Triangular Trade: The Path to Abolition and Revolutionary Change

Triangular Trade

Introduction The Jacobin’s fight to End Slavery French- Controlled Caribbean Islands The Shortage of Labor in French Colonies The Triangular Slave Trade The Process of Slave Trade The Inhumane Treatment of Slaves The Prosperity of French Port Cities The National Assembly’s Debate on Slavery The Abolition and Reintroduction of Slavery […]

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Women’s Club: Advocacy and Activism in Revolutionary France

Introduction Women’s participation in the French Revolution Jobs of Third estate women Education and Skills Education for wealthy families Women created clubs and Newspaper to share opinions The main goal of women using clubs and Newspaper Famous club out of 60 clubs 1791 constitution failed to provide political rights to […]

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A Directory Rules France: Thermidorian Era’s New Hope

The Thermidorian Era- Napoleon Bonaparte’s Rise of Power

A Directory Rules France Means– period between 1795-1799 French government was under the control of the Directory, a new post created by the Thermidorian government. Introduction End of Jacobin Government Rise of the Thermidorian Origin of the word Thermidorian Thermidorian’s New Constituion  Thermidorian government become Unstable  Napoleon Bonaparte’s Rise of […]

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Robespierre and the Reign of Terror: Key Revolutionary Insights

Reign of Terror

Introduction In Part 8 of this chapter, we have learned how King Louis XVI secretly planned with neighbouring countries to stop the revolution. Furthermore, we have also studied how this secret planning led to the end of the monarchy in France. In Part 9, we will explore how Robespierre and […]

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Execution of King Louis XVI: A Historic Revolutionary Shock

King Louis XVI and the Guillotine: A Revolutionary Tale

What have we learned so far? In Part 7 of this chapter, we have learned how ancient symbols(political symbols) like the broken chain, law tablet, and winged woman communicated important ideas. In Part 8 we will learn how King Louis XVI secretly planned with neighbouring countries to stop the revolution and […]

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Declaration of the rights of man and citizen

Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen

Chapter-1 Part-6 What have we learned so far? In Part 5 of Chapter 1, we studied about the outbreak of the French Revolution. In Part 6, We will study the Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen which defines rights, important rules, freedoms, and responsibilities. New Vocabularies Understanding the Constitution […]

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The Outbreak of the Revolution: A Surge of Powerful Change

Outbreak of the Revolution

Chapter-1 Part-5 What have we learned so far? In Part 4 of Chapter 1, we understood the emergence of the Middle Class and the ideas of philosophers. In Part 5 of this chapter, We will explore the outbreak of the Revolution. New Vocabulary From Middle-Class Rise to The Outbreak of […]

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Emergence of New Middle Class: Rise and Influence

Middle-Class Emergence in the 1700s

Chapter-1 Part-4 Introduction In Part-3 of Chapter 1, we learned about France’s social and economic conditions before the French Revolution “The Struggle to Survive: Survival Challenges Before the French Revolution. In Part -4 of Chapter 1, Let’s study Middle-Class Emergence and explore the ideas of philosophers who shaped this period. […]

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The Struggle to Survive in French Revolution: Courage & Triumph

The Struggle to Survive: Third Estate Survival

Chapter-1 Part-3 Introduction Before we go any further, let’s understand some new vocabularies Let’s go back to the topic: Challenges and Unfairness faced by French people before the French Revolution Increase in Population leads to higher demand for Bread Impact of Food Shortage and Rising cost of food on Farmers […]

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