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The French Revolution, which began in 1789 and ended in the late 1790s, marked the end of absolute monarchy and the rise of democracy and nationalism in France. Key causes included social inequality, economic crisis, Enlightenment ideas, and weak leadership. Major outcomes included the abolition of the monarchy, the establishment of democratic principles, and the inspiration of subsequent revolutions globally.

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French Revolution Important Notes

The French Revolution, which began in 1789 and ended in the late 1790s, marked the end of absolute monarchy and the rise of democracy and nationalism in France. Key causes included social inequality, economic crisis, Enlightenment ideas, and weak leadership. Major outcomes included the abolition of the monarchy, the establishment of democratic principles, and the inspiration of subsequent revolutions globally.

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The French Revolution - Important Notes

The French Revolution - Important Notes with Timeline

1. Introduction:

- The French Revolution began in 1789 and ended in the late 1790s with the rise of Napoleon

Bonaparte.

- It led to the end of absolute monarchy and rise of democracy and nationalism in France.

2. Causes of the Revolution:

- Social inequality: French society divided into three estates (clergy, nobility, commoners).

- Economic crisis: High taxes, debt from wars, poor harvests, rising bread prices.

- Enlightenment ideas: Liberty, equality, and fraternity.

- Weak leadership: King Louis XVI was indecisive and extravagant.

3. Important Events Timeline:

- 1774: Louis XVI becomes King of France.

- 5 May 1789: Estates-General meeting called to raise taxes.

- 17 June 1789: Third Estate forms National Assembly.

- 14 July 1789: Storming of the Bastille (symbol of royal power) - French Revolution begins.

- August 1789: Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen adopted.

- 1791: New Constitution limits monarchy - Constitutional Monarchy established.

- 1792: Monarchy abolished; France becomes a Republic.

- 21 January 1793: King Louis XVI executed.

- 1793-1794: Reign of Terror under Robespierre; thousands executed.

- 1794: Robespierre executed; end of Reign of Terror.

- 1795: Directory (5-member committee) takes control.


- 1799: Napoleon Bonaparte seizes power - Revolution ends.

4. Outcomes of the Revolution:

- End of monarchy and feudal system in France.

- Rise of democratic principles and nationalism.

- Inspired revolutions in Europe and colonies.

- Introduction of laws based on equality and rights.

5. Role of Women:

- Women actively participated by demanding equal rights, education, and fair wages.

- Olympe de Gouges wrote the Declaration of the Rights of Woman.

- Women's political clubs were eventually banned in 1793.

6. Legacy:

- The Revolution inspired modern ideas of democracy, equality, and freedom.

- Spread of revolutionary ideas across the world.

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