Showing posts with label FRENCH REVOLUTIONS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label FRENCH REVOLUTIONS. Show all posts

Monday, 16 September 2013

THE FRENCH REVOLUTION OF 1789

The French revolution refers to the fundamental change that France experienced
between 1789 up to the rise of Napoleon to power in 1799. Before the revolution, France was ruled by Bourbon monarchs who had absolute powers,

THE REIGN OF TERROR IN FRANCE (1793-1794)

THE CAUSES OF REIGN OF TERROR IN FRANCE.
By 1795, the peaceful revolution that started in may 1789 changed its dimension to reign of terror and violent action. The reign of terror was the second significant stage in the course of the French revolution. It started after the death of Mirabeau and ended with the death of Robespierre.

EFFECTS OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTIONS OF 1789

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 of the French 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.
3. Ended Class division in France.
Before the French revolution, the French society was divided into classes, ie the first estate made up of nobles and clergy, Middle class and third Estate of peasants who owned nothing apart from their bodies.however, during the Nationalization of the church property, most peasants also got access to own land in France.

Sunday, 15 September 2013

EFFECTS OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTIONS OF 1789

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.