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The French Revolution: Causes, Key Figures, and Lasting Impact

The French Revolution, which lasted from 1789 to 1799, was a pivotal period in France marked by the struggles for liberty and equality. Influenced by Enlightenment ideas and the American Revolution, it featured key figures such as King Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, Robespierre, and Napoleon. Significant events included the storming of the Bastille, which symbolizes the fight against tyranny. Ultimately, the Revolution concluded with Napoleon's rise to power, leading to substantial changes in French governance and society, paving the way for modern democracy and civil rights.

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The French Revolution: Causes, Key Figures, and Lasting Impact

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  1. THE FRENCH REVOLUTION By: Kaylor, Jordan, Amiyah, and Javaylius

  2. Time period of the French revolution • The French revolution started in 1789 and went on for 10 years until 1799

  3. Location of the French Revolution • The location is in france.

  4. THE Causes OF THE French Revolution • Ideas of liberty and equality from the American Revolution. • Constitution was signed 2 years before in 1789 • Enlightenment ideas of john locke

  5. The key people and places and events • Marie Antoinette and King louis XVL they are the key people. Robespierre and Napoleon • There were more people. • A prison call Bastille. • Bastille Day

  6. The End Result of the French revolution • It end when Napoleon Bonaparte became the ruler of France. He started a strong government.

  7. Why is the french revolution important • Because it brought some good changes to france. The people in france had more freedom.

  8. Marie Antoinette • Marie was born to a royal family in Austria in 1755. • She married the prince of France when she was 14 years old. • In 1774 her husband became King Louis XVI of France. • Marie and Louis were sent to prison in 1793. • French people tried to kill them.

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