The 1789 French Revolution

The 1789 French Revolution was a major uprising where ordinary citizens sought to overthrow the monarchy’s absolute power, driven by economic hardship, inequality, and Enlightenment ideas. The common people, burdened by high taxes and food shortages, responded to the king’s ineffective leadership and a broken social structure. They stormed the Bastille, a symbol of tyranny, and demanded rights, eventually establishing a republic. This revolution abolished the monarchy, led to radical political changes, and inspired broader democratic movements, reshaping France and influencing future concepts of liberty and equality globally.