Narration of French History
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under Louis the 15th. France lost New France and most of its Indian positions after its defeat in the Seven Years war, which ended in 17 63. It's Continental Territory kept growing, however, with notable acquisitions such as Lorraine and Corsica, an unpopular King Louis, the 15th week rule. His ill advised financial, political and military decisions, and his debauchery discredited the monarchy and arguably led to the French Revolution. 15 years after his death, Louie, the 16th Louie, the 15th grandson, actively supported the Americans who were seeking their independence from Great Britain, realized in the 17 83 Treaty of Paris. The example of the American Revolution and the financial crisis which followed France's involvement in the war were two of the many contributing factors to the French Revolution. Much of the enlightenment occurred in French intellectual circles and major scientific breakthroughs and inventions such as the discovery of oxygen and the first hot air balloon carrying passengers, were achieved by French scientist In the 18th century, famous French explorers such as Burgundy and HLA Perot took part in the voyages of scientific exploration through maritime expeditions around the globe. The Enlightenment philosophy, in which reason is advocated as the primary source for legitimacy and authority, undermined the power off and support for the monarchy and helped pave the way for the French revolution. After the storming of the Bastille on 14 July 17 89 the absolute monarchy was abolished and France became a constitutional monarchy. Through the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, France established fundamental rights for French citizens and all men without exception, the decoration of firms, the natural and impress crypt, herbal rights of man to liberty, property security and resistance to oppression. It called for the destruction of aristocratic privileges such as exemptions from taxation and proclaim freedom and equal rights for all men, as well as access to public office based on talent rather than birth. The monarchy was restricted and all citizens were to have the right to take part in the legislative process. Freedom of speech and press were declared. An arbitrary arrest were outlawed. The declaration also asserted the principles of popular sovereignty and contrast to the divine right of kings that characterized the French monarchy