WHAT WAS FRANCE LIKE IN 1814-15?

What were the conditions of Louis XVIII's return in 1814?

Sign on Charter

• Equality before the law.
• Fair taxation.
• Careers open to all.
• Freedom of the individual.
• Religious freedom, Catholocism was the state religion.
• Freedom of the press.
• Protection for property owners.
• Abolition of conscription.

Parliamentary system

• Choose his own ministers.
• Introduce legislations.
• Veto any amendments.
• Dissolve parliament when he chose.
• Control all military and civil appointments.

What was the effect of the charter?

• Louis' return was less unpopular.
• Restoration was acceptable - basic liberties and property rights.
• Government still undemocratic.
• 88,000 of 29 million had the right to vote.
• Made it clear about freedoms granted by the charter, being a personal gift to his people, not a basic right.
• Believed in his own divine…