fre...

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And how does these turnovers that were fought in our past affect us today? ... No one could ever expected the extreme impact of the Glorious revolution over the American revolution and their similarities. ... Unlike both American and French Revolution, there wasn't a revolutionary war, instead it was a big change in the form of government. ... As how it seems, that both revolutions had fought their opponents for their own Rights, Equality and Freedoms. ... And we ask ourselves; Did it all stopped over getting a better government and winning the democratic principles and rights? ...

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The French Revolution and Napoleon Bonaparte What caused the French Revolution? ... The French revolution was a series of political acts that began in 1789 by reformers in the French Government to take away the absolute power of the King and the rich landowners to form a Government elected by all the people. ... France was confused with how to run itself. ... Napoleaon Bonaparte made a profound impact that helped shape the world during the French and Napoleonic Revolutions from 1789-1825. ... She knew what she wanted and how to get it. ...

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"The French Revolution Owed Much to the Philosophes" The French Revolution of 1789 had many causes, both short and long term. ... However, a Revolution such as the one in France does not come about simply because people are discontent. ... Although the Enlightenment consisted of many other philosophers and social commentators, from countries such as England and America, these four made the biggest impact on the French people, and played the largest role in driving them to a revolution. ... But it did mean that his political theories were more conservative than those of the other main philo...

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There seems to be a widespread opinion that the outbreak of the French Revolution was on the 14th of July 1789, at the Storming of the Bastille. ... Conversely, post revisionist interpretations focus more closely on culture and language, shifting away from the socio economic factors which provide the basis for the Marxist outlook which they so heavily critique.12 This approach includes notable historians like Furet asserting that the Revolution was centred on the impact of the new Enlightenment thinking.13 By emphasizing how a unitary Revolution emerged from the rigid cultural structures of th...

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In the essay, I will talk about the impact of the "Rankean Revolution" in history. ... In the third paragraph, I intend to give a brief description of how histgraphy has developed since the revolution, with paying particular attention to the French Annales, and the impact the revolution had on them. ... This is the advantage, and the true impact of the "Rankean" revolution, the aftermath. ... The French Annales9 are an example of this. ... Having said this, the impact of the "Rankean" revolution still was not overstated. ...

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By the outbreak of the Haitian Revolution, the French colony of Saint Domingue was the most valuable colony in the Atlantic World. ... To begin to understand how the revolution happened, it is necessary to look at the class structure that existed in the years before the revolution broke out in 1791 and how this structure created an atmosphere conducive to revolution. ... This by itself was enough to alarm the whites, but added to this was the economic impact that this segment of society was having. ... Outside of being able to own slaves and property, they did not have any equality. ... T...

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In order to answer this question adequately it will be necessary to identify what the Marxist historians feel were the causes of the French Revolution. ... In doing this I should be able to identify the key issues relating to the topic and by deducing what changes if any, occurred and who were the ones to benefit if any changes did indeed occur, I should then be able to draw a conclusion as to why the Marxist historians see the French Revolution as Bourgeoisie'. ... As Soboul sees it, "the peasant revolt of 1789 tipped the balance of forces against the government and the aristocracy, ...

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A main case of nationalism was during the French revolution and Napoleon's time (1789-1815). ... The French revolution began with enlightened ideas, the social and financial crisis, and finally an absolute monarchy (King Louis XVI). ... The French were at war with Europe; Napoleon did everything in his power to enforce his new. ... European governments changed. ... The French revolution began with enlightened thinking, which lead to change which created nationalism. ...

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It also links to the structure of Napoleon's government as prefects which were head of independent departments were often friends of Napoleon and were appointed by the First Consul because of Napoleon's confidence in them completing their job to the best of their ability through their loyalty to Napoleon, which is why Napoleon is likely to have appointed family members and friends such as Murat in high positions. ... By appointing people close to him, it also shows how Napoleon liked to centralize power around himself as by having loyal people around him, he could easily influence th...

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Contrary to common belief, women were important contributors to the popular movement during the French Revolution. ... The majority of men believed that women's participation in government was both unnecessary and redundant. ... The cahiers des doleances also demonstrated how a woman's social class determined which issues she chose to embrace and fight. ... Anger with their passive role in constructing the cahiers, irritated with the municipal government, annoyed with the stalled constitutional revolution, and fed up with the shortage of food, all fuelled their discontentment. .....

