Why is the French Revolution considered a key turning point in history and often considered the birth of modernity?
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The earliest revolutionary wave in modern history was the Atlantic Revolutions, which began with the American Revolution of 1776 and, in 1789, swept over to France. Inspired by the idea of liberty, revolutionaries fought against aristocratic and colonial rule
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The French Revolution is considered a key turning point in history and often considered the birth of modernity for the following reason:
1) It effectively brought down older, more primitive forms of societal hierarchy, namely the feudal system. The Revolution proved to be the last straw for feudalism and for the despotic powers of monarchs. Monarchic power was reduced in many countries following the revolution as people became more aware of their rights and liberties.
2) The Napoleonic Wars following the Revolution introduced to Europe many new concepts, viz. the idea of meritocratic conscription in the army, a standardized system of measurement (the Systemé Internationale or SI system of units), and even new property and land laws.
3) The Revolution is greatly remember because the values it stood for. It gave the world the ideals of Liberty, Egalitarianism, and Fraternity. It had argued for a society where everyone had equal opportunity, it had denied privilege by birth, and brought in an age where governments shared a contractarian relationship with the people. It stood for democracy as a cherished ideal and for tolerance of all.
4) The Haitian revolution was a direct result of the French Revolution. The practice of capturing slaves and selling them at plantations declined after this.
1) It effectively brought down older, more primitive forms of societal hierarchy, namely the feudal system. The Revolution proved to be the last straw for feudalism and for the despotic powers of monarchs. Monarchic power was reduced in many countries following the revolution as people became more aware of their rights and liberties.
2) The Napoleonic Wars following the Revolution introduced to Europe many new concepts, viz. the idea of meritocratic conscription in the army, a standardized system of measurement (the Systemé Internationale or SI system of units), and even new property and land laws.
3) The Revolution is greatly remember because the values it stood for. It gave the world the ideals of Liberty, Egalitarianism, and Fraternity. It had argued for a society where everyone had equal opportunity, it had denied privilege by birth, and brought in an age where governments shared a contractarian relationship with the people. It stood for democracy as a cherished ideal and for tolerance of all.
4) The Haitian revolution was a direct result of the French Revolution. The practice of capturing slaves and selling them at plantations declined after this.
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