Although it occurred because of the combination of many factors, the Enlightenment made the most significant contribution to the revolution. Moreover, the weak leadership of France is the major key to the revolution. This paper discusses the primary cause of the revolution and ways through which it could have been prevented. Furthermore, the article covers the historiography of the French revolution discussing some of the critical views by the various historians and writers.
The French Revolution is one of the revolutions that had significant influences in the 18th century that took place in 1879 (History World International). It was similar to the American Revolution since it applied the principle of enlightenment. Enlightenment was a spreading intellectual, philosophical, cultural, and social movement which stretched through the most parts of Europe. However, the enlightenment was a result of the involvement of the French troops in the American Revolution. The French people overthrew their government with the inspiration from their slogan, "Liberte, …show more content…
The trade led to the rise of prices that the Bourgeoisie benefited from by becoming powerful and wealthier. As a result, their level of education increased and their new ideas led to the enlightenment. Additionally, Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment worked hand in hand. They both created for ladder for independent thoughts, and field of mathematics, astronomy, physics, economic, philosophy etc. The people became aware of the political and social situation of France and the unfairness of the structure of the society. The Bourgeoisie storming of the Bastille would have been prevented if King Louis XVI and his advisers did not dissolve the Assembly. The Assembly was which represented the third estate, common people. Their mistake allowed the Bourgeoisie to form an armed force, “National Guard” that
The French Revolution is one of the revolutions that had significant influences in the 18th century that took place in 1879 (History World International). It was similar to the American Revolution since it applied the principle of enlightenment. Enlightenment was a spreading intellectual, philosophical, cultural, and social movement which stretched through the most parts of Europe. However, the enlightenment was a result of the involvement of the French troops in the American Revolution. The French people overthrew their government with the inspiration from their slogan, "Liberte, …show more content…
The trade led to the rise of prices that the Bourgeoisie benefited from by becoming powerful and wealthier. As a result, their level of education increased and their new ideas led to the enlightenment. Additionally, Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment worked hand in hand. They both created for ladder for independent thoughts, and field of mathematics, astronomy, physics, economic, philosophy etc. The people became aware of the political and social situation of France and the unfairness of the structure of the society. The Bourgeoisie storming of the Bastille would have been prevented if King Louis XVI and his advisers did not dissolve the Assembly. The Assembly was which represented the third estate, common people. Their mistake allowed the Bourgeoisie to form an armed force, “National Guard” that