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How did the Enlightenment change basic Western attitudes toward reform, faith, and reason? ... How important was Voltaire in the success of the Enlightenment? ... Human cruelty was to be overcome by the use of social improvements and government structures. ... Discuss the social impact (the effect on daily life) of the Industrial Revolution. ... All of this change has a negative impact on the life of the woman. ...

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REVOLUTIONARY THOUGHT: As the revolutions did not occur at the same time, at different places and different societies the ideological background and the state of political thinking were in some ways different although the ideas were in at least the ones of the nineteenth century quite alike; As the previous revolutions had naturally a certain impact and provided also a certain background for the following ones. ... Partly it was the same authors who influenced not only the American revolution but also the French and the Irish. ... The Americans did not intend to make any social revolu...

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I would begin with the Industrial Revolution, then the American Revolution, and finally with the French Revolution. ... A big factor why I want to time travel back to this revolution is because of its worldwide lasting effects and big impact in modern history. I did not get too much information about the French Revolution studying history in the United States, so going back in time will enable me to learn most of it. What fascinates me is the many shifts in the French government from 1789-1830. ... The French Revolution will allow me to witness how old monarchies are swept away. ...

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The author has made a strong point of mentioning how Canada has been a prime example of the rights revolution. ... He argued that before this the aboriginals did not enjoy an equality of rights with other Canadians. As well the author makes a similar argument for the French Canadians, arguing that the French have also been fighting for rights since before Canada was formed. ... He effectively explains how these changes were expected to break down the barriers between English and French-speaking Canadians, to assi! ... The author makes a great attempt of showing the impact of the rights revolu...

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Those who were willing to work and did not protest against the government had no problems and were quite satisfied. ... Under communism, the government owned almost everything and the people did not have to pay huge taxes and rents. ... The British government did not offer a great help to the first American colonies. ... It had a great impact on the British Empire. ... So strongly did Americans resist the efforts of the British government to tighten control that they surprised even themselves. ...

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Those who were willing to work and did not protest against the government had no problems and were quite satisfied. ... Under communism, the government owned almost everything and the people did not have to pay huge taxes and rents. ... The British government did not offer a great help to the first American colonies. ... It had a great impact on the British Empire. ... So strongly did Americans resist the efforts of the British government to tighten control that they surprised even themselves. ...

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Few European leaders however made the historical splash that Napoleon Bonaparte I did in France. ... Before we can fully understand the impact that Napoleon had in France we first must be able to understand the man himself and where he came from. ... The revolution was successful and the nation began to build a Republic government from the ground up. ... He walked in, overthrew the existing weakened government and set up a third way of ruling that did not compromise either side to each other. ... He did this by immediately showing how devoted he was to brining peace to the nation ...

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Synopsis For my essay I have chosen to write about the American Revolution where I will 'assess the causes that lead to the development of the American Revolution'. ... The French and Indian War also known, as the Seven Years War in Europe was a huge conflict between England and France and their Indian allies. ... There were several reasons for this, one being that the Indians still posed a threat to the British government and the other being that the French and Indian War which lasted seven years, left Britain in a huge debt. ... The edict forbade private citizens and colonial gove...

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Napoleon is single-handedly the reason that the French Revolution took the course that it did. ... Meanwhile, he helped the French economy, although it was nothing extraordinary compared to how things were before. ... Had the classes been at war, like how things once were, then the French Revolution would have ended in disaster. In fact, it almost did until Napoleon showed up. ... The tricolors created in the French Revolution, which influenced the American flag's colors, wouldn't have existed. ...

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The colonists' were in disagreement with how parliaments economic exploitation and political oppression. ... When put together the two acts made a harsh impact on the colonies economy and caused many people to go bankrupt. ... On December 16, 1773, the enraged colonists took action once again against the British government. ... It was not a new concept but he did manage to make it one of the deciding factors of the American Revolution. ... This book was a prime example of how the revolutionary ideology had taken over the colonies. ...

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Though very useful, these fashion plates did not give a three dimensional view of the dress and also did not provide a clear idea the construction and embroidery on the garments. ... From the beginning of the early 18h century the government regulated laws about dress according to the wearer's social status did not come in effect thus giving people of all classes the freedom to wear fashionable and luxurious clothes (Chrisman-Campbell, Welters and Lillethun, 2011). ... Boucher (1996) states that the government made it official to print on cotton for clothing for the people who could no...

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