These monarchs were not enlightened at all. ... Though many monarchs corresponded with the philosophes of this time, the monarchs still found a way to use their political power to rule in a less direct absolutist but enlightened fashion. ... Even though monarchs, during the eighteenth century were alleged to rule for the good of the people, under God's will, this enlightenment period gave the monarch's an opportunity to influence their political, religious, and authoritative power over their societies. ... Maria believed that the balance of power should be examined prior to employ...

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Principle goals of the Enlightenment included freedom of thought, religion, political liberties and governments representative of the people. ... The Monarchs were slowly swept away under the quick wit and brilliance of these newly enlightened societies. ... The French sought to end their own political injustices, although freedom within the monarchy would have to be established in France because there was no place other than France they wished to go. As soon as the French movement to end political injustices spiraled into a revolution in 1789, a hero of the American Revolution, Marquis ...

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This "blanket term" refers to the social and political arrangements of the fifty years leading up to the revolution, and can only be used when comparing the new times to those of the old. ... Upon entering the War of the Austrian Succession in 1740, the French knew that their goal of world hegemony was beyond their reach, and the French willingly backed down to the British as the worlds super power. ... Many of the characteristics of French life were seen elsewhere, all Christian states at the end of the 18th century were alike, hereditary aristocracy ruled, and many had absolute monarchs. ......

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Napoleon holds true to the heart of the reconstructed France while leading it to economical, political and spiritual success. ... The main goal of the Revolution was to keep nave, self-absorbed monarchs and corrupt government officials from ruling the country. ... However, Napoleon's greatest political amendment was creating the Napoleonic Code. ... During the Revolution Robespierre did his best to remove the church's power in France. ... So, when Napoleon came to power, he signed the Concordat. ...

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Ever since the beginning of global history, there have been major political, economic, social, and cultural revolutions. ... The Enlightenment and the political leaders led France to financial problems, causing the French Revolution. ... Both ruled by absolute monarchs, the kings ignored their special assemblies that were there for the sole purpose of a limited monarchy. ... The revolution obliged the king to call on the Estates General, therefore limiting his power. ...

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• Grade Level: High School