The Marquis de Lafayette and the Comte de Mirabeau were members of the Second Estate. What reasons would they have for supporting the Estates-General and a constitutional monarchy? Consider their experiences,condititons in France at the time and the state of the monarch when making your decisions. Give as MANY reasons as possible.
Ms. Sue as you already know, i had posted some reasons yesterday; I am trying to find the rest in these paragraphs.
Marquis De Lafayette:
The Marquis de Lafayette was an aristocrat who came to be believe in democratic ideas while fighting in the American Revolution. When he returned to France, he became a hero of the people with his ideas for establishing a constitutional monarchy. After the fall of the Bastille, he became the most important man in France. He eventually lost the support of the people and fled from France to spend the fibal years of the Revolution as a prisoner in Austria.
Lafayette designed the red, white, and blue cockade that became the emblem of the Revolution. This cockade combined the red and blue colours of the city of Paris with the white banner of the Bourbons( the family of Louis XVI). These would at a later date become the colours of the Tricolour, the first national flag of France.
Comte De Mirabeau:
The Comte De Mirabeau was another aristocrat, like Lafayette who became a spokesman for the third Estate. He was a moderating influence on the king and convinced him to accept the moderate reforms of the Assembly and a constitutional monarchy. His death in 1791 removed a moderating influence from the court.
Ms. Sue I am not really able to pick out some reasons from these paragraphs, but If you can, then that would be really helpful.
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Remember, you also have to "Consider . . . condititons in France at the time and the state of the monarch when making your decisions."
The Marquis de Lafayette was an aristocrat who came to be believe in democratic ideas while fighting in the American Revolution.
The Comte De Mirabeau was another aristocrat, like Lafayette who became a spokesman for the third Estate. He was a moderating influence on the king and convinced him to accept the moderate reforms of the Assembly and a constitutional monarchy.
The software for this site "messes" up a few words that it thinks are inappropriate. Here's the meaning of cockade:
"a rosette, knot of ribbon, etc., usually worn on the hat as part of a uniform, as a badge of office, or the like." (From Dictionary.com.)
Reasons they could have for supporting the Estates-General and a constitutional monarchy are to end violence causing the French Revolution, end financial problems, and help ordinary people which relates in with their beliefs. Also their loyalty for king and people, as well as their beliefs in democratic ideas.
Ms. Sue is this good? If the last sentences I wrote do not make sense, then can you please change them.
It looks good, Sara.
Based on the given information, here are some possible reasons why Marquis de Lafayette and Comte de Mirabeau would support the Estates-General and a constitutional monarchy:
1. Influence of the American Revolution: Both Lafayette and Mirabeau were influenced by the ideas of democracy and individual rights that they witnessed during the American Revolution. This could have led them to believe in the importance of establishing a government that includes representation from different estates.
2. Desire for Constitutional Monarchy: Lafayette and Mirabeau might have supported the idea of a constitutional monarchy because it allows for a balance of power between the monarchy and other branches of government. They might have believed that having a limited monarchy with a constitution would safeguard the rights and freedoms of the people.
3. Hero Status and Support of the People: Lafayette, as mentioned, was considered a hero after his involvement in the American Revolution. He might have used his popularity and influence to advocate for a constitutional monarchy as a way to address the grievances of the people and seek their widespread support.
4. Moderating Influence: Both Lafayette and Mirabeau held positions of influence in their respective estates. They might have believed that by supporting the Estates-General and a constitutional monarchy, they could help moderate the revolution and prevent it from becoming too radical or chaotic.
5. Recognition of the King's Authority: Despite advocating for reforms and limiting the king's powers, Lafayette and Mirabeau might have still recognized the importance of a strong central authority. Supporting a constitutional monarchy could have been a way to maintain stability and avoiding an overly abrupt change in the political system.
It's important to note that these reasons are based on the provided information, and additional research may provide further insights into Lafayette's and Mirabeau's specific motivations.