Armed Conflicts: World War I And The French Revolution

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There are many reasons for conflict and war in this vile, crude world we live in. Throughout history armed conflicts have begun for various reasons, these conflicts have affected many people, religions and countries in the process. Two armed conflicts that occurred is World War 1 and the French Revolution.

One important event was the french revolution which began in 1978 in france. It was a result of the third estate being heavily taxed and the unjust laws set. The changes that happened during the french revolution had an impact on many things. For example it had many repercussions like the reign of terror, the bread riots, the tennis court oath and many more. Which some may have been good however they all had their consequences. This

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