Title: The French Revolution and its impact on French society and government
I. Introduction
A. Brief overview of the French Revolution
B. Importance of studying the social and governmental changes in France following the Revolution
II. Society before the French Revolution
A. Structure of the society (Britannica)
1. The Three Estates
2. The privileges of the nobility and clergy
B. Economic issues (Khan Academy)
1. Financial crisis
2. The role of the bourgeoisie
III. Government before the French Revolution
A. The absolute monarchy (Britannica)
1. The role of the King
2. The Estates General
B. Problems with the government (Khan Academy)
1. Corruption
2. Inefficient systems
IV. Changes in society after the French Revolution
A. Abolition of privileges (Britannica)
1. Equality before the law
2. Rise of the working class
B. Cultural impact (Khan Academy)
1. Nationalism
2. Education and social advancements
V. Changes in government after the French Revolution
A. Emergence of democracy (Britannica)
1. National Assembly
2. The role of the citizen
B. Shift of power in the government (Khan Academy)
1. The end of absolute monarchy
2. Establishment of the First French Republic
VI. Conclusion
A. Recap of the changes in society and government
B. The lasting impact of the French Revolution on France
Citations:
- Britannica. (2021). French Revolution. In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/event/French-Revolution
- Khan Academy. (n.d.). The French Revolution. In Khan Academy. https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/world-history/renaissance-and-reformation/french-revolution/a/introduction-to-the-french-revolution
The French Revolution Research Proposal
How did the French Revolution change the structure of society and government in France?
Include citations from any website and include a summary!
Use Britannica, I would prefer that please! or you could use Khan Academy!
See the example below:
Senn, J. A. Writing with Power: Language, Composition, 21st Century Skills. Grade 10. Iowa: Perfection Learning Corporation, 2014.
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