The French revolutin

Time Frame

The French Revolution took place between 1789 and 1799 (about 220 years ago). It ended in 1799 with the overthrow of the government (Council Of 500 in Paris) by Napoleon Bonaparte. The French Revolution was an event of unparalleled twists and turns. It was also a period of brutal and bloody social upheaval.

Major Impacts

The revolution resulted in:

1. The re-distribution of land to the poor and middle classes.
2. The formation of "communes".
3. The removal of ancient rights held by the aristocracy and clergy.
4. The removal of "absolutism" (complete rule by the monarchy).
5. The creation of the a Republic based upon a written constitution.
6. The execution of King Louis XVI (16th) and his Austrian wife Marie Antoinette.
7. Wars against Britain, Prussia, Austria and Spain.
8. The Terrors - execution by guillotine of 1,000's of French aristocrats, clergy, middle classes and political criminals.
9. Bloody suppression in the provinces, particularly in Vendes on the Atlantic coast and the city of Lyons.
10. The rise of Napoleon Bonaparte as dictator and Emperor of France.
11. Marked the abandonment of ancient beliefs for the acceptance of the Industrial Revolution.

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Charles Dickens the author of the "Tale of two cities" which we are studying this year was so much affected by the French rvolution