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Impact of the French Revolution Notes
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen (1789) is a foundational document of the French Revolution that defined a set of individual and collective rights for all men. Inspired by Enlightenment principles and the American Revolution, it served as a preamble to the 1791 French constitution and became a touchstone for human rights movements worldwide.
Political Impact of the Revolution
The Revolution ended absolute monarchy and introduced the idea that sovereignty comes from the people, not from divine right.
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen (1789) established key principles like liberty, equality, and fair taxation.
Political clubs (e.g., Jacobins, Girondins) and mass participation changed politics, making it more radical and violent.
The Revolution created new institutions, from the National Assembly to the Directory, though instability remained.
The execution of Louis XVI (1793) and abolition of monarchy marked a turning point, making France a republic.
Social Impact of the Revolution
The feudal system was abolished: peasants no longer had to pay feudal dues to landlords.
Equality before the law was introduced, weakening noble privilege and clerical power.
Religion lost influence after the Civil Constitution of the Clergy (1790) and anti-church policies during the Terror.
The Revolution encouraged new social mobility, as positions in government and the army were increasingly based on talent, not birth.
However, social divisions did not disappear. Women, for example, gained little political power and faced repression (e.g., closure of women’s clubs in 1793).
Economic Impact of the Revolution
Attempts at economic reform, such as the introduction of assignats (paper money), led to inflation and hardship.
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The French Revolution marked a turning point in world history, fundamentally transforming the political landscape of France and inspiring movements across the globe. The revolution introduced the radical idea that sovereignty belongs to the people, challenging centuries of monarchical rule.
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen established fundamental principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity
Political clubs like the Jacobins and Girondins emerged, fostering mass participation in politics
The execution of Louis XVI symbolized the end of absolute monarchy
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Think of the French Revolution as a political earthquake that shook the foundations of society, with aftershocks felt around the world.
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The revolution's impact extended far beyond France, influencing democratic movements worldwide.
