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France Before the Revolution: Unveiling the Roots of Change

Delve into pre-revolution France's dichotomy - opulent facade vs. underlying turmoil. Explore economic woes, rising dissent, and ideological clashes prompting revolutionary sparks.

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France Before the Revolution: Unveiling the Roots of Change

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  1. France before the French Revolution

  2. What is a Revolution? Why do they occur?

  3. On the SURFACE:France in the 1700’s • Considered most advanced country in Europe • Palace of Versailles was world renowned • Large population [26 million] • Prosperous foreign trade • French culture was widely “praised”

  4. Backyard Of Versailles

  5. Hall of Mirrors--Versailles

  6. Where Louis XIV went to Church

  7. France Behind the Scenes • Economic Problems in France • very high debt, Interest consumed 50% of budget • High taxes & high prices (inflation) were causing protests • Absolute Monarchyruled France • French kings claimed “divine” right to rule • Feudalism still remained from Middle Ages • Little or no upward social mobility • Enlightened ideas of the philosophesthreatened France • Voltaire & Rousseau argued against absolute monarchy

  8. Video Clip: Life in France

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