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The French Revolution (1789-1799) was a period of major societal and political upheaval in France. It witnessed the collapse of the monarchy, the establishment of the First French Republic, and culminated in the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte and the start of the Napoleonic era. The French Revolution is considered one of the defining events of Western history.

The Revolution of 1789 originated from deep-rooted problems that the government of King Louis XVI of France (1774-1792) proved incapable of fixing; such problems were primarily related to France's financial troubles as well as the systemic social inequality embedded within the Ancient Régime. The Estates-General of 1789, summoned to address these issues, resulted in the formation of a National Constituent Assembly, a body of elected representatives from the three societal orders who swore never to disband until they had written a new constitution. Over the next decade, the revolutionaries attempted to dismantle the oppressive old society and build a new one based on the principles of the Age of Enlightenment exemplified in the motto: "Liberté, égalité, fraternité."

Although the Revolution failed to prevent France from falling back into autocracy, it managed to succeed in other ways. It inspired numerous revolutions throughout the world and helped shape the modern concepts of nation-states, Western democracies, and human rights.

Causes of French Revolution:
Social Inequality in France due to the Estate System
Tax Burden on Third Estate
The Rise of Bourgeoisie
Thoughts put Forward by Enlightenment Philosophers
Monetary Crisis
The Rise in Cost of Bread
Inadequate Leadership of Louis XV and Louis XVI
The Extravagant Lifestyle of French Monarchy
Financial Crisis of 1780s
Political Crisis of 1780s


Major Events In the French Revolution:
Call of the Estate General (May 5, 1789)
Tennis Court Oath (June 20, 1789)
Storming of the Bastille (July 14, 1789)
ABOLITION OF FEUDALISM (4 Aug, 1789)
DECLARATION OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN AND THE CITIZEN (26 Aug, 1789)
March on Versailles (October 5-6, 1789)
Royal Family attempts to flee (June 20, 1791)
Overthrow of the monarchy (August 10, 1792)
1795-1799: The Directory
Rise of Napoleon