Part one of term paper
can be separated into three distinct phases. The first phase is characterized by the First Revolution, which began in 1789 as a result of a weakening monarchy and a political vacuum. The Second Revolution, which followed proved to be much more radical and volatile in its manner of reforming and the reforms themselves. The thermadorian reacti ...

Part two of term paper
... the government. The attempt to utilize these resourses led to conflicts with the aristocracy and the wealthy middle class. These conflicts, in turn, led directly to the formation of a number of assemblies which eventually wrested economic and political power away from the monarchy. This new government had a difficult time succeeding due to the numerous quarrels between the first and second estates with the third over individual freedoms and economic rights. The second revolution of 1792 occured ...