THE FRENCH REVOLUTION

Catholic Church during the French Revolution

French Revolution

Discuss the role of the Roman Catholic Church in the French Revolution. Why did some people in France (such as the Jacobins) want to eliminate the Church, while others (such as the peasants of the Vendee) strongly favoured the Church?

The French Revolution took place from year 1789-1799. It was considered as a very crucial period in the European, Western and French Civilizations. During this time, the Roman Catholic Church also underwent restructuring change. Absolute Monarchy also took place during this time. The economic condition was poor, and there was a need ...