The French Revolution1
There was a loud "thunk" as the blade hit, and then a roar of the crowd as another nobleman's head was raised, after being cut off. The French Revolution (1789-1795) was one if not the most bloodiest revolutions ever in history. There were three social classes in France known as the Estates-General. The French revolutionists took the phrase "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity" as their slogan into battle (Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia). They were out to win equality, even if it meant sacrificing their own lives for it. Stands between King Louis XVI and the Estates-General are what caused the revolution. Despite their efforts to bring France to a new form government, one, which would serve the common people, France still fell into a state of corruption.The Estates-General were made up of the clergy, nobles, and the common people. It was known to have been around since 1302 (Compton's Inter. Encyclopedia) but wasn't really used again until 1788 when King Louis XVI was forced to call the almost forgotten body together again. Most all of the taxes were paid by the common people (third estate), very little were paid by the other two estates. This was one of the reasons that caused the treasu
On September 21, 1791, a decree was passed that "royalty is abolish in France," (The Old Regime and The Revolution Pg.127) and a republic was proclaimed. A day later, the Legislative Assembly goes out of power and becomes the National Convention. The National Convention is divided up into two sides. The Girodists hopes were to keep monarchy and nobility, but they did not stand a chance against the Jacobins, who took the revolution in more harmful direction. The Jacobins were a club led by Georges Danton and Maximilien Robsespeirre. Robespeirre was one of the original members of the Estates-General who were called to order by the King. The Jacobins were formed so that there would be no advances in the revolution (Compton's Interactive Enc.). This led to the Reign of Terror, which only lasted a year (1793-1794) during the National Convention. The Jacobins were the reason for the King and Queen being executed. The Jacobins influenced the French more than any of the assemblies did during the revolution.
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Approximate Word count = 1883
Approximate Pages = 8 (250 words per page double spaced)
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