Revolutions are a part of our history, its seems as if no lower class is ever happy and no upper class powerful people are ever fair to anyone other than themselves. It becomes a vicious cycle that continues to repeat itself throughout history. A rebellion is an uprising against the powers in control, but a rebellion is not synonymous with a revolution it can only become a revolution. The French Revolution was harsh and bloody, it can be compared to and different from the Revolutions of America and Haiti in ways including; the reign of terror, Maximilien Robespierre, and the cult/temple of reason. The French Revolution in France lasted until 1799 from 1789. The French Revolution ended the French monarchy, after years of many wars. In November …show more content…
1799 Napoleon Bonaparte took control of France and ended the Revolution. The Revolution was caused by political, enlightenment, and social conflicts, as well as issues with Louis XVI and his ineffectiveness. The methods during the French Revolution were really bloody and cruel, causing many deaths and a lot of fear in people from each side. The period of the Reign of Terror was devastating; Maximilien Robespierre led the Committee of Public Safety. Don’t be fooled by the name, Committee of Public Safety, they committed no acts to protect the public, but rather in their attempts to weed out the traitors, ended up killing many innocent people. The French were in constant fear for their life and many fled the country. During the American Revolution from 1765 – 1783, there was a period of time that lasted most of the Revolution where non-active loyalist were attacked. Many loyalists were forced from their homes and into neighboring countries, while a number of them were beaten and tortured. This exile and torture was similar to the French Reign of Terror, due to the fear that it ensued. During the Haitian Revolution that occurred after the French Revolution there was a period of bloody slaughtering like the Reign of Terror, but to a greater extent. The French still hadn’t gotten full control of the Haitians but were ordered to slaughter all black people found, and in retaliation the leader of the Haitian Revolution at the time, Jean-Jacques Dessalines, decided that whatever the French did they would do. So it turned into a blood bath on both sides. Maximilien Robespierre was a French leader who had control of the Committee of public safety and believed that the terror was the only way to control the French Revolution.
Although Robespierre’s intentions came from the heart to protect the minorities, his dictatorial ways took it too far in his excessive slaughtering of innocents. On the other hand George Washington the commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution was very different from Robespierre, because Washington could understand that everyone was equal and terror was not the best way to lead. George Washington led as a friend and efficient leader while Robespierre led through fear. Toussaint L'Ouverture, 50 year old slave, took a political leadership role for the Haitians during the Haitian Revolution. L’Ouverture was very different from Robespierre and more similar to George Washington, he didn’t see different races just equal people. However, L’Ouverture had created an enemy in Napoleon Bonaparte who eventually had him executed. After L’Ouverture’s death Jean-Jacques Dessalines took control of the Revolution. Dessalines was more similar to Robespierre, he believed that the Haitians had to show their lack of fear and there overflowing
strength. Religion, it’s a touchy subject, takes a huge part in every single war fought. But the French Revolution it took a different turn. The Revolution brought with it what some would call the first state-sponsored atheistic temple/cult, the Cult/Temple of Reason. The cult was to replace Roman Catholicism in France during the Revolution. Now this was fairly different from the American Revolution that ultimately caused a closer connection for most people to the church (even though they were also fighting for separation of church and state). The defeat of the British gave most Americans a strengthened belief in American theology. During the Haitian Revolution the religious aspect also didn’t falter, or move in a more atheistic direction. The main religion during the Haitian Revolution was a form of Vodou, with one Supreme Being. Most people not involved in the Haitian Revolution actually assumed that the Haitians to prosper because an invincibility given to them by their Vodou deities. The French Revolution was similar to both the Haitian and American Revolutions in some ways but also different to both in other ways. No two Revolutions are the same; even though, if they were it would be a lot easier to repeat the same victories as past revolutions to win. But, to some aspect history cannot repeat itself exactly because the world is ever so changing. Sadly revolutions will always break out and break hard, the only way to stop them is let go of our greed, and that may never happen. The French, American, and Haitian Revolutions are just a few examples of successful rebellions while many rebellions have not been so lucky as to win, so something about these revolutions is the key to overthrowing success. Possibly in studying revolutions we can get a better understanding of what went wrong and what didn’t.
The French Revolution was a period of political upheaval that occurred in France during the latter half of the 18th century. This revolution marked an end to the system of feudalism and the monarchy in France and a rise to democracy and new Enlightenment ideas. By 1789, when the revolution began, France was in a deep financial crisis due to the debt they had obtained over many years of reckless spending and France was nearly bankrupt. These financial issues fell almost completely on the bottom social class or the Third Estate which made up a majority of the country. Because of this financial trouble, the common people were heavily taxed, leaving many of them in poverty.
Beginning in mid-1789, and lasting until late-1799, the French Revolution vastly changed the nation of France throughout its ten years. From the storming of the Bastille, the ousting of the royal family, the Reign of Terror, and all the way to the Napoleonic period, France changed vastly during this time. But, for the better part of the last 200 years, the effects that the French Revolution had on the nation, have been vigorously debated by historian and other experts. Aspects of debate have focused around how much change the revolution really caused, and the type of change, as well as whether the changes that it brought about should be looked at as positive or negative. Furthermore, many debate whether the Revolutions excesses and shortcomings can be justified by the gains that the revolution brought throughout the country. Over time, historians’ views on these questions have changed continually, leading many to question the different interpretations and theories behind the Revolutions effectiveness at shaping France and the rest of the world.
