Tales of Revolt Kids, I’m going to be honest with you, I don’t have much time left on this earth. I will tell you a story that I want you to remember and to pass down to your kids someday. How you live this life is a result of a great action taken on by the people of France. What happened in those years are the results you see before you. I worked all my life to get where I am now and I am proud of that. That revolution, that change, the triumphs, and the bloodshed will never be forgotten. Was it all worth though? To me, a simple commoner, of Protestant faith, who made something of himself, I believe that the French Revolution was right in its justification and I supported the necessary changes that needed to be made to my country. …show more content…
I couldn’t return home. At least not at that moment. Many groups formed such as the Sans-Culottes. The Assembly disbanded and the National Convention was created. Louis was beheaded and Republic was proclaimed. The Committee of Public Safety came around 1793 and didn’t do anything to ensure public safety. I kept my mouth shut to avoid death because if you spoke of conspiracy or revolt you would be put to death. Damn you, Maximilien Robespierre! How could someone kill over 36,000 people single handily because they may or may not be suspicious. At least he got what he deserved in the form of his own beheading. This why I wanted change. This country needed it and needed it badly. After the aptly named “Reign of Terror” came promise and what little hope this country had left in constructive change. Prices were lowered and education was extended which was well received amongst the majority. The Levee en Masse finally standardized the weights and measures which was well needed and I was proud of that one. The calendar change, not so much. Nor the Cult of Supreme Being. They took one step forward and two steps back. Then came 1795 and the Directory which was a conservative, 5-man executive. That’s when I first heard the name we all know now, Napoleon Bonaparte. That man can lead an army into battle like I have never seen before. He conquered many lands. Then came 1799 came. That year was one of the worst I can
In my view no one should be under one ruler because the one ruler only cares about himself. The British did not care about the colonist. The British wanted the colonist to pay for the debt they had after the French and Indian war. The only way to do that was by making Acts, taxes, so the colonist can pay for the debt the British were in.. The colonist had every right to push for revolution, even though they were subjects of the British crown. King George III did not do very well in protecting their interests. The colonist had every right to push for revolution especially, when the British had George Grenville, one of the ablest men in Great Britain, to make Acts, the Currency, Sugar, and Stamp Acts so the colonist could pay for them.
The French Revolution had many contributions to its cause. One of these many causes was financial crisis and economic conflicts. There was an injustice in the amount each person must pay (document 1). The people of nobility were taxed very little and the commoners were taxed heavily. Also, the poor people were extremely poor.
The three main focuses of the French Revolution were liberté, égalité, and fraternité. Napoleon’s action show that he supported liberté and égalité, and therefore Napoleon supported the revolution.
During the Great Terror of the French Revolution, chaos erupted everywhere. King Louis XVI had been overthrown and was replaced with the National Convention, causing a large wave of mass paranoia between the people. Such paranoia included being against the National Convention and the Revolution as a whole and the consequence was getting guillotined. Many leaders that tried to step up and take charge were ultimately forced off of power and an example of this was Robespierre, where he was guillotined for being suspected as a rebel even though he was the one the executions. This mass paranoia eventually led to the Dechristianization of France, where Deism was picked up as Frances unofficial religion.
During The French Revolution, many citizens (mostly the 3rd estate) were not treated the way they should have been. The French Revolution was the cause of the rebellions and difficult economic situations that many citizens had to endure. During the reign of King Louis XIV and Queen Marie Antoinette, many citizens (especially the 3rd estate) were livid about how poor they were being treated.
The French Revolution had several benefits that developed the world into a greater place. On the other hand, there were some down effects, such as: numberless of innocence deaths or the money that the France lost. There are some factors that lead to the French Revolution, but the factors are still debated among historians. Although there were several other factors that lead to the French Revolution, ultimately economic, social, and political reinforced the French Revolution the most.
The French Revolution is known as a model revolution for modern ideals and an example of the people’s power. The French Revolution had many stages that were influential in the outcome and lives of the Republic. The Reign of Terror was a year-long period that reflected the changing views of government and the means to do so. The Reign of Terror was unjustifiable as the wars in and out of France created more devastation, the rights established by the representative government were contradicted by the government itself, and fear was spread.
The French Revolution evokes many different emotions and controversial issues in that some believe it was worth the cost and some don't. There is no doubt that the French Revolution did have major significance in history. Not only did the French gain their independence, but an industrial revolution also took place. One of the main issues of the Revolution was it's human costs. Two writers, the first, Peter Kropotkin who was a Russian prince, and the other Simon Schama, a history professor, both had very opposing views on whether the wars fought by France during the Revolution were worth it's human costs. Krapotkin believed that the French Revolution was the main turning point for not only France but for most
to get all the power of France. It should also be said that not all the nobles
DBQ Practice The French Revolution was caused by many problems within France. During the 18th century, France participated in wars such as the American Revolution and the 7 years war. With France participating in those 2 wars, they became bankrupt. France had to somehow make money so they decided to start heavily taxing the 3rd estate and made them work harder for their own food and wealth.
In 1796 as a young officer of 27 years old, Napoleon was given command of the French army in Italy. In his proclamation to his troops, Napoleon said, 'The two armies which but recently attacked you with audacity are fleeing before you in terror; the wicked men who laughed at your misery and rejoiced at the thought of the triumphs of your enemies are confounded and trembling.' Acts like this display the strong personality that Napoleon possessed and how his endearing nature captivated his troops. The control and support of the army was effective in enabling Bonaparte to eventually seize power.
The French Revolution was a period of time from 1789 to 1799 in France where there was political instability. It officially began on the 14th of July, 1789, when the Bastille, which was a symbol of the King’s harsh policies, was stormed. The King, Louis XVI, the Queen, Marie-Antoinette and about 40,000 people were all brutally murdered. But there was also a positive side, the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen was formally adopted on August 1789 and feudalism was abolished. This essay will address the issues of the three estates system, food shortages and the fiscal crisis. It will also be argued that the most significant cause of the French Revolution was the social inequality that stemmed from the three estates system.
I ran out of the house and went to the Bastille. When I got there people were surrounding the prison demanding gunpowder. The people wanted gunpowder to protect themselves from the Royal troops. No one wanted a government run by the Royal
In Charles Dickens’ novella A Tale of Two Cities,the violent yet necessary French Revolution is going on in Paris, and is compared to the prospering and peaceful city of London. The French Revolution had a major impact on Europe and the New World. In the short-term, France lost thousands of her countrymen in the form of emigrants who wished to escape political tensions and save their lives(240-244). Many individuals settled in the neighboring countries (Great Britain, Germany, Austria, and Prussia), however quite a few also went to the United States. The displacement of these Frenchmen led to a spreading of French culture, policies regulating immigration, and a safe haven for Royalists and other anti-revolutionaries to escape the violence of the French Revolution. The long-term impact on France was profound, shaping politics, society, religion and ideas, and polarizing politics for over a century. The closer other countries were, the greater and deeper was the French impact, bringing liberalism and the end of many feudal or
The French Revolution was caused by many factors; some were significant and played a large role while others were of minor consequence. France was one of the richest and most powerful nations even though they were facing some economic difficulties. The French Revolution was a pivotal period in the history of French, European and Western civilization. During this period of time there was the formation of republicanism which replaced the absolute monarchy in France.