Following the Terror, a five-man executive body called the took power but proved weak and corrupt. This instability allowed a young, successful general named Napoleon Bonaparte to seize power in a coup d'état in November 1799, effectively ending the revolution and beginning the Napoleonic Era. 5. Lasting Legacy The French Revolution left a permanent mark on the world:
This document established the principles of "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité," asserting that all men are born free and equal. 3. Radicalization and the Reign of Terror (1792–1794) La rГ©volution franГ§aise
The National Assembly vowed not to disperse until they had written a constitution for France. Following the Terror, a five-man executive body called
The French population was divided into three "Estates": First Estate: The Clergy (exempt from taxes). Lasting Legacy The French Revolution left a permanent
The French Revolution (1789–1799) was a watershed moment in modern history that replaced the absolute monarchy of France with a republic and permanently altered the global political landscape. 1. Causes of the Revolution
As internal chaos grew and external wars against European monarchies intensified, the revolution turned violent:
The concept of a modern nation-state, where citizens owe loyalty to their country rather than a king, was born.