The French Revolution
...and the thorough replacement of an established government or political system by the people governed. It occurs due to unfair treatment of those who are governed, or people of lower class. It takes person(s) of courage to stand up, convince the unfortunate people to fight for their rights and to gather them for a march in request for reforms and changes that benefit the community, the society or the nation. From the year 1789 – 1799, one of the most important events in the history had occurred in Europe. This was the French Revolution. French Revolution appears to have been the outcome of both long term and short term factors, which arose from the social and political conditions and conflicts of the ancient regime. The grievances of peasants, townsmen, the middle class (bourgeoisie) and the distress and breakdown of government;
There were many reasons behind the series of uprisings that became the French revolution. The major cause of the French Revolution was the disputes between the different types of social classes in French society. The social structure of France was divided among three groups: the First Estate, the Second Estate, and the Third Estate. The First Estate was the Church. The First Estate owned nearly 10 per cent of all land in France. It paid no taxes but, to support church activities such as school running and caring for the poor, they collected a tithe, or a tax on income. The Second Estate was the nobles. They lived in luxury in major cities in France, such as Versailles or Paris. They enjoyed extensive rights and privileges. They, like the First Estate, paid hardly any taxes. Economically, the nobility was characterized by great land wealth. Nobles were generally the richest members of the society. Typical sources of income were rents and dues for the use of their farms or estates. The First and Second Estates were grouped together...
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