The French Revolution

What Was It?
The French Revolution Was When the Monarchy Was Overthrown and Important Restructing was Needed for the Roman Catholic Church.

A Few Important People

• Louis XVI
• Joseph Servan
• Volitare
• Thomas Paine

When and Where Did it Happen?
When: 1789-1799
Where: France

Why Did It Happen

• Cultural: The Enlightenment philosophy made the King and Church less important and promoted a new society based on reason instead of tradition.
• Social: The emergence of an influential bourgeoisie which was formally part of the Third Estate but had evolved into a caste with its own agenda and aspired to political equality with the clergy and the aristocracy.
• Financial: Frances' debt led Louis XVI to implement new taxations and to reduce privileges.
• Political: Louis XVI faced virulent, Very strong, opposition from provincial parlements which were the spearheads of the privileged classes' resistance to royal reforms.

End Result
All Citizens Earned Liberty, Equality, And Nationalism.

Bibliography

• J.A.T Textbook
• Contemporary Cultures Textbook
• www.wikipedia.com
• www.history.com