MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
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The nobles gained land and more privileges.
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The absolute monarchy was ended.
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The bourgeoisie lost more rights and privileges.
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The French people received less freedom of speech and press
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Detailed explanation-1: -In 1789, food shortages and economic crises led to the outbreak of the French Revolution. King Louis and his queen, Mary-Antoinette, were imprisoned in August 1792, and in September the monarchy was abolished.
Detailed explanation-2: -The French Revolution was a watershed moment not only for France but for Europe and the world. An absolute monarchy was toppled and a class structure many centuries in the building was leveled by a populist uprising. The relationship between King and people on the Continent would never be the same.
Detailed explanation-3: -The French Revolution completely changed the social and political structure of France. It put an end to the French monarchy, feudalism, and took political power from the Catholic church.
Detailed explanation-4: -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. The Assembly passed a series of radical measures, including the abolition of feudalism, state control of the Catholic Church and extending the right to vote.
Detailed explanation-5: -The monarchy was formally abolished, and “Year I” of the French Republic was declared. Louis XVI died at the guillotine on 21 January 1793. He was the last king to live at the Palace of Versailles, and the revolutionaries duly gave him the nickname “Louis the Last”.