The French Revolution of 1789 was one of the most brutal and significant events in world history. ... The French Revolution of 1789 had many long-range causes. During the time before the French Revolution, there were three social classes in France. ... The monarchy was a huge reason for the French Revolution. ... The French Revolution was one of the most brutal wars in history meaning many people were killed on both sides. ...

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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. Many historians studied the French Revolution and while they often disagreed over the relative significance of specific changes or developments, they agreed that the French Revolution is a very important event in modern history, and more radical than either the English or American Revolutions. This essay will argue that the French Revolution is the "dawn of the modern era" and tha...

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The French Revolution was more of a failure than a success due to Napoleon actually killing innocent people while trying to rebuild France. ... The French Revolution was a success because it eventually led to the ending of the monarchy in France, but at first the war directly ended and there was a new monarchy. Napoleon ended up being a dictator type leader and was exiled from France due to his faults as a leader. He also killed innocent French people while trying to rebuild France. ... The Haitian Revolution made France acknowledge their independence, but they had their economic structure com...

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The English, French, and American Revolutions prove this to be correct because the lower classes were rebelling against their reigning monarch and wanted new freedoms, changing history forever. ... The colonists changed history forever. ... The revolution brought Napolean Bonaparte, who brought huge changes to France, and by making later mistakes, make even more enormous changes. The French Revolution fits the definition because the 3rd estate went against King Louis XVI and soon changed the country for the good of it's people. ... The revolutions of America, England, and France...

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The French Revolution was an influential period of social and political upheaval in France. ... The French Revolution was inspired by radical and liberal ideas, and it was time for change for the citizens of France. ... Since the government of France was not fulfilling the ideas and beliefs of the peasants, the revolution took place in order to remove those in power that are not reflecting the will of the lower class, which represented the vast majority of citizens in France. The French Revolution was necessary in order to bring down those in power who did not reflect the general will of the p...

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If, as is often said, history is the study of change over time, then the American Revolution is an ideal case study for historical understanding. ... Unlike other great upheavals, the French, Russian, and Iranian Revolutions, the American Revolution was not comprised of the normal ingredients. ... French authority had been eliminated, there was less government protection, and there were less impositions by parliament; the people just wanted more freedoms than they already had. ...

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His ideas not only influenced later Enlightenment thinkers, but also America and France because you can see that these ideas were expressed in the American Declaration of Independence and the Declaration of the Rights of Man. ... He wrote more than 70 books stating his ideas on political essays, philosophy, history, fiction, and drama. He was one of the biggest critics ever because he did not like France's class system, the idea of absolute monarchy, religious persecution, lack of schools, and the tax system. ... In conclusion, Locke and Voltaire made a great a great impact on many countr...

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He argues that history is like a giant laboratory. ... He argues that a people is an organized group; it has a history and institutions, customary ways of acting, habitual pieties and loyalties and authorities. ... But in fact he became one of the leading critics on the French Revolution. ... Burke believes that the revolution in France once it begun will sweep away important events and those who in power. ... He did distinguish between the American Revolution and French Revolution. ...

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The span between the years 1750 and 1776 were tumultuous times in the history of the American colonies, in which the population of the colonies went from being loyal citizens of the British empire, to having the bond so strained that the colonies broke away violently. The events of this time period, such as the French and Indian war, and increasing tension with Britain regarding its policies regarded the colonies served to help form a sense of unity and identity, although strained at times because of local differences and an unwillingness to cooperate at certain critical junctures. ... Eve...

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The perspective is quite different than most history books. ... General Braddock was shot through the lungs on July 9, 1755 by the French and their Indian allies. ... In this first chapter, McDowell introduces the reader to many names and characters that have become well known throughout history. ... The reader learns of Benjamin Franklin's diplomatic work in England and France. ... It wasn't until the French came to America's aide that the war shifted for the Colonials. ...

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Soon after the aforementioned battles the Spanish and French stepped in and gave the Americans a helping hand. ... Because of the help of the French and Spanish the colonists were able to hold off the British and win their independence. Who would have thought that the rebel, hell-raising colonists that founded our country would be able to successfully hold of the British and acquire the assistance of Spain and France? ...

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There were many important men in history of America, for example Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, Thomas Paine, and Thomas Jefferson. ... Paine argues that the interests of the monarch and his people are united, and insists that the French Revolution should be understood as one which attacks the despotic principles of the French monarchy, not the king himself, and he takes the Bastille to symbolize the despotism that had been overthrown. ...

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The terms of this definition are not only applicable to many events throughout history, but also specifically connectable to many of civilizations most notorious revolutions. ... In the French Revolution of the late 1700's, there existed a strong economic divide between the rich and the poor. The majority of the people lived impoverished while the French elites, most of which were aristocrats of the Monarchy lived much more privileged lives. ... If there is an existed struggling and helpless public, who is discontent with its situation, and doesn't see leader as legitimate force to i...

