History

Lecture on French Revolution

Lecture on French Revolution

Principle objective of this lecture is to present on French Revolution. This lecture briefly focus on causes of French Revolution. Ideas of liberty and equality from the American Revolution (note: Constitution was signed 2 yrs before in 1787). Enlightenment ideas of John Locke. Vast majority of people were broke and hungry. Vast majority were in the lowest estate. Although people were starving and the country was broke, the royal family flaunted their wealth and uncaring.