The French Revolution, also known as the revolution of 1789, was a movement that helped shape France into what it is today. The Revolution may have started in 1787 but it wasn’t till 1789 when the revolution actually started to become worse. The Revolution had many reasons for why it started, but it was only a few major things that really made it happen.
A revolution is a forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system. In 1775, America was ready for dramatic change, freedom, and a disconnection from Great Britain. Taxes, trade regulations, and overarching, power, made all colonists, aside from the loyalists, more than ready to detach from Great Britain’s rule. The American Revolution portrays many similarities and qualities of the French revolution, due to the inspiration of one to another. The similarities and qualities lie within their spiraling economies, selfish, money-worship-thirsty leaders, ideologies, and provocation.
The French Revolution was very controversial time period with many different aspects affecting it. The French Revolution was a time in French History, between the years 1789-1799, in which the French citizens fought to abolish the monarchy and put in place a new democratic system. As it was a large event spanning over a decade, there were many supporting elements which majorly influenced the revolution. French Enlightenment, The Fall of Bastille, The March on Versailles, and the general state of the economy at the time were all major contributing factors of the French Revolution. finished
What is a revolution? By definition it means the overthrow of a government by those who are governed. That is exactly what the French and the Mexican revolutions were all about. The living conditions and overall treatment of the poor, pheasants, lower class, last man on the totem pole or what ever you want to call them, was a large factor in the coming of these revolutions. "Those who are governed" are exactly what the lower class people were. Also, liberty was one of the people's major concerns. They were ruled by men whose only desire was power and greed which is what led them into revolt.
Although Robespierre emphasized the idea of general will alike to Rousseau, he formulated it in a much more negative way. Therefore, instead of the idea of the general will aiming for the good of all, Robespierre’s general will was to create laws that forbade which could damage the republic . It was for Robespierre that, the people only have power collectively; they can only act together as one . Which in the end had a great deal of influence on the ideals and violence of the Reign of Terror, and its monumental impact on the revolution and France as a
Before the revolution formally began, France was being ruled by the monarch Napoleon Bonaparte. All people under him, particularly the third party members also known as the working class, were oppressed in a sense that they were powerless against the laws that wronged them while bestowing the monarchy more power. The ruler of a country or empire should have one goal: to ensure that the people of the country are taken care of. As Napoleon was not adhering to this basic moral law of power the people grew upset about the little they could do to help themselves, and decided the best course of action would be to overthrow the government. Once the monarchy was overtaken the bourgeoisie temporarily assumed power which worked for a short time. Soon however, multiple rebel groups rose to power, subjecting all those not associated with them to the two year Reign of Terror. During this time, many civilians and previous government officials were executed. The consequence of the rebellion yielded predictable results. Like before, the people outside the direct government suffered as they could do nothing to prevent wrongdoing from befalling them. Both during Napoleon’s rule and the rule of the rebels, powerlessness influenced an ascent to despotism that left the people of the country
The French Revolution was a bloody civil war that lasted from the years 1789-1799. [1] The revolution arose out of hard economic times that had befallen France. Widespread famine and hunger, due to a grain shortage, rampaged through sections of the country. The economic crisis led to an increase in taxes on the lower classes, known as the third estate, to upkeep the lavish lifestyle of the nobility. [1] All of these are the known factors that led to the rise of the French Revolution.
The French Revolution started in 1787 because the country was going through financial difficulties and there was unrest between the classes of citizens in the country. The differences between the lower class citizens and higher classes, being nobles and the monarchy were great. The citizens had heard of the revolution that went on in the colonies and they also wanted freedom and independence. The real start of the French Revolution was on July 14, 1789, with the storming of the Bastille. Between 1789 1793, a constitution was written, feudalism was abolished, war had broken out, and King Louis XVI was put to death. In late 1793 and early 1794, Maximilien Robespierre became the head of the Committee of Public Safety in France. This was the new governing body in France; it could be compared to the executive branch of a government. Robespierre was a great leader, he ins...
Revolutions are effected by the morals of the country. Depending on where the country stands morally, what they considered to be right and wrong, will affect how a revolution will processed. The morals of the leaders will effect a revolution. Where these leaders stand on their morals will affect the direction that the people wish to go. People by nature go with the flow, and if their leader is going in one direction, wither good or bad, that is the directions the people will go. Maximilion de Robespierre was the leader of the French Revolution. He said, “The Revolution is the war of liberty against its enemies.” The liberty that Robespierre was picturing was one of his own making with bloodshed, and violence against the French people. His revolution ended up killing the King and Queen of France, King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette his queen, by beheading them. Robe...
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 re...
...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.
The French Revolution had many causes. According to the historian, French people revolted because they were, “intelligent, free, and prosperous to be critical of the existing conditions.” In other words, this historian is saying that the people of France knew what was going on in their country. I agree with this historian and this quote. There were conditions that existed in France the people were aware of. The ideas of the Enlightenment, social classes, and tax system contributed to the French Revolution. The French Revolution was based mostly on the Third Estate’s desire to obtain liberty and equality.
The French Revolution, which occurred from 1789 to 1799, was a time where the monarchy was overthrown, a republic was formed, and limits were put on the church. The French Revolution ended with the rule of Napoleon Bonaparte in 1799. The French Revolution created France’s legislative assembly, which is still in place today. Many would argue that the Enlightment was a cause of the French Revolution, but the Enlightment was not one of the main drivers for the Revolution. The bad living conditions, France’s monarchy, and the involvement in the American Revolution and other wars caused the French Revolution.