analyse the sense of clothing of French after French revolution
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After the French Revolution there was a strong sense of
national identity among the people. Liberty caps and tricolor became popular.
Social titles were eliminated. Practical clothes and simple haircuts took the
place of elaborate fashions and powdered wigs. People named their children as
Constitution, Republic, and August 10th. Feelings of pride and devotion towards
their country developed and songs were composed related to it. "La
Marseillaise" became the National Anthem. State schools replaced the
religious ones. Organized efforts were made to help the poor soldiers and
widows. Government abolished slavery in Caribbean colonies.
French Revolution was a period of political and social upheaval in the history of France. The lower and middle classes were cornered to such an extent that they could not help but push back vehemently. This resulted in a major change from absolute monarchy to nationalism, citizenship and inalienable rights. The country saw the rise of people against the house of Bourbon. Historians have discussed in detail the 14th of July 1789 open display of demands and the Storming of the Bastille. The Successive Phases of French Revolution: The Monarchical phase ( 1789 to 1792) The republican phase ( 1792 to 1795) Imperial phase (1795 to 1799) Consulate and empire (1799 to 1815) Revolution in Costume : Age of strictest simplicity. Everybody wanted to look like a commoner. Upheaval against the aristocracy. Poor financial conditions led to shift in fabric. Cottons preferred over silk , velvets , lace and ribbons. Darker colours. No extravagance. Slight changes within different phases.