Using Primary And Secondary Sources To Analyze The Cause Of The French Revolution

Jean-Jacques Rousseau, the father or The French Revolution said, “I think it impossible that the great monarchies of Europe can last much longer.” The French Revolution was a powerful period of social and political turmoil in france that lasted ten years, from 1789 to 1799. The Revolution was encouraged by liberal and radical ideas, which greatly transformed the course of modern history. It provoked decline of absolute monarchy and converted to republic and democracies. To analyze the cause of the French Revolution, this essay will use primary and secondary sources to evaluate the political atmosphere, the state of the economy, and the key events that occurred during the Revolution.
During the eighteenth century France called themselves the “Representatives of God”. They were under absolute monarchy. The French Monarchs enjoyed unlimited power. They arrested and imprisoned anyone at any time. Unfortunately, after Louis XVI ascended the throne the economic condition of France became frail. Louis XVI was greatly influenced by his wife, the

They decided to establish limits to the King’s authority. The King could have Veto power, but the National Assembly could override his veto. Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were astounded by this; They decided to leave France and go to Austria. Their attempt to flee came to an end when they were recognized a few miles from the border; They were forced to go back.
On September 30th 1791, the long anticipated constitution finally came into effect. France was announced a constitutional monarchy and the National Assembly was rendered and replaced by a new political body called the Legislative Assembly. It was agreed earlier that members of the the National Assembly would be elected to the new legislative body. When election time came, no members from the National Assembly were elected, therefore the Legislative Assembly was composed of various political