Question

what was the status of france as a state before 1789?which two political and constitutional changes came in the wake of the french revolution?

Answer 1

Louis XVI was the king of France. He helped 13 American colonies from there enemy 'britain'. By this 2 billion French money was used up to fulfill this he increased the tax of 10 % interest on loan and increase the taxes on common things like salt,etc and on that time only 3 estate pay tax . so the 3 estate people make revolution against king.
Two political changes are now 21 years adult man have right to vote, rights of man and citizen.

Answer 2

France was a full fledged territorial State before 1789. The changes that came about in the wake of the revolution were:-

1. The monarchy lost a lot of their power. They were no longer autocratic.

2. The power was transferred from the monarchy to a body of French citizens termed as Active Citizens who could vote.