The revolution had both positive and
negative effects not only on France
but in the whole Europe as discussed below.
Positive effects of the revolution
1.
Revival of Parliament
France had taken over 175 years
without the parliament meeting and that is why grievances accumulated. However,
Parliament was brought back starting with that one of the 5th may
1789,
2.
Revival of Constitutional Rule.
Before the French revolution of
1789,France was ruled by bourbon Monarchs whose powers were very absolute.Howver,
in the course of the revolution, constitution was formulated and they were
amended by Napoleon, the child of the French revolution.Dictatorial rule ended
with king LouisXVI who was guillotined during the reign of terror.