French Revolution Timeline

Summaries on the French Revolution

July 10, 1789
Remis
Address to the people of Remis and surrounding area:
I have tried my best to remain impartial but I am now discovering just how impossible this may be.  I find myself that I must choose a side, and I am sure it is the will of God that I choose to represent the people […]

Causes of the French Revolution

Remis
Note: I have taken the stance of both the 1st and 3rd estate.  The first because I am after all a priest, but I also have a strong moral sense and feel the 3rd estate has been treated poorly.
Cahier
The King should ensure that:
1-    farmers be allowed to defend their property against wild animals.  — Many […]

Year of French Revolution

September 2, 1787
Remis
Dear Journal,
What a year this has been.  Family income has never been so low, and taxes have never been so high.  Tithes have gone down significantly, I am having trouble finding enough money for the children and myself to eat, let alone help the poor.  The debt the country has worked its self […]

Sermon - Women and the French Revolution

Remis
To the congregation:
Today I have chose a different teaching for all of you here today; I will explain how Gods views reflect on those of the Voltaire.
Voltaire, as inspirational as he is, is not saying anything new ladies and gentlemen; it’s all in Gods book. All men are equal in the eyes of the […]

The Letter Home

Remis
Dear Mother and Father,
How are you? I am fine as are the children. I can hardly think how the taxes must be affecting the farm. I know here the people are being taxed to near death. The peoples tithe is getting smaller, and the need for the church’s help is growing constantly, […]

Introduction to Jean-Louis

Remis
Dear Journal;
My name is Jean-Louis de la Rocque.  I am the priest of a small parish in a little town called Remis, which is located just about a day from Paris.  I am not married, just to my work, I do although have 3 children.  No of course I have not committed this terrible sin.  […]

Nationalism French Revolution

Remis
Dear Journal,
What is happening to France is a question I often ask myself.  As I have said before the people finally got tired of the oppression from the government, and tired they should be.  It is for a good cause, but they are using violence.  Do the ends justify the means? I don’t think so.   […]

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