The French Revolution was a social and political upheaval that ended absolute monarchy in France and led to the rise of modern democracy. The French government was heavily in debt due to costly wars, including support for the American Revolution. Frustrated with high taxes and food shortages, the Third Estate (commoners) revolted against King Louis XVI and the aristocracy. In 1789, the revolution began with the Storming of the Bastille, a symbol of royal tyranny. The monarchy was eventually abolished, and Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette were executed in 1793.
The revolution introduced radical reforms, including the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, which proclaimed liberty, equality, and fraternity. However, it descended into chaos during the Reign of Terror (1793-1794), when thousands, including revolutionaries, were executed by guillotine under Maximilien Robespierre. The instability ended when Napoleon Bonaparte seized power in a coup in 1799, establishing himself as Emperor of France. The revolution profoundly influenced global political systems, inspiring democratic movements and challenging traditional monarchies.
How long has it been since the end of the French Revolution?
4 months,
25 days,
7h : 0m : 10s
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