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Essential Question How was the French Revolution influenced by the Enlightenment and American Revolution?
What was the situation in France? The absolute monarchy of France had controlled one of the richest and most powerful nations in Europe
How was life in France? But, the majority of the people were not sharing in the wealth They wanted a better way of life
How was the Enlightenment involved? Enlightenment philosophers had talked about change and making life more fair Natural rights Social contracts Right to rebel to bring about change
What was going on in America? The American colonists had use Enlightenment ideas during the American Revolution The American Declaration of Independence, written in 1776, excited many people in France
Who was Marquis de Lafayette? Some French even participated in the American Revolution… such as a young noble named MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE Volunteered to fight with Washington’s Continental Army Became a Major General in the Continental Army
How did the King of France get involved? Even the King of France got involved in the American Revolution… KING LOUIS XVI Sent 12,000 French soldiers Sent 32,000 French sailors
How did new ideas reach France? French volunteers returned home with thoughts REFORMING France changing
Essential Question How was the French Revolution influenced by the Enlightenment and American Revolution?
Influence on the French Revolution The Enlightenment American Revolution