The French Revolution is considered a major turning point in world history. Was violence necessary and was it justified? Was the French Revolution a success? Why or why not?
INTRODUCTION: Include your thesis statement (an argument).
- 1.Problem:
1.The 3 Estates
2.King and Queen lived at Versailles
3.Taxes
4.Money for the American Nation
- 2.Actions taken
1.Storming of the Bastille,
1.March by Women to Versailles. Was it Mob rule or protest/rebellion.
2.How and to what extent people gained rights. Include the Declaration of Rights of Man. (women were excluded?)
Austria goes to war against France to save King Louis and Antoinette
3. Resolution:
1.The use of the Guillotine for execution of the King and Queen and the following Reign of Terror
Conclusion:
In the end, what improvement were made in the government and rights, what did not improve? Was it good for the people of France (the third estate?) How was it an improvement? What was the cost? Was it worth it?
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