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The Estates-General of 1789
Following economic despair, King Louis XVI calls for a meeting of French representatives. During the meeting, the National Assembly is founded and the Revolution began.
french and indian war • france • american revolution • king louis xvi • first estate
Following economic despair, King Louis XVI calls for a meeting of French representatives. During the meeting, the National Assembly is founded and the Revolution began.
french and indian war • france • american revolution • king louis xvi • first estate
The Estates General
The Estates General was the governing body of France since the Middle Ages. By the French Revolution the Third Estate has decided to make some changes.
the french revolution • the estates general • the first estate • the second estate • the third estate
The Estates General was the governing body of France since the Middle Ages. By the French Revolution the Third Estate has decided to make some changes.
the french revolution • the estates general • the first estate • the second estate • the third estate
The General Will
This article discusses the concept of Rousseau's "General Will" as interpreted by Abbe Sieyes, Johann Fichte, and Giuseppe Mazzini in context to their own nations.
the general will • forming a nation • rousseau • the third estate • abbe sieyes
This article discusses the concept of Rousseau's "General Will" as interpreted by Abbe Sieyes, Johann Fichte, and Giuseppe Mazzini in context to their own nations.
the general will • forming a nation • rousseau • the third estate • abbe sieyes
What Caused the French Revolution
Money problems, an outdated social system and the influence of the American Revolution all played a role in the start of the French Revolution.
french revolution • estates general • louis xvi • american revolution • causes of the french revolution
Money problems, an outdated social system and the influence of the American Revolution all played a role in the start of the French Revolution.
french revolution • estates general • louis xvi • american revolution • causes of the french revolution
July 14, 1789
On July 14, 1789 an angry French mob stormed the Bastille. The fall of the Bastille is considered the opening salvo of the radical stage of the French Revolution.
the bastille • louis xvi • french revolution • july 14 • 1789
On July 14, 1789 an angry French mob stormed the Bastille. The fall of the Bastille is considered the opening salvo of the radical stage of the French Revolution.
the bastille • louis xvi • french revolution • july 14 • 1789
National Constituent Assembly
The National Constituent Assembly was established in 1789 and lasted two years, helping to establish the foundations of the French Revolution.
french republic • french revolution • king louis xvi • tennis court oath • estates-general
The National Constituent Assembly was established in 1789 and lasted two years, helping to establish the foundations of the French Revolution.
french republic • french revolution • king louis xvi • tennis court oath • estates-general
The Tennis Court Oath
A group of deputies met on June 20, 1789, in a tennis court to establish the foundations of the French Republic. This action established the National Assembly.
tennis court oath in the french revolution • french revolution • tennis court oath • palace of versailles • king louis xvi
A group of deputies met on June 20, 1789, in a tennis court to establish the foundations of the French Republic. This action established the National Assembly.
tennis court oath in the french revolution • french revolution • tennis court oath • palace of versailles • king louis xvi
Bastille Day - July 14th
The 14th of July is the anniversary of the storming of Bastille Prison in 1789. This was the start of the French Revolution.
bastille • french revolution • king louis
The 14th of July is the anniversary of the storming of Bastille Prison in 1789. This was the start of the French Revolution.
bastille • french revolution • king louis
Rallying Change
Instead of just complaining amongst themselves, French citizens took up a battle cry to create change in government and society.
french revolution • liberty • equality • brotherhood • literary salons
Instead of just complaining amongst themselves, French citizens took up a battle cry to create change in government and society.
french revolution • liberty • equality • brotherhood • literary salons
"Men Are Born Free"
On August 27, 1789 delegates to the French National Assembly had finally come to terms over an important document. Learn how a very small piece of paper helped keep the spirit of revolution alive and caused a king to lose his head.
french revolution • declaration of the rights of man • age of enlightenment • louis xvi
On August 27, 1789 delegates to the French National Assembly had finally come to terms over an important document. Learn how a very small piece of paper helped keep the spirit of revolution alive and caused a king to lose his head.
french revolution • declaration of the rights of man • age of enlightenment • louis xvi
The Jacobins and the Reign of Terror
The Jacobin Club holds an infamous place in French history. Examine the origin and politics of the club that influenced the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror.
jacobins • reign of terror • jacobin club • french revolution • robespierre
The Jacobin Club holds an infamous place in French history. Examine the origin and politics of the club that influenced the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror.
jacobins • reign of terror • jacobin club • french revolution • robespierre
Louis XVI, Ill -Fated King of France (1754-1793)
Louis was not an especially malicious king and in ordinary times he might have survived. Whereas, in the past, absolutism was accepted. Under Louis XVI it was intolerable
louis xvi • marie antoinette • french revolution • storming of the bastille • political unrest in eighteenth century france
Louis was not an especially malicious king and in ordinary times he might have survived. Whereas, in the past, absolutism was accepted. Under Louis XVI it was intolerable
louis xvi • marie antoinette • french revolution • storming of the bastille • political unrest in eighteenth century france
The American and French Revolutions
The American Revolution contributed to the French Revolution both indirectly by changing ideas about government and directly by harming the French economy.
american revolution • french revolution • john locke • enlightenment • political contract
The American Revolution contributed to the French Revolution both indirectly by changing ideas about government and directly by harming the French economy.
american revolution • french revolution • john locke • enlightenment • political contract
The Number Three...
Have you ever considered the implications of the number three to humankind--aside from folklore, that is? You may find some surprises in this fine article by my guest author, Herb O. Buckland.
sociology • education • science • chimpanzee • herb o. buckland
Have you ever considered the implications of the number three to humankind--aside from folklore, that is? You may find some surprises in this fine article by my guest author, Herb O. Buckland.
sociology • education • science • chimpanzee • herb o. buckland
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