MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
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introduction of new conceptssuch as popular sovereignty
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the government’sinvolvement in theAmerican Revolution
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the spread of ideasconcerning naturaland human rights
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government overspendingto fund the king’sextravagant lifestyle
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Detailed explanation-1: -The National Convention was elected to provide a new constitution for the country after the overthrow of the monarchy (August 10, 1792). The Convention numbered 749 deputies, including businessmen, tradesmen, and many professional men.
Detailed explanation-2: -Throughout the 18th century, France faced a mounting economic crisis. A rapidly growing population had outpaced the food supply. A severe winter in 1788 resulted in famine and widespread starvation in the countryside. Rising prices in Paris brought bread riots.
Detailed explanation-3: -The political causes of the French Revolution are faulty administration, the autocracy of the king, the power of the court, the excessive spending of the royals, bankruptcy, the burden of taxes, etc.
Detailed explanation-4: -Not only did it put an end to the feudal system, disband a kingdom and its monarchy, and establish civil laws and fairer representation of all peoples under governance, it also served to unify and strengthen France as a country and a people.