MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
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limited monarchy
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constitutional monarchy
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absolute monarchy
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republic
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Detailed explanation-1: -Before 1789, France was an absolute monarchy ruled by the House of Bourbon. This meant that the powers of the French royal family were not limited by representative bodies such as an elected parliament.
Detailed explanation-2: -Before the Revolution France was a monarchy ruled by the king. The king had total power over the government and the people.
Detailed explanation-3: -Beginning in 1789, the French Revolution saw the French people overthrow their absolute monarchy and bring about a republic that was based on the principles of equality, liberty and fraternity.
Detailed explanation-4: -Quick Description. Absolute monarchy in France slowly emerged in the 16th century and became firmly established during the 17th century.
Detailed explanation-5: -In France, Louis XIV was the most famous exemplar of absolute monarchy, with his court central to French political and cultural life during his reign. It ended in May 1789, when widespread social distress led to the convocation of the Estates-General, which was converted into a National Assembly in June.