HIST-0028 Lecture Notes - Natural And Legal Rights, Party System, Bourgeoisie
Document Summary
Cult of the fathers- the founding fathers viewed as perfect thinkers. In the context of the time, the fathers were flexible and documents were not meant to be seen as perfect by future generation. Politics- king ignores third estate (bourgeoisie- lawyers ect) Based on us declaration of independence and rhetoric of american revolution. Us not only a receptacle for ideas but, other countries getting ideas from the us as well. King finally forced to give into demands. Other european powers excited to see french king in trouble. Concerning to other monarchist, core monarchy system being challenged. Tension between king, nobles, conservatives, and assembly. King attempts to flee, brought back and imprisoned. Sparks a sense of revolution throughout the world. The emerging party system in america and the revolution in france. Party in term of political interest and allegiance. Jefferson sees the french revolution as an opportunity. Hamilton leans towards britain, less possibility in revolution, look more with suspicion.
