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    1789 through 1799 France experienced a revolution. Although there is not one exact reason for the start of the French Revolution, factors through economy, politics, and social structure influenced the circumstances of the revolution. Some believe that it took place over social inequality in the estates and the fact that right before the revolution the some people in France were denied basic right and were living in substantially poor conditions. The French government was also ever changing. Over

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    French Revolution in 1789 Introduction: King Louis XVI required cash. His money related crisis constrained the French ruler to reluctantly meet the Estates General with a specific end goal to require another land tax that would ideally settle his financial hardships. It had been basically 175 years since a last meeting of this deliberative body. That included delegates of almost three Estates: the First involved the ministry, the Second contained the nobility and also the Third involved the lower

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    The Cause of the French Revolution Throughout history, what remains true is that the people are the ones who start a revolution. And when around 98% of a population is suffering to make a living, there is little hope for those in power. Taxes levied only on the common folk, crippling wars that left France with huge debts, and the careless spending of the upper classes ultimately lead to the start of the revolution. The main political cause was that the King had too much power but weak foreign policy

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    What were the Major Causes of the French Revolution? Throughout history, there have been many monarchs. There have also been people that agreed and disagreed with the monarchs. This has led to many conflicts and battles. The monarchs had a lot of power and could do whatever they wanted. This has caused monarchs to do things that had negative effects on the people. The French revolution was the people of France going against the monarchy. The French Revolution was caused by economics, government

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    The French revolution started in 1787 and ended in late 1799 with the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This was also known as the Revolution of 1789, the reason it is called that instead of the Revolution of 1787 is because the climax was 1787. Some of the reasons for the French revolution are; international, political conflict, the Enlightenment, social antagonisms among two rising groups: the aristocracy and the bourgeoisie, the weak ruler: Louis XVI played a big part in it and economic hardship. The

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    French Revolution had some long-run causes, leading up to the French Revolution— such as social, economical, and political difficulties endured at the time. Which resulted no quicker said than done, a need for change. This added to the fury coming from the French Estates-General’s beforehand, however; which experienced problems in their own classes. Firstly, matters in the French Revolution were unjust enough, causing bloodshed, violence, and likewise, change. The French, divides three classes— the

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    Anarchy and poor leadership of the late 1700’s in France lead to the French Revolution. King Louis XVI of France’s reign lasted from 1774 to 1791, reflecting the ideas of monarchy and the divine right. France’s struggling economy forced the citizens to panic and increasingly urge to revolt against the King. The citizens would not be influenced to revolt against their king without the Enlightenment. The Enlightenment was a movement to protest against and question groups like the Catholic Church and

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    Age of Revolution – The French Revolution The causes of the French Revolution were many: the monarchy's severe debt problems; high taxes; poor harvests; the influence of new political ideas; and the American Revolution, to mention only a few. Starting as a movement for government reforms, the French Revolution rapidly turned radical and violent, leading to the abolition of the monarchy and execution of King Louis XVI. Though the monarchy was eventually restored for a short period of time, the

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    Century France was a dark era, for the French seemed stuck in the past. Although most of Europe changed to a more democratic- like government, France continued under the rule of an absolutist monarchy, and before the French revolution, France continued to live under the old regime at full force. Additionally, reasons for the French Revolution vary from political to social causes. Since the rule of Louis XIV, the country’s administrative efficiency declined. The French government rarely got the job done

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    Question 2: If there is one art the French people perfected, it is the art of ennui. While this is diluted with every new generation, the French people still seem to be perpetually uninspired by their political system. Today, this ennui results in little more than complaining, but historically, it has led to unrest. The paramount result of this is the French Revolution. Before the Revolution, French society had been highly divided by class lines and the Third Estate struggled while the First and

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