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The French Revolution (Part 1), Mind Map - Coggle Diagram
The French Revolution (Part 1)
Clergy
Priests who ran the "Catholic Church"
Enjoyed certain privileges by birth
The First and the Topmost Estate
Exempted from paying taxes
Third Estate
Had to pay taxes
Consisted over 90% of the populcation
The Third Estate and the Lowest Estate
Consisted of Peasants, Artisans, Labourers etc.
Nobility
The Second Estate
Enjoyed certain privileges by birth
Exempted from paying taxes
Owned 60% of the Land
Political Cause
During the 18th Century, France was a absolute monachary
They declared themselves as the "Representative of God"
In 1774, Louis XVI of the Bourbon family ascended the throne
He was more engaged in luxury at the royal court of Versallies
During his reign, he freed 13 American colonies from the common enemy, Britain
Intellectual Cause
These Philosophers played an important role in the French Revolution
John Locke
: Wrote "Two Treatises of Government"
Rousseau
: Proposed "Social Contract"
Montesquieu
: Wrote "The Spirit of the Laws"
The Philosophers inspired the masses with their revolutionary ideas and prepared them for fighting against injustice.
Voltaire
: Famous for his criticism and wit
Mind Map