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The French Revolution was a significant upheaval in France from 1789 to 1799, where citizens overthrew the monarchy due to social inequality, financial issues, and new ideas about liberty and equality. Key events included the Storming of the Bastille, the Reign of Terror, and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. The revolution fundamentally altered government structures and social dynamics in France and had a lasting impact on Europe.

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French Revolution Notes

The French Revolution was a significant upheaval in France from 1789 to 1799, where citizens overthrew the monarchy due to social inequality, financial issues, and new ideas about liberty and equality. Key events included the Storming of the Bastille, the Reign of Terror, and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. The revolution fundamentally altered government structures and social dynamics in France and had a lasting impact on Europe.

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French Revolution

What Was It?

→It was a big, messy, and dramatic change in France where people decided to get rid of their
king and try something new.
→ It happened from 1789 to 1799.

Why Did It Happen? (Causes)

Unfairness:
France had a system where some people (nobles and clergy) had all the power and didn't pay
taxes, while everyone else (commoners) had to pay a lot.
Think of it like some kids getting all the candy, and other kids having to pay for it!
Money Problems:
The king, Louis XVI, spent a lot of money, and France was in debt.
Also there were food shortages.
New Ideas:
People started talking about "liberty," "equality," and "fraternity" (brotherhood). They wanted a
fair government.

Key Events

Storming of the Bastille (1789):


This was like the start of the revolution. People stormed a prison (the Bastille) to get weapons.
This is a very famous event, and is still celebrated in France today.
Reign of Terror:
A really scary time when lots of people were executed, especially by a machine called the
guillotine.
This was a very violent period.
Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte:
A general named Napoleon took control and ended the revolution.

Important Ideas

"Liberty, Equality, Fraternity":


This was the revolution's slogan. It means freedom, fairness, and everyone being like brothers
and sisters.
End of Monarchy:
The revolution got rid of the king and queen.
Why It Matters

The French Revolution changed how governments work.


It spread ideas about rights and freedom.
It changed the social structure of France, and also influenced the rest of europe.

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