The Social And Political Impacts Of The French Revolution

The French Revolution was an important revolt for French society. It was a time of social and political tension from 1789 until 1799. The French Revolution changed history as we know it through radical and liberal ideas. This revolution started the global decline of theocracies and absolute monarchies while changing them with democracies and republics. The French population was upset with high taxes that the government had implemented to try to pay debts from the Seven Years ' War and the American Revolutionary War. The French Revolution led to the French monarchy being destroyed, the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte, armed conflicts with other European countries, and influence on other countries as well as other impacts across the globe. The French Revolution occurred under King Louis XVI, who was eventually executed. French society was dealing with high taxes and bad harvests which led them to dislike the government. They disliked the government because they were jealous of the privileges enjoyed by the …show more content…
Once the French killed King Louis XVI the public opinion soon became awful. The United States were mostly neutral in affairs in Europe because of President Washington. Once the king was executed the "Democratic societies" started and they supported the Revolution. Thomas Jefferson was able to purchase Louisiana in 1803 to help France pay all of its war debts. This land purchase helped The United States expand. In conclusion the French Revolution had major impacts across the world. Through Napoleon 's invasions to liberal and radical ideas governments changed. The legal system was altered and due process was introduced. Armed conflicts in Europe rose and many countries went to war to gain territory. French society played a major role in contributing to global society through their revolts that started the Revolution. The world as we know is influenced by the French Revolution and its