We study the French Revolution because each stage was incredibly impactful for France, countries all across Europe, and even Canada. The Revolution was very influential by demonstrating that a country’s citizens can often have more power than a government. The French people were miserable as they were constantly pushed below the clergy and nobility. In addition, France was also suffering from major economic problems. People could barely afford to eat or maintain an income and it wasn’t looking to get any better. Rapidly spreading ideas of Enlightenment inspired the Third Estate to pursue change and self-determination for the true French nation, which was the citizens themselves. France is living proof that Enlightenment ideas can influence
