The french revolution of 1789
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The French Revolution occurred from 1789-1799 and transformed France from an absolute monarchy to a republic. It ended the feudal system and monarchy, liberating peasants from taxes. France became a republic based on a written constitution, decreasing the influence of the Church on government. The revolution spread nationalist sentiments across Europe and marked a transition between the old regime and a new era.
The french revolution of 1789
- 4. Important as a starting in the history of Europe. Ended feudalism and monarchy Ended the influence of church on government Middle between old era and new era in Europe
- 6. TheFrench revolution of 1789 had many long-range causes. Politics, social and economic conditions in France contributed to the discontent felt by many people- especially those of the third estate.
- 7. CAUSES UNDERLYING CAUSES IMMEDIATE CAUSES
- 8. OLD REGIME - FIRST ESTATE - SECOND ESTATE - THIRD ESTATE RAISING OF TAXES INFLUENCE OF OTHER SUCCESSFUL REVOLUTION - Englands Glorious revolution (1688- 1689) - American revolution (1775-1783) INFLUENCE OF ENLIGHTMENT PHILOSOPHES OBSOLUTISM
- 10. DECIFIT SPENDING involved in several wars such as the Spanish Succession (1702-1713), American independence war. THE RISING PRICES OF BREAD the grain harvest had been low the previous year. THE LOCKING OF THE THIRD ESTATE OUT OF ITS MEETING HALLS.
- 13. Isthe social and cultural changes of the local community and also good politics already existing economy of the updates through several trend about events occurring in planned or not.
- 14. -French history, occurred during the six-year period 1789-1799, a period of political and social changes in the structure of government with absolute monarchy along feudal system to a democratic. -In this system autocrats (the boss) and the priest, among those who had the privilege. -Government during the King Louis XVI (1701)
- 16. Political situation: -Large crown and unrestricted -The oppression of the people though taxes tax Socio-Economic -Situation divided into three: A) groups first class the nobility B) Church - clergy/ pastors C) the ordinary people
- 19. Ended feudal system, peasants free, could own land France became a Republic based on written constitution Decrease in the influence of the Church Rise of nationalism in Europe
- 20. Therevolution ended the feudal system, which liberated the peasants from the burden of unnecessary taxes. They did not have to pay the taxes to the landlords of tithes (the religious tax) to the church.
- 21. The short-lived French Constitution of 1791 was the first written constitution created after the collapse of Absolute Monarchy of the Ancien Regime. The end of monarchy make France became a republic. A French First Republic was proclaimed in 22 September 1792 by the newly established National Convention.
- 22. The priests took oath on the new constitution to maintain their loyalty to the French nation. The state became the owner of the wealth of the church The priests started receiving salary from the state.
- 23. The people of France faced the attack of foreign power as one nation and inculcated the feeling of nationalism among them. It was soon followed by similar rise of feelings of nationalism in other countries.
- 25. The revolution give a big impact especially on the politics, social and economic. The privileges of luxurious people are abolished Bring an englightenment to inspire the people Spread to the rest of Europe.