New Events And Ideas Of The French Revolution
New events and ideas are constantly shaping what is right and wrong. The French Revolution was one of those times in history when ideas shaped change. The French Revolution was a major turning point in the world’s history because it overthrew a long-lasting monarchy, introduced democracy to continental Europe, and gave hope for a better future for the lower classes around the world.
Monarchies in Europe during the time previous to, and during the French Revolution were almost indestructible, except at the hands of another powerful monarchy in a war. People rarely dared to go against them knowing it was almost certain defeat. Most monarchies power and influence were known throughout the world and their reputations were a large deterrent of revolutions. …show more content…
From the three estates, the national assembly was formed to be a voice for the people and made up of all of the people The former peasants and lower class finally had an opportunity to make their opinions and ideas heard. The original ideals were that all men were born free with equal rights, all citizens have the right to take part in electing representatives to make the laws, every person shall be free to speak, write, or print his opinions provided he does not abuse this privilege, and that the amount of taxes which a person is called upon to pay shall be based on the amount of wealth that he possesses. The government was then eventually divided into two groups, the constitutional loyalists, and the republicans. The new legislative assembly was initially supporting the idea of keeping the monarchy, however the republicans were against it. The decision was soon made for them by the people storming the Tuileries Palace, killing the guards, and royalty was abolished from a decree on September 21, 1792. A new constitution was written, and a young artillery officer protected it, his name Napoleon Bonaparte. Napoleon eventually overthrew the government and installed a new one with three consults, him being the ruler. Napoleon had take away the liberty and democracy, however the memory was still alive in the minds of the french, and, those across continental Europe. Finally,
Monarchies in Europe during the time previous to, and during the French Revolution were almost indestructible, except at the hands of another powerful monarchy in a war. People rarely dared to go against them knowing it was almost certain defeat. Most monarchies power and influence were known throughout the world and their reputations were a large deterrent of revolutions. …show more content…
From the three estates, the national assembly was formed to be a voice for the people and made up of all of the people The former peasants and lower class finally had an opportunity to make their opinions and ideas heard. The original ideals were that all men were born free with equal rights, all citizens have the right to take part in electing representatives to make the laws, every person shall be free to speak, write, or print his opinions provided he does not abuse this privilege, and that the amount of taxes which a person is called upon to pay shall be based on the amount of wealth that he possesses. The government was then eventually divided into two groups, the constitutional loyalists, and the republicans. The new legislative assembly was initially supporting the idea of keeping the monarchy, however the republicans were against it. The decision was soon made for them by the people storming the Tuileries Palace, killing the guards, and royalty was abolished from a decree on September 21, 1792. A new constitution was written, and a young artillery officer protected it, his name Napoleon Bonaparte. Napoleon eventually overthrew the government and installed a new one with three consults, him being the ruler. Napoleon had take away the liberty and democracy, however the memory was still alive in the minds of the french, and, those across continental Europe. Finally,