This lead to assemblies, conventions, and even dictatorships. Robspierre and Napoleon came to power in a somewhat similar way, they accomplished some of their goals like: A Grand Empire and patriotism, but in the end, they were defeated by other countries and their own country. The way Robspierre and Napoleon cam to power was a little different but partially the same. The National Convention elected Robspierre to be the leader of it (second leader to Danton). He had a certain vision for France and instead of doing it the right way by asking others opinions, he took over and became a dictator passing radical laws.
The French revolution and the Haitian revolution had many similarities. In 1791 The French and Haitian revolutions coexisted both trying to overthrow the French Government . The French at this time were in the process of making a new government based on equal rights by making a new constitution. At the same time in Haiti an outraged enslaved population were getting ideals from the Declaration of the Rights of Man and were about to take action of their own. The French revolution and the Haitian alike began with inspiration from prior revolutions and their ideology (such as the American revolution).
From 1799 to 1815, how far did Napoleon maintain the aims of the French Revolution? The main aims of the French revolution before Napoleon came to power was to promote “Liberty, equality and fraternity” by putting an end to feudal privileges and the absolute rule of the monarchy and the king. Napoleon made many reforms in France which mainly supported the ideas of the revolution. However he also made several steps in securing himself as an absolute ruler of France, going against the ideas of the revolution. In October 1799 Napoleon became first consul of the government and in so being became the most powerful man in France.
History Essay George Taylor has argued that the revolution happened simply by chance and that there were no long-term causes that made it inevitable. To what extent do you agree? The French Revolution beginning in 1789 redesigned the country’s political landscape and uprooted century old institutions. The movement was a result of a combination of various factors and played a critical role in shaping and showing modern nations the power inherent in the will of people. The Monarchy’s absolute rule and ancient regime were tested by the growing influence of the Enlightenment, which challenged traditional ways and ideas.
The Glorious Revolution was to overthrow King James II of England by a union of the English Parliamentarians and with William of Orange in the Netherlands. The Glorious Revolution recreates the monarchy England had lost in the reign of Oliver Cromwell but limits its power under the Constitutional Monarchy. The House of Commons became equal to and gaining more power than the House of Lords. After much intolerance over religion, the Parliament issues with the long succession of kings, and the people’s wishes being denied more often than not, I believe that England should be ruled as a democracy where people are able to elect leaders, try to keep a stable throne and ensure reforms that will help the people. My past experiences and views of how a government should be and its ruler has helped me come to this decision.
Explain why the Civil Constitution of the Clergy provoked opposition within France in the years 1790 to 1791. (12 marks) The civil constitution of the clergy was passed to remove exterior influences from the governance of France. It stated that all land owned by the church would become state controlled, and French priests would be paid by the state and all church law (probate, moral, divorce) would be controlled by the government. It left Rome controlling only the Doctrine of the Church which clearly angered the Pope and prompted him to issue un-cooperatory orders to all French priests. One of the key reasons that this constitution created and provoked opposition was that it challenged a long standing tradition and caused moral dilemma for
The Victorian period, up until the death of Queen Victoria in 1901, was therefore a time of religious confusion, but also, as we will see, of great charity, as well as of birth of new beliefs. What role did religion play in the lives of citizens of this period and their society? The Victorian era was marked by the immense influence of the Church of England in religion, of course, but also in politics- being linked to the government meant it had its hand in certain social decisions, such as the oppression of dissenters. This naturally caused friction amongst people of other faith, especially the Catholics who had previously been stripped of many of their civil rights, which were only returned to them in 1827 by Parliament. They had a long wait until 1840 to see the tax-supported status of the Anglican Church be removed, making them equal once again.
All in all, these two major movements produced a new understanding of society's relationships--first with God, and then with government. Shaping new attitudes was a first step towards what will eventually become the struggle for Independence and the American Revolution. However, most of the ideas would perhaps have remained theoretical if not for the wars that swept North America and increased tensions with the crown. In the early 1750s, French expansion into the Ohio River valley repeatedly brought France into armed conflict with the British colonies and the Seven Year War broke out. The French lost the war and in 1763 the Treaty of
Seth Evans Mr. Clint Gazette World History Honors 2nd -Seth Evans 2/15/10 1:13 PM needs to be on previous line January 25, 2010 Philosophies and the French Revolution How could philosophies of the Enlightenment have affected the French Revolution? Multiple philosophies of the Enlightenment could have influenced the French's decision to revolt. For instance, John Locke's idea stating, all humans are endowed unalienable rights (as stated later in the United States Constitution) and the French may have used this idea for a reason to revolt.Needs developed -Seth Evans 2/15/10 1:14 PM As an optimist, John Locke believed in natural rights, or rights belonging to humans from birth. Throughout history, women have been treated as interior
Maximillien Robespierre was a man with drastic reformatory aspirations. He considered the general will to be a necessity and resorted to the Terror because he wished to create a temporary dictatorship in order to save the Republic. He praised the revolution and disguised the gruesomeness of his actions and intentions by reasoning that the Terror was virtuous since it defended the Republic. The Jacobins were liberal radicalists who wished for a central government, control over the economy, and universal suffrage. With the replacement of the Girondins faction in 1793, the Jacobins had complete control of the National Convention, and France as a nation.