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This even brought representatives from the common people, nobility and the clergy together to address the financial turmoil faced by France. The event acted as a catalyst for the French Revolution causing a shift in power. The event also exposed the disparities and grievanced of the people. Thus the discussion ensured in the event acted as a precursor that triggered the revolution. -
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The event involved members of the Third Estate who can represent the interest of the people. It mobilised people to challenge the power of the monarchy. This was a pivotal moment in the revolution as it exhibited the determination of the mass.
The event laid foundation for the constitutional monarchy and changed France into a democratic country. -
Bastille which became a symbol of opression and tyranny, was stormed by the people of France. Prople took up weapons and ammunitions to show their anger and discontent on the rulers.
The event was the first major rebellion that addedd to the spirit of revolution. It also encouraged further uprising against the monarchy, thus creating a new political system. -
This was the founding documkent of the revolution. The document outlined the universal values and principles of faternity, equality and liberty. It asserted the freedom and rights of the people. The document was a challenge to the authiory of the monarchs. The document also had a lasting influence on ither revolutions around the world like the Russian revolution. -
Women marched to Versailles to demand the king to address the shortages of food in France. The people influenced the decision of the King to travel to Paris. The event brought French monarchy under the control of the revolutionary forces and the National Assembly.
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This was a dark period in the French Revolution. For one year there were mass executions and political violence led by Robespierre and the Committee of Public Safety. Counter revolutionary elements were supressed in this time. The period started with the execution of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
The period highlighted the violent and radical aspect of the revolution. -
King Louis XIV was found guilty of treason in a trial and was sentenced to be executed by guillotine. The event symbolised the monarchy of France being overthrown. This led to the creation of the Republic. The radical part of the revolution started after the incident. -
The event marked the downfall of the Committee of Public Safety and Maximilien Robespierre. Power was gained by the moderate factions leading to the end of the radical phase. Order and stability returned during this time to France.
The event marked tghe end of opression and violence under the Committee of Public Safety. These was a shift to governance that was less authoratatian and more moderate, -
The event marks the impact of the internal conflicts and political instability after the French Revolution. Napoleon after a coup was able to consolidate all power to end the directory system of governance. The event paved path to the Napoleonic era where authority was centralised.
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This was a civil code Napoleon introduced in 1804. The code replaced the existing laws followed by the previous regimes in France. The code set up the principles of religious freedom, property rights and legal equality. It influenced the modern legal systems.
The code shows a shift towards a legal reform to establish an egalitarian society.