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As we had discovered the fascinating history of the American Revolution we can find a lot of reason of why the colonist were so anger with the Parliament and want to free from the kings government. ... Also it is good to recognize that the triumph was thanks to France who supports our troops when it was no more provisions for them. ... II According to Elli's assertion that the revolutionary leaders were "the greatest- generation of political talent in America history, I'm agree. ... But because they were always involved and participated on those event that make the American History...

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When the French arrived in 1780 to aid America, Washington was able to capture Charles Cornwallis at Yorktown with the help of the French. ... That is why he chose to be neutral in the French Revolution with England. ... In 1793 Washington's cabinet members had many conflicts over the neutrality of America in the war between France and England. ... He will be remembered throughout history as one of the best leaders of our nation....

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The challenge of human rights is straightly connected with the history of the modern state. ... In general, state is a guarantor of human rights that has to protect individuals, however, as can be seen in the history, the state have infringed the rights of citizens. ... There was no authority over and above the heads of independent kingdoms like England, France, Russia, or Sweden. ... The German Empire under the Constitution of 1871 and France's Third Republic of 1871 had in their constitution any sections dealing with fundamental rights of the citizen. ... The French Declaration also str...

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The American Revolution A History In this concisely drawn book that covers the colonial period from 1763 to 1790, the author attempts to explain the bases of the American Revolution. ... The author makes it really clear that enormous cultural, social, and economic changes were occurring in the colonies dating from the French and Indian War. ... The most interesting section of the book was the discussion of the French-Indian War or the "Seven Years War" and how it lead Great Britain to place an army on the frontier and to impose certain taxes to pay its cost. ... The book is more like a ...

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Throughout history there have been many great philosophers. ... He was one of the greatest influential figures of the French Enlightenment and his ideas had a huge impact on the founding fathers of America when they were drawing up the Declaration of Independence. Even though Locke had an important role in the French Enlightenment while he was alive, his ideas and political views were used long after his death and to this very day. ... Locke was basically putting his life on the line when he wrote his book because it was written at a tumultuous time in European history when monarchy was prev...

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The main character is Benjamin Martin, played by Mel Gibson, who is a hero of the French/Indian conflict. ... This is, after all, a pretty good movie, but not very trustworthy in it's history point of view. ... First of all, films don't make great sources for history because they are a view of the director and how the director wants it. I feel this way because not all history is interesting, so directors add more battles, or more other scenes to make it more interesting. Another reason why this is not a good source for history is because it is a Hollywood movie and because the pro...

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Many people view the Declaration of Independence as mere propaganda developed by the colonies to draw much needed support from European powers such as France during the colonies" separation. ... "[Our country's] birth is unique, not only in the immensity of its later impact on the course of world history and the growth of democracy, but also because so many of the threads in our national history run back through time to come together in one place, in one time, and in one document: the Declaration of Independence (Microsoft Encarta)." ... Moreover, throughout the course of judicial histo...

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While researching the American Enlightenment Movement, I found that although historians talk more about the French thinker's role in the revolution, it was actually four American rulers who left a mark in history. ... When Napoleon Bonaparte, a ruler in France, stepped down from his position, people turned to the American views to escape the corruption in Europe. ... During this enlightenment period, the most commonly heard French philosophers were John Locke, Voltaire, Adam Smith, Thomas Hobbes, Baron Montesquieu, Denis Diderot, and others. ...

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A pivotal event of European history in the eighteenth century was the French Revolution. From its outbreak in 1798, the Revolution touched and transformed social values and political systems in France, Europe, and eventually throughout the world. France's revolutionary regime conquered much of Western Europe with its arms and with its ideology. ... With the creating of his writings, brought about a new and universal way of thinking for the people of England, and France. ...

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The entire premise of Gordon Wood's history of the American Revolution is intended to challenge the existing history on the subject.  ... " Wood is contrasting his analysis of history with that of what he calls the "Progressive" and "neo-Progressive" historians who traditionally view the American Revolution through the prism of popular if ultimately self destructive revolutions that occurred in France, Russia, China and elsewhere.  ... Wood's "The Radicalism of the American Revolution" represents a departure from much of the history of the Americ...

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The summer of 1776 was a harrowing time for the British colonies in America. Open warfare with the mother country had erupted a year earlier and the future was filled with political and military uncertainties. In this tense climate, the Continental Congress met in Philadelphia with the intention o...

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Literature has changed many times over history, thus giving a vast variety of writing styles. ... Romanticism immerged first in France and Germany as people began to leave the classical style of writing. The ideas put into romanticism came from two well-known people, a French philosopher Jean Jacques Rousseau and a Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. ...

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