What were the effects of french revolution
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French Revolution was a Revolution that took place in France during the old regime, i.e. , around 1789
The main effects were :
- It lead to the emergence of middle class. The middle class earn wealth through overseas trade, manufacture etc..
- Although it does not solve social inequality, it increased the power of state assemblies. A national Assembly was created and King took decisions on the behalf of this Assembly.
- It paved the way for Napolean Bonaparte's Rise . He was dictator. Everyone saw him as a liberator but later he began to seen as an invading force.
- Reign of Terror was also an important effect. Maxmillan Robespierre was a strict ruler. He gave severe punishments to those who were against him.
- It resulted in the decrease in the power of Church. The church taxes called Tithe were abolished. Churches were shut down and converted into offices.
- It gave rise to a Constitutional Monarchy. The National Assembly drafted a constitution for France that soul limit the powers of Monarch (Constitution of 1791)
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Impact of French revolution on everyday life
: a) Declaration of rights of man and citizens brought in freedom of speech, expression and liberty.
b) Censorship was abolished. Newspaper and other writing materials flooded the market.