Study & Research The French Revolution

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Introduction

Chapter 1: The Causes of the French Revolution

Chapter Preface

Revolting Against the Monarchy Was an Irrational Act

Revolting Against the Monarchy Was a Rational Act

The Aristocrats Sought Greater Civil Rights for All French Citizens

The Middle Class Sought Increased Political Rights

The Peasants Sought Greater Economic Freedoms

The French Monarchy Was Beset with Financial Problems

The French Monarchy’s Financial Problems Were Exaggerated

Chapter 2: The Controversial Events of the French Revolution

Chapter Preface

Violence at the Bastille Was Caused by French Rioters

Violence at the Bastille Was Caused by French Troops

The Founding of a French Republic Is an Important Achievement

The French Republic Will Not Last

The Reign of Terror Was Caused by Jacobin Leadership

The Reign of Terror Was Not Caused by Jacobin Leadership

Chapter 3: Social Change in Revolutionary France

Chapter Preface

French Women Should Become Politically Active

French Women Should Remain in the Domestic Sphere

French Jews Should Be Granted Citizenship

French Jews Should Not Be Granted Citizenship

The French Revolution Transformed Many Elements of French Society

The French Revolution Did Not Transform French Society

Chapter 4: Historians Evaluate the French Revolution

Chapter Preface

The French Revolution Had Largely Negative Effects on the Economy

The French Revolution Had Positive Effects on the Economy

French Women Attained Lasting Political Power During the French Revolution

French Women Did Not Attain Lasting Political Power During the French Revolution

The French Revolution Spurred a Greater Respect for the Nation-State

The French Revolution Produced a Greater Respect for the Individual

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Appendix of Documents

Chronology

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Historical Studies

Primary Sources and Document Collections

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Study & Research The French Revolution

This Study Guide consists of approximately 210 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The French Revolution.