The world wars of the XX century put the world civilization on the brink of death, they were an ordeal for mankind, of humanist values, developed throughout its preceding history. At the same time, they were a reflection of fundamental changes that have taken a place in the world, one of the terrible consequences of the process of civilization. Both World War I and World War II had similar causes. Their true causes ars rooted in the complicated contradictions among member countries. The rise of the global crisis of civilization as a result of industrial progress should be mentioned as well. By the beginning of the XX century, the logic of social and economic development has led to the establishment of monopolistic regime in the industrial economies, which was reflected in the domestic political climate in the country (an increase of totalitarian tendencies, growing militarization), as well as on world affairs (strengthening of the fight between the two countries for markets, political influence). The policy of the monopolies with their extremely expansionist, aggressive character was the basis of these trends. At the same time there was a merging of the monopolies with the state, formation of state-monopoly capitalism, which made the government policy even more expansionary. This, in particular, showed: the widespread growth of militarization, the emergence of military-political alliances, the frequent military conflicts, worn until the time of a local character, strengthening of colonial oppression, etc. Exacerbation of competitive countries happened due to largely relative uneven socio-economic development, which affected the degree and form of external expansion ("What Caused The Two World Wars?").
Louis XVI is the King of France of the Bourbon dynasty, succeeded his grandfather Louis XV in 1774, at a time when the fermentation was more and more intensified in France. The dominance of the two upper classes, the nobility and the clergy, caused acute discontent in the growing bourgeoisie. The opposition was becoming more and more dangerous for the absolutist state. Under the ever-growing influence of the opposition, Louis XVI resorts to extreme means - the convening of the Estates General, which was not convened within 175 years. The right to choose was given to all the French who have reached the age of 25 and paid a certain amount of tax. June 23 Louis XVI ordered to restore the old order and vote for producing estates. National Assembly refuses to comply. After the uprising on July 14 ended the taking of the Bastille, Louis XVI approves a decree of the National Assembly on the destruction of the feudal system. Since that time he has actually ruled. The refusal of Louis to authorize a decree of the National Assembly, directed against immigrants and rebellious priests, and the disclosure of its links with foreigners cause an uprising August 10, 1792 September 21 in Paris was called National Convention. Its main decision was the announcement of the French Republic. Following the Girondins then raises the question of the fate of the king ("Louis XVI (1754-1793).").
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