SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
NORTH AMERICAN EXPLORATION
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The King of Spain threatened him.
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There was no French Army.
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The Spanish explorers captured the French explorers.
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Spain was rich and powerful; their lands surrounded France.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The French Revolution began in 1789 and lasted until 1794. King Louis XVI needed more money, but had failed to raise more taxes when he had called a meeting of the Estates General. This instead turned into a protest about conditions in France.
Detailed explanation-2: -The main cause of the French Revolution was the despotic rule of Louis XVI, division of French society, rising prices, inspiration of the philosophers, role of middle class.
Detailed explanation-3: -Who was Maximilien Robespierre? Maximilien Robespierre was a radical democrat and key figure in the French Revolution of 1789. Robespierre briefly presided over the influential Jacobin Club, a political club based in Paris. He also served as president of the National Convention and on the Committee of Public Safety.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Reign of Terror refers to the violent period during The French Revolution from 1793-1794 when the Radicals led by Maximilien Robespierre were running the Govt. During this period, thousands of people who were suspected to be disloyal to the Revolution were arrested and executed.