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The Kingdom of France in the early modern period, from the Renaissance ( c. 1500–1550) to the Revolution (1789–1804), was a monarchy ruled by the House of  Demography · Language · Political history · Social historyAutres questions
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  • What happened in France in the 18th century?

    Throughout the 18th century, France faced a mounting economic crisis. A rapidly growing population had outpaced the food supply. A severe winter in 1788 resulted in famine and widespread starvation in the countryside. Rising prices in Paris brought bread riots.

  • How was France ruled in the 18th century?

    The French monarchy's political power reached a zenith under the rule of Louis XIV, "The Sun King". In the late 18th century the monarchy and associated institutions were overthrown in the French Revolution. The country was governed for a period as a Republic, until Napoleon Bonaparte's French Empire was declared.

  • Why was France so powerful in the 18th century?

    By 1789 France's GDP was three times that of Britain. Its large population and vibrant colonial trade provided a potentially large tax base through which France could finance its military. As a consequence, France boasted the largest European army and a powerful navy.
  • The United States and the French Revolution, 1789–1799. The French Revolution lasted from 1789 until 1799. The Revolution precipitated a series of European wars, forcing the United States to articulate a clear policy of neutrality in order to avoid being embroiled in these European conflicts.
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