French Revolution

• King Louis XIV Reign

  1661 - 1715
• Elements that made up the Kings Authority

  • Absolute Monarchy
  • Rule by Divine Right
  • Public belief in the King's competency
  • Public Belief in the Royal Dynasty
  • Public Belief in Benevolence
• August Decrees Article 1:

  The National Assembly hereby completely abolishes the feudal system
• August Decrees Article 2:

  The exclusive right to maintain pigeon houses and dovecots is abolished
• August Decrees Article 10:

  All citizens, without distinction of birth, are eligible to any office or dignity