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European Political Revolutions - Coggle Diagram

- - - - The ideas of the Enlightenment were among the bourgeoisie, a movement of thinkers who applied reason, believed in the dignity of human beings, denied that power came from God, the three powers (Executive, Legislative and Judicial), and the equality of all citizens before the law, abolishing all privileges It was a time of political and social rebellion in France that began in 1789 because of the inequalities that existed between the rich and poor.
- - - - Social
        
        The emergence of an influential bourgeoisie which was formally part of the Third Estate (commoners) but had evolved into a caste with its agenda and aspired to political equality with the clergy (First Estate) and the aristocracy (Second Estate).
        
        Financial
        
        France's debt, aggravated by French involvement in the American Revolution, led Louis XVI to implement new taxations and to reduce privileges.
        
        Economic
        
        The deregulation of the grain market, advocated by liberal economists, increased bread prices. In a period of bad harvests, it would lead to food scarcity which would prompt the masses to revolt.
        
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- - - - First Estate
        
        First Estate were the clergy or leaders of the Church. The Church-owned land and individuals took care of this land for them, however, they were not responsible for paying taxes on this land The First Estate was responsible for the spiritual and moral welfare of the nation, including educating the children.
        
        Second Estate
        
        he Second Estate consisted of the nobles They paid very little in taxes, despite their wealth and they had rights over peasant lands and received priority in getting top jobs in government
        
        Third Estate
        
        The Third Estate included everyone else from the middle class down, from doctors to lawyers to the homeless and poor The middle class of France is referred to as the Bourgeoisie.
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- - - - The generalized economic crisis in Europe and the workers' discontent led to a rapid and extensive wave of revolutions in 1848, also known as La Primavera de Los Pueblos Meanwhile, the European proletariat failed to maintain its conquests and continued with poor working conditions until the 20th century.