Power To The People: The Effects Of The French Revolution On European Politics
Power to the People: The Effects of the French Revolution on European Politics The French Revolution was an event that altered the course of politics in Europe forever. From 1789 to 1799, the French people battled for their rights and freedom against the French government and monarchy. A few decades before, the Americans successfully declared their secession from Britain after years of discontent. France played a big part in this revolution by aiding the American colonists to gain their independence.The people of France were unhappy with their monarchy, just as the American colonists were unhappy with their English King, and wanted a change. The French people fought towards a just government, and this set the tone throughout Europe. Though the French Revolution
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Prussia was an influential country as well. Prussia had a heavy influence on the Russian and Austrian revolutions, and also influenced Germany. The French revolution was a changing point in history. The French common people spread hope to the people throughout Europe with their success and their determination to change their country. The French revolution inspired European countries to move towards a determination of their own path, much like the French had done. The effects the French Revolution had across Europe and the world forever changed the way people think about their Government. If the French revolution did not happen, things would be much different today. Revolutions are scattered all throughout history. There were revolutions not just in Europe, but all over the world. People are always finding ways to try and better the country they’re living in. Sometimes these ideas are peacefully, but sometimes they can end up starting wars and revolts that alter the course. History always repeats itself, so the question is, what kinds of revolutions will happen in the future to try and make the world a better
Prussia was an influential country as well. Prussia had a heavy influence on the Russian and Austrian revolutions, and also influenced Germany. The French revolution was a changing point in history. The French common people spread hope to the people throughout Europe with their success and their determination to change their country. The French revolution inspired European countries to move towards a determination of their own path, much like the French had done. The effects the French Revolution had across Europe and the world forever changed the way people think about their Government. If the French revolution did not happen, things would be much different today. Revolutions are scattered all throughout history. There were revolutions not just in Europe, but all over the world. People are always finding ways to try and better the country they’re living in. Sometimes these ideas are peacefully, but sometimes they can end up starting wars and revolts that alter the course. History always repeats itself, so the question is, what kinds of revolutions will happen in the future to try and make the world a better