The Prelude to the French Revolution CHY 4U October 27 Recall from last class: What was the ancien régime? Who was at the top of the social hierarchy? How was the Estates-General…
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The French Revolution The French Revolution Detail From Triumph of Marat, Boilly, 1794 (Musee des Beaux-Arts) Play Marseilles Liberty, Equality, Fraternity 1 The Old Regime…