French Revolution: French Revolution

The French Revolution started in 1789 and finished in the late 1790’s and Napoleon Bonaparte appeared in French history.

During this period, French citizens redesigned their political structure from absolute monarchy and the feudal system although they couldn’t realize all of their goals.

How the French Revolution changed change France ?

1. Politically

They changed from absolute monarchy and the feudal system to notion of Republic and they declared the rights of man.

2. Socially

In 1789, 90% of population were poor and farmers and the rest were the nobility or the clergy. They were categorized to 3 estate. The church and the clergy were 1^st estate, nobility were 2^nd estate and other farmers are 3^rd estate. The revolution changed this system and all offices were open to their talent.

3. Economically

There was change on several levels and new government had to keep revenues by all means and keep the nation payment for their debt. Under Napoleon the Bank of France was established and eventually the new economy had began.

4. The Arc de Triomphe

It started construction in 1806 to celebrate Napoleon and his victory at Austerlitz. It wasn't completed during Napoleon's reign, and was finally completed in 1836.

Paintings

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