Belgium Revolution
1830-1832
8/8/2015
Abhilasha Pant
Outline
The Belgium Revolution authoritatively started on 24 August 1830 against King William I of the United State Of Netherlands, which included Holland Netherlands and Belgium, in light of the fact that, the ministry did not care for the obstruction of a ruler in the matters of the congregation. In any case, the fact of the matter is that it began in the Vienna Conference in 1814. The Belgian Revolution occurred between the months of August and September 1830. This rebellion was predominantly a progression of signs and toward the end there was and in addition arrangement of little fights around Belgium between the Belgians and the Dutch armed force. This contentions were known
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Plays and Opera’s were made about all this which had a great deal of impact on the mindset of people. Soon, the revolt began one fateful night after a group of people decided to stand p and fight after getting inspired by watching a play in the theatre. Many shops were burnt and there was rampant destruction in Brussels. People agreed that the King’s policies were good for the country and benefitted the people a lot, but he interfered in all clerical matters. Soon there was a full scale revolt, which was later suppressed by the King. But people again rose against him. Majority of people in Belgium (That time Northern Netherland) at that time were French and Catholic. Thus they did not like Dutch control.
The French population of Belgium called in for support from France, which they received. The French arrived in Majority and helped the people in the revolt. The King and the Dutch army was defeated and King Leopold I took over as the French Ruler of Belgium. It was thus declared as an independent state.
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The French revolution was a significantly dangerous time period because of the chaos and conflict that took place in the streets of France, resulting in the mass slaughter of thousands of innocent people. Within the revolution, there were many characters who took part in resolving the conflicts that had arisen. One thing that sparked the revolution was the shortage of food caused by a drought which lead to the bread prices going up since most were too poor to afford food at the new price people started revolting against their government in hopes to be heard and treated fairly while many were still dying of hunger. Within the revolution, there were figures such as George Danton, Jean Bailly and Reine Audu who contributed in the development and the recognition of the 3rd estate.
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During the eighteenth century, France was one of the most richest and prosperous countries in Europe, but many of the peasants were not happy with the way France was being ruled. On July 14, 1789, peasants and soldiers stormed the Bastille and initiated the French Revolution. This essay will analyze the main causes of the French Revolution, specifically, the ineffectiveness of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, the dissatisfaction of the Third Estate, and the Enlightenment. It will also be argued that the most significant factor that caused the French Revolution is the ineffective leadership of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
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...n power vowed to grant a representative government and a constitution. These visions then diffused into France which caused the King, Louis Philippe, to abdicate and a republic was created. The vote for every man in France was also promised. The revolutionary feeling swept into Belgium, where liberal reforms were passed, and into Holland reform was granted by the King before revolutionary unrest could take hold. As this was taking place, ideas of a unified Germany were also emerging and the German Confederation reforms, similar to those just granted in Holland, were proposed. In March of that year, the revolutionary ideology passed into the Austrian Empire. Riots occurred in Vienna and the Royal Family believed that the Empire was in jeopardy. Due to this, Chancellor Metternich was discharged, and with him went the ideas that had previously dominated most of Europe.
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While Leopold II, the King of Belgium, desperately wanted an overseas colony, The Belgian people did not share his enthusiasm; which created the feelings of neglect and apathy Belgium had towards Congo. The Congo Free State, established “in the margins of the Berlin Conference” in 1885, allowed Leopold to “gain international recognition of his possession” which he had begun to take control of since the 1870s. However, while Leopold was securing control of the Congo, the Belgian people were not interested in controlling colonies, as they believed that colonies “would merely soak up resources that would be better used for social purposes at home.” Thus, the Belgian people decided to solve the problem of having an unwanted colony by separating the Belgian government from...
The French Revolution was one of the larger social revolutions. It can be considered a revolution on the political, social, religious, and economic front, although the biggest causes were social. The French Revolution began on July 14, 1789, with the fall of Bastille and continued until the rise of power of Napoleon Bonaparte. The main reason behind the revolution was the unfair treatment of classes in France.
...s on who should have power. Rebellions broke out across France and turned the nation against itself. The major revolutionary revolt was The Storming of Bastille. The third estate demanded for a republic. King Louis was killed, along with his wife Marie Antoinette to pursue the ideas of changing society. Maximilien Robespierre ordered their deaths by the violent and horrific machine, the guillotine. He was also killed shortly after, but provided the Jacobins a leader in his efforts to overthrow the monarchy. Napoleon was the last to save the revolution as it came to a close. The French Revolution has changed history and the lives of everyone in France up to today. Many people sacrificed themselves to change the country for others today. This revolution was life changing and inspired many others around the world to stand up for their beliefs and fight for a democracy.