To what extent did France in 1789-1815 change into a state
according to Enlightenment ideas?
Enlightenment thinking
During the scientific revolution in the 17th century scientist had made
many new discoveries and inventions. Rational thinking let to more
knowledge about science and the nature. Educated citizens not only
started to study for example nature but they also began to think of
different problems in society such as poverty. These people also thought
that everyone should think for themselves and not only believe what the
church said. Citizens questioned more and more about everything in their
lives. These people were called Enlightenment thinkers. Therefore this
period which began around 1650 was called the Enlightenment. The
church and faith were important topics of discussion.
The Ancien Regime
Since the middle ages, French society had been an estate based society.
There was one king in France who had all the power his name was king
louis XVI. He was in total control of France. The first and second estates
not only had power they also had all kinds of privileges. They did not have
to pay Texas and they and they had their own courts of justice. The Third
estate had no influence on the administration. This type of government
was later called the Ancien Regime.
The beginning of the revolution
according to Enlightenment ideas?
Enlightenment thinking
During the scientific revolution in the 17th century scientist had made
many new discoveries and inventions. Rational thinking let to more
knowledge about science and the nature. Educated citizens not only
started to study for example nature but they also began to think of
different problems in society such as poverty. These people also thought
that everyone should think for themselves and not only believe what the
church said. Citizens questioned more and more about everything in their
lives. These people were called Enlightenment thinkers. Therefore this
period which began around 1650 was called the Enlightenment. The
church and faith were important topics of discussion.
The Ancien Regime
Since the middle ages, French society had been an estate based society.
There was one king in France who had all the power his name was king
louis XVI. He was in total control of France. The first and second estates
not only had power they also had all kinds of privileges. They did not have
to pay Texas and they and they had their own courts of justice. The Third
estate had no influence on the administration. This type of government
was later called the Ancien Regime.
The beginning of the revolution
