Causes of the French Revolution
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European History [1]
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I.The Beginning of the Revolutionary Era: The American Revolution
French Rev. represents destruction of “old regime” and new order based on ind. Rights, rep. Institutions, and loyalty to countries (vs. monarchs).
Not completely revolutionary—political rights extended, but mostly to the burgeiose.
The Fr. Rev. + Industrial Rev. ==> to modern history of Europe.
At end of 7 Yrs' War, Britain = best colonial power. Britain retained vision of single empire with Parl. As single authority for laws, including to Americans. It controlled Americans, who had rep. Assemblies and believed that neither Parl. Nor king could tax w/o representation. Crises 1770s to 1776, with Dec. of Ind.
A. The War for Independence
i. Tough fight: