► During the absolute divine right monarchy of Louis X1V how does the have-nots come to support the haves?

►   What is the evidence that French help to the American Revolution may have helped turn the tide?

►   Why does the monarch not criticize the French Enlightenment and its ideas which influence the French Revolution?

►   In 1789 why does the king allow the bourgeoisie to form a written constitution?

►   What is the psychological element in the mindset of the nobles which leads many to flee the country after the storming of the Bastille in 1789?

►  What is the Great Fear that engenders violence against the nobles?

►  Fearing what ideas of the French Revolution causes other European countries to attack France?

►  What are the many issues underlying the Reign of Terror phase of the French Revolution?

►  How does Napoleon’s coming to power consolidate bourgeoisie gains for all time?

►  How does Napoleon’s final defeat and the return of royal rule to France lead to the Red Terror vs the White Terror?

►  How does the French Revolution color future world history?