Western Civilization II / Unit 7 WC2 0601 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Five Years That Changed Everything: What the Revolution Was
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The idea
In about five years France went from a Catholic absolute monarchy to a secular republic with universal manhood suffrage, a new calendar, new weights and measures, and the aim of conquering Europe for freedom. Its most radical aims failed in the short term.
In practice
The stage set for the nineteenth century, the anchor says.
Where people slip
The exam's heaviest band; learn the dates.
Your place on the trail
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