The French Revolution
The French Revolution caused some very positive ramification to the society in France and other parts of Europe. Some people believe that the French revolution did more harm than good for society. However, others believe the positive affects of this revolt far outweigh the negative affects. The French Revolution not only positively affected European society right after the revolt but, to this day, some positive affects remain in France, as well as many other societies in countries around the world. Such countries include Canada, Italy, and Germany. Some benefits of the French Revolution included such changes as setting a higher standard of living amongst all people in these countries, and allowing anyone, rather than just nobles, to hold a position in a high public office. The actions of the people of the French Revolution resulted in many positive contributions to many societies. "They unleashed new forces, destroyed old ideas, and offered new promises." In my opinion, the most positive results of the French Revolution were the development of democracy and equality, as well as nationalism. Life in many societies is very different today than it was in France and the rest of Europe prior to the French Revolution. Euro
Immediately after the Revolution, life became more equal and democratic. One way it became more equal and democratic was that the 3rd Estate declared itself the National Assembly. They were tired of not being treated as equals to the 1st and 2nd Estate. Soon after that, the 3rd Estate (National Assembly) and many members from the first and second estates, sat down at was is known as the Tennis Court Oath, to write a constitution making everyone as equal as possible. During the writing of the constitution, the rebellious public of France also stormed the Bastille, a prison which symbolized royal oppression, to show the King the people were not happy with society as it was. The National Assembly began political reforms such as, the end of Feudalism because Nobles renounced their feudal claims, and new democratic ideas began. Some of the new ideas included, that nobles be taxed, nobles must give up their hunting rights, serfdom must end, and all male citizens were eligible for government and church positions. Another thing the National Assembly did to make things more equal was, pass the Declaration of the Right of Man, a document which gave rights such as liberty, property, security, and resistance to oppression. It also gave rights such as freedom of the press and freedom of religion. The Declaration, gave man more equalities for all citizens under the law and protection of personal property. Other reforms the National Assembly made, effected economics, finances, religion, politics, and justice. By October, 1791 the National Assembly had changed France into a limited monarchy: the absolute monarchy was abolished and France was proclaimed a republic government instead of the hereditary rule. In 1791, the National Assembly ended and a Legislative Assembly was formed. The constitution made by the National Assembly established a system of separation of powers. The King was the head of the executive branch and legislature made the laws. If the King did not like a law he could veto it but legislature could still say no to his veto. A judicial branch was also set up as a new system of courts. These were just a few of the immediate affects raised from the French Revolution. http://encarta.msn.com/find/article.asp?ti+018D4000&search=french revolution. pean society was extremely unequal and definitely undemocratic. One of the things that contributed to this inequality and undemocratic lifestyle in Europe was the absolute monarchies that controlled the
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