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The French Revolution began in 1789 due to social inequality, economic hardship, weak leadership, and Enlightenment ideas. Key events included the summoning of the Estates General, the Tennis Court Oath, and the Storming of the Bastille, leading to the abolition of the monarchy and the rise of Napoleon. Its aftermath saw the end of feudal privileges, the spread of revolutionary ideas, and the birth of modern democracy.

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The French Revolution began in 1789 due to social inequality, economic hardship, weak leadership, and Enlightenment ideas. Key events included the summoning of the Estates General, the Tennis Court Oath, and the Storming of the Bastille, leading to the abolition of the monarchy and the rise of Napoleon. Its aftermath saw the end of feudal privileges, the spread of revolutionary ideas, and the birth of modern democracy.

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THE FRENCH REVOLUTION (1789)

I. BACKGROUND

- France in the 18th century: absolute monarchy, social inequality.

- Society divided into three estates: Clergy, Nobility, Commoners.

II. CAUSES OF THE REVOLUTION

1. Social: Privileges to First and Second Estate.

2. Economic: Heavy taxes, famine, debt from wars.

3. Political: Weak leadership of Louis XVI.

4. Philosophical: Enlightenment thinkers promoted liberty and equality.

III. KEY EVENTS

- Estates General summoned (1789).

- Tennis Court Oath by Third Estate.

- Storming of Bastille (14 July 1789).

- Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen.

- Abolition of monarchy, Reign of Terror under Robespierre.

IV. AFTERMATH

- Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte (1799).

- End of feudal privileges.

- Spread of revolutionary ideas in Europe.

V. IMPACT

- Birth of modern democracy.

- Inspiration for revolutions across the world.

- Promotion of nationalism.

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