FRENCH REVOLUTION

The French Revolution

The French Revolution

Thesis Statement

“The French Revolution is considered a "watershed" or turning point in the modern world history, a bloody revolt by the peasant population toppled the royalty and aristocrats from power and initiated a short period in which the political system was drastically reformed”.

Introduction

The French Revolution is considered a "watershed" or turning point in the modern world history. It lasted from 1789 to 1799, provides a classic example of how a society united to overthrow a tyrant. During this short time period, a bloody revolt by the peasant population toppled the royalty and aristocrats from power and initiated a short period in which the political system was drastically reformed (Timothy, 2003).

Causes of French Revolution

Louis XVI refused to make any kind reform and defended the privileges of the aristocracy against the hunger of his subjects, who were fed up with injustice. The maintenance of an absolutist state demanded a lot of money, because:

There were a large number of officials in government and each sought his own benefit

He had to keep a large standing army.

The court lived in luxury.

Some ministers tried to find a solution to this crisis, but their actions only further complicated the situation.

Ways in Which It Affected Development

The greatest effects of the French Revolution around Europe seem to be the freedom itself. The revolution was about freedom, where the many wanted the right to be free from the few. Also, the revolution had great effects on the whole politics of Europe. Since all the nations, except France, were using feudalism so they had to go against France to protect their, so called “divine right”. In addition, the trade routes through France were blocked since the revolutionaries won't let the countries with feudalism go through their territory (Palmer 1964)

A monarchy government system was what was being used throughout the world, up until the French Revolution began to change the way people thought about government. This revolution did not just affect Europe, but different parts of the world, as well. This, like Matt, said changed the way people were treated. Other than a political effect, the French Revolution also had an effect on math because it began the spread of the metric system (Tocqueville, 2005).

France in the 1780s

Society under the old regime based on the existence of particular laws, privileges that the statutes are available not only constituted bodies such as the clergy and nobility, but also ...